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I&C Design Engineer - Hatch

Southern Company Birmingham, AL

Birmingham, AL

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Full time Electrical Engineering Controls Engineering Design

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Job Description

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)

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