Principle Engineer 3

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

Title: Principal Engineer III Vogtle EPU Technical Basis

Client: Southern Nuclear

Location: Waynesboro, GA

Contract: 6 Months Job Summary

We are seeking a Principal Engineer III to support the Plant Vogtle Extended Power Uprate (EPU) team with technical basis research, document review, and engineering report evaluation.

This role has two primary areas of responsibility: researching and summarizing technical information contained in Plant Vogtle technical basis documents, and reviewing technical analysis reports prepared by others in support of plant performance upgrades.

The position will report to the Vogtle EPU Supervisor.

Key Responsibilities

• Research and retrieve technical information from Plant Vogtle technical basis documentation.

• Review original and updated plant:

  • Technical analyses

  • Engineering calculations

  • Modification design packages

• Summarize technical information in accordance with Southern Nuclear Corporation formats and requirements.

• Prepare technical basis documentation for review and approval.

• Utilize available AI-assisted search capabilities to support technical research activities.

• Perform detailed technical reviews of engineering analysis reports prepared by internal or external resources.

• Evaluate reports addressing plant performance and EPU-related engineering activities.

• Identify technical issues, inconsistencies, gaps, or areas requiring clarification.

• Provide clear technical comments and feedback to report preparers.

• Support engineering review, approval, and documentation processes.

• Coordinate with EPU engineering personnel and other technical stakeholders as needed.

• Maintain accurate and organized technical documentation throughout the review process.

Required Qualifications

• Engineering degree from an accredited institution required, or 5+ years of direct relevant experience may be considered in lieu of an engineering degree.

• Strong engineering research and technical document review skills.

• Experience reviewing engineering 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 skills.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple technical assignments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Commercial nuclear power plant experience.

• Previous experience with Plant Vogtle.

• Experience supporting Extended Power Uprate (EPU) or other plant modification projects.

• Experience reviewing nuclear design basis documentation, calculations, or modification packages.

• Familiarity with nuclear configuration management and engineering document-control processes.

• Experience using AI-assisted or advanced document-search tools for technical research.

Key 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