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Electrical & Controls Engineer - Vogtle &2

Job in Waynesboro, Burke County, Georgia, 30830, USA
Listing for: Southern Company
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-04
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Electrical & Controls Engineer - Vogtle 1&2

Electrical Or Controls Engineer

We are seeking Electrical or Controls Engineers to support both systems reliability and engineering design activities. Experience in power generation is desired, but not required.

The Electrical and Controls Engineer works to ensure the long-term reliability and performance of plant system(s). This requires the ability to learn systems to the component level, understand underlying issues that may reduce reliability, and effectively develop, present, and drive implementation of improvement plans and maintenance strategies.

In addition, this role may include design responsibilities, such as developing and modifying electrical and control system designs, supporting plant upgrades, and ensuring designs meet regulatory, safety, and operational requirements.

Electrical and Controls Engineers also perform causal analyses in response to equipment or system failures and develop both corrective actions and improvements to prevent recurrence. Engineers have opportunities to manage special projects, including plant modifications and upgrades, and to take key refueling outage assignments.

B.S. or higher degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited program or a PE license is required.

Experience in digital and/or analog controls (e.g., integrated plant computer systems, circuit boards, transmitters, analog controllers, digital controllers) is preferred

2 or more years of engineering experience is preferred but not required (nuclear or energy-related experience is helpful)

Background in Electrical or Controls Engineering with working knowledge of applicable discipline codes and standards

Experience or familiarity with engineering design processes, including preparation of calculations, specifications, and design change packages

Ability to support or lead design modifications, including equipment upgrades, system improvements, and plant changes

Ability to interpret and develop engineering drawings, schematics, and technical documentation

Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make sound engineering decisions based on experience and industry practices

Ability to clearly and effectively communicate issues, design concepts, and proposed solutions

Position requires periodic on-call duty (about 5 weeks per year)

Infrequent overnight travel may be required

Ensure long-term system health through monitoring, analysis, and maintenance strategies

Perform root cause and causal analysis for failures

Develop and implement corrective actions

Support system performance trending

Lead or support system ownership

Develop and implement design changes and plant modifications

Prepare engineering calculations, specifications, and documentation

Support design reviews and configuration control

Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards

Collaborate across teams for implementation

Support troubleshooting and system improvements

Participate in equipment upgrades and modernization

Accepts ownership and drives improvements

Develops strategies for equipment reliability

Works well in teams

Manages financial performance

Resolves conflicts effectively

Holds self and others accountable

Values diversity and respect

Assumes responsibility for success

The successful candidate must meet background screening and NRC Fitness for Duty requirements.

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