Mechanical Engineer, Nuclear Plant Systems & Design

Southern Nuclear; Baxley (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Nuclear is seeking engineers for Plant Hatch in Baxley, GA. Openings cover system, program, component, design, and reactor engineering, with a focus on mechanical disciplines. A BS in Engineering and readiness for fieldwork are preferred.

The roles involve ensuring reliability of plant systems, supporting operation and maintenance, and participating in refueling outage assignments. Growth toward supervisory positions within a nuclear environment is possible.

Qualifications

• Ability to solve problems and make sound engineering decisions.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proven organizational skills with ability to balance multiple projects.
• Capable of working effectively across organizations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• System engineers ensure reliability of assigned plant systems and provide technical support.
• Program and component engineers direct implementation of programs and processes.
• Design engineers prepare designs, calculations, drawings, estimates and schedules for plant modifications.
• Reactor engineers perform fuel inspections, reactor calculations and support operations.

Skills

Problem solving

Oral and written communication

Organizational skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Microsoft Office

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree or PE license

Electrical Engineering degree preferred

Job description

Southern Nuclear is seeking engineers for Plant Hatch in Baxley, GA. Openings cover system, program, component, design, and reactor engineering, with a focus on mechanical disciplines. A BS in Engineering and readiness for fieldwork are preferred.

The roles involve ensuring reliability of plant systems, supporting operation and maintenance, and participating in refueling outage assignments. Growth toward supervisory positions within a nuclear environment is possible.