I&C Design Engineer - Hatch

Southern Company is hiring an I&C Design Engineer to support the SNC Fleet Central Design Electrical and Digital/I&C Engineering team. This onsite role is based in Birmingham, AL and centers on engineering analysis and design support for I&C scope, software and digital products management, and oversight/implementation support for power system analysis and plant modifications.

In this position, you will provide technical oversight across design activities, help ensure EMI/RFI and digital/software design needs are addressed, and support setpoint control and emergent equipment troubleshooting as needs arise across the fleet.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight and approval of design products produced by the Central Design Organization, AEs, and other outside engineering resources.
• Ensure appropriate design interface controls are in place between organizations performing engineering work that affects plant design.
• Support I&C design activities, EMI/RFI evaluations, and Digital and Software design activities, including performing related activities as needed.
• Own and oversee the Setpoint Control Program.
• Promote fleet common design processes and support their implementation.
• Monitor maintenance of design basis and configuration management control.
• Monitor the technical adequacy of design across the fleet and from vendors.
• Develop engineering analysis to support electrical solutions.
• Develop equipment/system specifications and requirements, and perform bid evaluations and reviews for conformance.
• Develop site-specific or fleet-wide design change packages to support capital projects.
• Support design implementation of modifications.
• Monitor new technology advances for potential application and incorporation into Fleet Strategic planning.
• Provide remote or onsite emergent equipment troubleshooting support.
• Oversee the development and implementation of power system analysis products and help ensure proper site usage.
• Manage and control I&C plant design software and related products.
• Promote standard approaches and innovation for electrical and I&C design and analysis processes for the SNC Fleet.
• Participate in industry initiatives to develop and maintain analysis methodologies for organizational proficiencies.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited college or university is required.
• 3+ years of Electrical or Digital/I&C engineering experience is preferred.
• PE license is preferred but not required.
• Design modifications experience is preferred.
• Commercial nuclear power experience is preferred.
• Understanding of power flow concepts and distribution system impacts regarding motor-starting, short-circuit, and dynamic responses is preferred; experience with ETAP is also preferred.
• Knowledge and experience with network infrastructure, modern operating systems, database applications, web applications, and other computing technologies is preferred.
• Understanding of industrial control system networks (e.g., ICS, PLC, DPC, and SCADA) is preferred.
• Experience leading small teams or initiatives.
• Positive, optimistic, team player, solution-oriented attitude.
• Agility and adaptability to manage changing work scopes or emergent support needs.
• Maintains mutual respect for fellow teammates and stakeholders.
• Strong application of Southern Company Values: Safety First, Intentional Inclusion Acts with Integrity, and Superior Performance.

Technologies

• ETAP
• ICS
• PLC
• DPC
• SCADA

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Annual incentive awards for eligible employees
• Health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being
• Additional compensation such as an incentive program (subject to terms and conditions of applicable incentive plan[s])

Location: Birmingham, AL (onsite)

Minimum Experience: 3 years

Education: Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering (ABET accredited)