Designer – Vogtle 1&2 Position Available In Burke, Georgia

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Company:
Southern Company
Salary:
JobFull-timeOnsite

Job Description

DESIGNER

– Plant Vogtle 1&2
The position is part of a team that is responsible for the development, review, implementation, and closeout of design modifications for Southern Nuclear at Vogtle Electric Generating Plant units 1&2. Team responsibilities include development, review, implementation of design modifications and supporting the configuration management objectives of Vogtle 1&2 engineering.

SUMMARY OF POSITION DUTIES

Southern Nuclear is currently constructing two new Westinghouse advanced passive pressurized water reactors (AP1000) at Plant Vogtle units 3&4. This position is part of the operating units 1&2 design engineering organization, which has the primary responsibility of maintaining the design bases and configuration of the plant through the entire modification process.
Duties include development of design change configuration documentation for use in design change products that support Vogtle 1&2 and performing technical reviews of engineering configuration information to ensure accuracy and seamless transfer to and from the implementing team. The type of documentation involved includes domestic drawings, vendor drawings, component data bases, manuals, and others.
Duties include assessing configuration changes for impacts to design and licensing requirements and other documentation. Depending on complexity, the incumbent may lead the preparation of design change activities.
The incumbent will also be required to perform field walkdowns in an industrial environment for design constructability and interface with craft personnel for resolution of possible field installation issues.
Perform engineering duty and emergency response duty as required.
The successful candidate must meet background screening and NRC Fitness for Duty requirements
The position will be filled at an exempt level commensurate with the candidate qualifications.

JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education Requirements:
  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
    Associates Degree or equivalent with emphasis on engineering graphics and engineering technology preferred
Experience Requirements:
  • AutoCad and/or Microstation software experience is preferred
  • Nuclear power plant design experience preferred
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
  • Sound knowledge of standards, principles and practices related to designing, drafting, assembly, and bill of material management is required
  • Ability to review and interpret design documentation
  • Ability to review and apply design standards and requirements related to developed products
  • Working knowledge in cross functional disciplines 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
Behavioral Attributes:
  • 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 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; www.southernnuclear.com
Southern Company (

NYSE:

SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million residential and commercial 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 infrastructure company 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 our customers’ and communities’ needs while advancing our commitment to net zero 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 and hiring practices have earned the company national awards and recognition from numerous organizations, including Forbes, Military Times, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, J.D. Power, Fortune, Human Rights Campaign and more. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com .
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 https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf . 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.

Job Identification:

11915

Job Category:

Engineering

Job Schedule:

Full time

Company:

Southern Nuclear

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