I&C Design Engineer - Hatch

Central Design – Electrical/I&C Design EngineerJOB SUMMARY:Southern Nuclear Operating Company's (SNC) Fleet Central Design Organization is responsible for production of capital project designs, either in-house or with the assistance of the Architect Engineers (AEs). The organization has four discipline-oriented groups (Mechanical/Civil, Electrical/I&C/Digital, Cyber Security Engineering, and Procurement Engineering) responsible for, but not limited to, the following:Provide technical oversight and approval of design products generated by the Central Design Organization, AEs, and other outside engineering resources. These products will typically be those funded by the Capital budget as O&M- funded modifications will be managed by the Site Design organization.Ensure appropriate design interface controls are in place between organizations performing engineering work affecting plant design.Provide support and perform activities for I&C design activities, EMI/RFI evaluations, and Digital and Software design activities. Provide ownership and oversight responsibility for the Setpoint Control Program.Promote fleet common design processes and implementation.Monitor the maintenance of design basis and configuration management control.Monitor the technical adequacy of design within the fleet and from vendors.This posting is to fill a position for an I&C Design Engineer with experience performing Engineering Analysis and Design. The successful candidate will become a member of the SNC Fleet Design Electrical and Digital/I&C Engineering team. Position Duties include and not limited to:Development of Engineering Analysis to support Electrical Solutions. Development of equipment/system specifications and requirements and perform bid evaluations and reviews for conformance.Developing site specific or fleet wide design change packages to support capital projects.Supporting Design Implementation of modifications.Monitoring of new technology advances for application and incorporation into Fleet Strategic planningRemote or onsite Emergent equipment troubleshooting support.Provide oversight for the development and implementation of power system analysis products, including ensuring those products are properly used at the sites.Managing and controlling I&C plant design software and products.Promote standard approaches and innovation for Electrical / I&C Design and analysis processes for the SNC Fleet.Participate in industry initiatives to develop and maintain analysis methodologies for organizational proficiencies.JOB REQUIREMENTS:Educational RequirementsBachelor of Science Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited college or university is required.PE license is preferred but not required.Experience RequirementsMinimum 3 years of Electrical or Digital/I&C engineering experience is preferred.Design Modifications experience is preferred.Experience in commercial nuclear power is preferred.An understanding of power flow concepts and distribution system impacts regarding motor-starting, short-circuit, and dynamic responses are 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.An understanding of industrial control system networks (e.g., ICS, PLC, DPC, and SCADA) is preferred.Experience leading small teams or initiatives.Behavioral AttributesPositive, optimistic, team player and solution-oriented attitude.Agility/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 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 three decades. Southern Nuclear is a recognized leader in the industry in nuclear and fuel innovation, having been the first to deploy Accident Tolerant Fuels and winning over 10 consecutive Top Innovative Practice (TIP) Awards and eight EPRI awards.For more than 40 years, Southern Nuclear has operated nuclear energy facilities at the highest levels of safety and reliability, generating carbon-free electricity for millions of homes and businesses. The company’s headquarters is in Birmingham, Ala.Twitter: @SouthernNuclear; Facebook: facebook.com/southernnuclear; Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience and sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit . Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here . Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.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.Southern NuclearFull timePosting Date: 2026-08-07