Designer EFIN-Plant Vogtle &4

DESIGNER – EFIN, Plant Vogtle 3&4

The position is part of a team that is responsible for response to plant issues through cross-functional troubleshooting and the development, review, and implementation of any design modifications that result from that process.

Duties include engagement in the fleet troubleshooting process, the development of design change documentation, and assessing configuration changes for impacts to design and licensing requirements and other documentation. Depending on complexity, the incumbent may lead troubleshooting and the preparation of design change documents.

The incumbent will also be required to perform field walkdowns in an industrial environment to support troubleshooting, design constructability, and interface with craft personnel for resolution of possible field installation issues.

The type of documentation involved includes single line, diagrams, elementary, logic, wiring diagrams, instrument loop diagrams, general arrangement drawings, instrument indexes, setpoint diagrams, tubing isometrics, cable and component data bases, vendor drawings, manuals, piping and instrumentation diagrams, piping isometrics, structural support details, equipment layout, and foundation. To accomplish this task, the incumbent will work closely with engineers and other design peers.

The position will be filled at an exempt level commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
• Technical Associate degree in computer aided design preferred

• Design experience involving the use of 2D Computer Aided Design (CAD) is preferred
• Auto Cad or Microstation software experience is required
• 3D CAD experience is considered a plus
• Nuclear power plant design experience preferred

• Sound knowledge of standards, principles and practices related to designing, drafting, assembly, and bill of material management is preferred
• Ability to review and interpret civil, mechanical, electrical and/or industrial digital control design documentation is preferred
• Ability to review and apply design standards and requirements related to developed products is preferred
• Working knowledge in cross functional disciples (electrical, mechanical, civil & I&C) is preferred
• Working knowledge of automated cable routing databases is preferred
• Working knowledge of a nuclear plant modification and implementation process is preferred
• Knowledge of nuclear plant systems, structures and components is preferred
• Demonstrated skills in developing modification documentation is preferred
• Demonstrated effective organization and work planning skills required
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is required
• Must be able to work in plant environment having varying temperatures, humidity, noise, dust and radiation

• Demonstrated behaviors of unquestionable trust, superior performance and total commitment
• Daily use of human performance tools addressing vendor oversight, questioning attitude and problem solving
• Works well as contributing member of a team
• Respects the dignity of every individual and different viewpoints
• Works through conflicts to build consensus and create optimal solutions
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Holds self accountable for superior results

Southern Nuclear
, a subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), is a leader among the nation’s nuclear energy facility operators and an innovator in advanced nuclear technologies. Southern Nuclear is an essential part of Southern Company’s energy portfolio, operating over 8,200 MW across eight nuclear energy units in Alabama and Georgia at the Joseph M. Farley Nuclear Plant near Dothan, Ala., the Edwin I.

Hatch Nuclear Plant near Baxley, Ga., and the Alvin W. Vogtle Electric Generating Plant near Waynesboro, Ga.

The company recently achieved commercial operation on Vogtle Units 3&4, representing an historic achievement for the nuclear industry and the country. Vogtle Units 3&4 are the first new nuclear units to reach commercial operation and be built in the United States in the last…