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≈ $63k – $116k per year (Estimated)
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Middle · 3+ years exp

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 11, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 30, 2026.

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Southern Company is a US energy company based in Atlanta that owns electric and gas utilities and generates electricity.

Central Design - Electrical/I&C Design Engineer

JOB 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 planning
  • Remote 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 Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited college or university is required.
  • PE license is preferred but not required.

Experience Requirements

  • Minimum 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 Attributes

  • Positive, 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
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