Job Title: Programs Engineer (Corporate)
Location: Corporate Office, Birmingham, AL; Farley, Hatch, and Vogtle
Job Summary
Southern Nuclear Operating Company’s corporate Fleet Plant Support Department provides support for the Southern Nuclear Fleet. We are seeking engineers with experience or working knowledge in Inservice Inspection, License Renewal/Aging Management, Welding & Code Repair/Replacement, Fatigue Monitoring, Steam Generator Management, and/or Reactor Vessel Internals. These program engineers are responsible for providing technical leadership and guidance in the aforementioned programs. The successful candidate should understand applicable regulations, codes, and industry standards and be familiar with program implementation in nuclear power plants. Activities involve ensuring code/regulatory compliance, identifying industry best practices, developing/maintaining fleet procedures, participating in industry working groups, and troubleshooting problems. The candidate must live within 1 hour of the Corporate HQ (Energy Center) or one of the operating sites to support Emergency Response Organization (ERO) duties.
Job Requirements
Education and Experience
- Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering discipline from an accredited college or university, or Professional Engineer license is required. (Engineering Technology will not be accepted).
- Preferred disciplines: Materials, Mechanical or Civil Engineering. Nuclear, Chemical, and Electrical Engineering degrees will be considered based on experience.
Experience Preferences
- Strong technical background in engineering and working knowledge of applicable codes, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
- 3+ years of experience with programs such as Inservice Inspection, Welding & Code Repair/Replacement, Fatigue Monitoring, Steam Generator Management, and/or Reactor Vessel Internals is desired.
- 5+ years of experience is preferred.
- Proficiency in interpreting system/component/isometric drawings is preferred.
- Experience at a nuclear power plant is preferred.
- Previous experience in systems, programs, or component engineering is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Problem-solving and sound engineering decision-making skills.
- Ability to communicate technical issues and drive resolution across management levels.
- Effective collaboration across diverse groups to standardize technical solutions.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple complex projects and meet deadlines.
- Adaptability to changing demands and priorities.
- Good judgment and sound business decisions.
- Strong working relationships with plant site counterparts.
- Team player with initiative and minimal supervision.
- Maintain unescorted access to all SNC facilities.
Behavioral Attributes
- Demonstrate company values: Safety First, Unquestionable Trust, Superior Performance, and Total Commitment.
- Ethical behavior, honesty, respect, and fairness.
- Commitment to superior performance and high expectations.
- Prioritize safety, teamwork, diversity, and continuous improvement.
- Customer-focused and results-oriented.
- Self-directed with strong initiative.
Major Job Responsibilities
Responsible for SNC program performance and standardization across the fleet. Ensure regulatory code compliance, apply industry best practices, and oversee plant equipment inspection/testing. Assignments may include refueling outage support, and emergency plan response, and industry travel associated with assigned duties. Successful completion of SNC Initial Engineering Training may be required.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
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 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.
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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 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: 13364
Job Category: Power Plant Operations & Maintenance
Job Schedule: Full time
Company: Southern Nuclear
