Extended Power Uprate; EPU Design Engineer- Plant Hatch

Design Engineer

This position is assigned to the Central Design Engineering organization in the project group and is part of the Extended Power Uprate Engineering organization at the Hatch sites. It provides mechanical/electrical engineering support for design changes primarily for the station’s equipment upgrade to meet EPU conditions.

• Obtain design qualifications and support development and implementation of design changes for Hatch.
• Review and challenge design change packages prepared by A/Es (EOCs).
• Support scheduling, planning, and field implementation activities.
• Participate in industry groups (BWROG, PWROG, EPRI, IEEE, NEI, etc.) supporting plant systems and Extended Power Uprate.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, or Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university.
• EIT/FE or Professional Engineer Registration is a plus.

• Create design change packages and supporting documentation.
• Provide technical oversight for design modifications.
• Conduct site walk‑downs and review design modifications for constructability.
• Support cost estimates and scoping of future design modifications.
• Ensure design drawings are updated after completion of a design modification.
• Present design changes at various meetings.
• Create purchase orders and verify materials received.
• Coordinate and write test procedures, as needed.
• Manage design scope, schedule, and budget to meet site objectives.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and vendors associated with modifications.
• Provide input for/attend post‑project evaluation/lessons learned meetings.
• Perform engineering duty and emergency response duty as required.
• Other duties as required.

• Nuclear design modifications experience is preferred.
• Construction planning, scheduling, and implementation experience is preferred.
• Project management/oversight experience is preferred.
• Knowledge and understanding of commercial nuclear power plant regulations, codes, and standards is a plus.
• Minimum 3 years engineering experience in engineering design is desired.
• Minimum 3 years nuclear power plant related engineering experience is desired.
• Standard Design Process knowledge is highly desired.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proven organizational skills with ability to balance multiple projects simultaneously.
• Must convey a clear vision of the future and make principled, data‑based practical decisions that take critical factors into account.
• Capable of working efficiently and effectively across organizations.
• Ability to solve problems and make sound engineering decisions based on experience and appropriate industry practices, to make timely decisions which might impact plant safety and reliability.
• Effectively present technical positions to all levels of management and to external organizations.
• Working knowledge of common computer tools, including Microsoft Office Word and Excel.

• Makes principled, data‑based decisions that take critical factors into account.
• Works through conflicts to create win/win situations.
• Holds self‑accountable for superior results; respects the dignity of every individual; assumes personal responsibility for individual and corporate success.
• Works well as a contributing member of a team.
• Respects the dignity of every individual and different viewpoints.
• Assumes personal responsibility for individual success.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Values diversity and respects the dignity of every individual.

• The successful candidate must meet background screening and NRC Fitness for Duty requirements.
• Must satisfactorily complete the Systems Engineering training program.
• The successful candidate must be willing to travel to other plants within the fleet and to the corporate office for business purposes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Southern Nuclear is a subsidiary of Southern Company, a leading energy provider serving millions of customers across the Southeast.

Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant’s qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other basis prohibited by law.