Principal Engineer III — Nuclear EPU & Technical Basis

4pconsultinginc; Waynesboro (GA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 207,000; Part time

Job summary

Southern Nuclear is seeking a Principal Engineer III to support the Vogtle EPU Technical Basis team. You will conduct technical basis research, review analyses and calculations, and evaluate engineering reports related to Extended Power Uprate projects.

Reports go to the Vogtle EPU Supervisor for approval, with contributions across engineering and documentation teams. The role emphasizes independent work, strong writing, and the ability to coordinate with various stakeholders while maintaining

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or 5+ years directly relevant experience.
• Strong engineering research and technical document review skills.
• Experience reviewing analyses, calculations, or design documentation.
• Strong technical writing and summarization skills.
• Ability to understand complex engineering information and communicate findings clearly.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical problem-solving.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple technical assignments.

Responsibilities

• Research and retrieve technical information from Plant Vogtle technical basis documentation.
• Review technical analyses, engineering calculations, and modification design packages.
• Summarize information per Southern Nuclear formats and requirements.
• Prepare technical basis documentation for review and approval.
• Utilize AI-assisted search to support technical research.
• Perform detailed reviews of engineering analysis reports.
• Evaluate reports addressing plant performance and EPU activities.
• Identify issues, gaps, or areas needing clarification.
• Provide clear comments to report preparers.
• Support engineering review, approval, and documentation processes.
• Coordinate with EPU engineers and stakeholders.
• Maintain organized documentation throughout the review.

Skills

Nuclear engineering

Plant Vogtle

EPU

Extended Power Uprate

Technical Basis

Engineering Calculations

Design Packages

Technical Report Review

Engineering Research

Design Basis

Plant Modifications

Technical Writing

Document Review

Nuclear Power

Education

Engineering degree

5+ years direct relevant experience in lieu of degree

Tools

AI-assisted search

Job description

Southern Nuclear is seeking a Principal Engineer III to support the Vogtle EPU Technical Basis team. You will conduct technical basis research, review analyses and calculations, and evaluate engineering reports related to Extended Power Uprate projects.

Reports go to the Vogtle EPU Supervisor for approval, with contributions across engineering and documentation teams. The role emphasizes independent work, strong writing, and the ability to coordinate with various stakeholders while maintaining