Principle Engineer
Listed on 2026-11-01
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineer, Energy Engineer, Systems Engineer
Principal Engineer III – Vogtle EPU Technical Basis Client:
Southern Nuclear
Location:
Waynesboro, GA
Contract:
6 Months
Job Summary
We are seeking a Principal Engineer III to support the Plant Vogtle Extended Power Uprate (EPU) team with technical basis research, document review, and engineering report evaluation.
This role has two primary areas of responsibility: researching and summarizing technical information contained in Plant Vogtle technical basis documents, and reviewing technical analysis reports prepared by others in support of plant performance upgrades.
The position will report to the Vogtle EPU Supervisor.
Key Responsibilities- Research and retrieve technical information from Plant Vogtle technical basis documentation.
- Review original and updated plant:
- Technical analyses
- Engineering calculations
- Modification design packages
- Summarize technical information in accordance with Southern Nuclear Corporation formats and requirements.
- Prepare technical basis documentation for review and approval.
- Utilize available AI-assisted search capabilities to support technical research activities.
- Perform detailed technical reviews of engineering analysis reports prepared by internal or external resources.
- Evaluate reports addressing plant performance and EPU-related engineering activities.
- Identify technical issues, inconsistencies, gaps, or areas requiring clarification.
- Provide clear technical comments and feedback to report preparers.
- Support engineering review, approval, and documentation processes.
- Coordinate with EPU engineering personnel and other technical stakeholders as needed.
- Maintain accurate and organized technical documentation throughout the review process.
- Engineering degree from an accredited institution required, or 5+ years of direct relevant experience may be considered in lieu of an engineering degree.
- Strong engineering research and technical document review skills.
- Experience reviewing engineering analyses, calculations, or design documentation.
- Strong technical writing and summarization skills.
- Ability to understand complex engineering information and communicate findings clearly.
- Strong attention to detail and analytical problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple technical assignments.
- Commercial nuclear power plant experience.
- Previous experience with Plant Vogtle.
- Experience supporting Extended Power Uprate (EPU) or other plant modification projects.
- Experience reviewing nuclear design basis documentation, calculations, or modification packages.
- Familiarity with nuclear configuration management and engineering document-control processes.
- Experience using AI-assisted or advanced document-search tools for technical research.
Nuclear Engineering | Plant Vogtle | EPU | Extended Power Uprate | Technical Basis | Engineering Calculations | Design Packages | Technical Report Review | Engineering Research | Design Basis | Plant Modifications | Technical Writing | Document Review | Nuclear Power
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