Civil/Mechanical Design Engineer - Vogtle 1&2

JOB SUMMARY:
 
Plant Vogtle 1 and 2 is part of the Southern Nuclear Operating Company’s Fleet.  We are seeking an experienced civil/mechanical engineer. This position is responsible for providing technical leadership and guidance in the area of Mechanical components/systems and civil evaluations. Responsibilities could also include preparation and coordination of design changes and calculations. The successful candidate should have experience with civil/mechanical components/systems, and an understanding of civil/mechanical component/systems’ performance and regulations used in the nuclear plant environment is a plus.  Activities involve identifying industry best practices, developing/maintaining fleet procedures, setting a strategic vision, participation in industry working groups, modification of drawings and calculations, field walkdowns, construction support and troubleshooting. 
 
JOB REQUIREMENTS: 
 
Education Requirements
•    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).  
•    Mechanical Engineering or Civil Engineering preferred. Electrical, Nuclear, Chemical, and Civil Engineering degrees will be considered based upon the candidate’s experience.

Experience Preferences:

•    A strong technical background in mechanical/civil engineering and working knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements related to nuclear power generating facilities.
•    Three (3) years of experience with mechanical/civil components is preferred.  Five (5) or more years of experience with mechanical/civil components is strongly preferred. 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
•    Ability to solve problems and make sound engineering judgments, based on experience and proper application of industry practices, in order to provide timely and appropriate resolutions to mechanical/civil component issues that might impact plant output, operation, or safety.
•   Expertise to address operational, maintenance, and reliability issues for mechanical components.  

•    Ability to develop long range plans and strategies for maintaining or replacing equipment to ensure reliable and economical operation and maintenance of the mechanical components.
•    Ability to communicate technical issues and drive problem resolution through various levels of management at the plant sites and corporate office.
•    Ability to work effectively across diverse groups at the plant sites and corporate office to drive standard technical solutions to mechanical/civil issues.
•    Experience and knowledge to technically interface with vendors and service suppliers on procurement, repair plan development, troubleshooting, and resolving equipment performance problems.
•    Ability to ensure SNC stays abreast of emerging issues and technological developments in civil/mechanical components, to work closely with site engineering, maintenance, operations, and work control personnel by providing expertise for assigned components and systems.
•    The ability to assist in the development of specifications.
•    Ability to initiate, coordinate and oversee multiple complex projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
•    Ability to adapt to changing demands and priorities.
•    Ability to use good judgment and make sound engineering and business decisions.
•    Ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships with counterparts at each nuclear plant site.
•    Excellent written and oral communications skills.
•    Ability to be a team player with emphasis on team contribution. 
•    Self-starter who performs tasks with little supervision or oversight.
•    Maintain unescorted access to all SNC facilities.

Behavioral Attributes:
•    Demonstrate Our Values
•    Honesty, respect, fairness and integrity drive behaviors 
•    Keeps promises and has ethical behavior as a standard 
•    Dedicated to superior performance and sets high expectations 
•    Committed to success of employees, customers and shareholders
•    Self-directed with strong initiative 
•    Results oriented and customer focused