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Reactor Engineer - Vogtle 1&2

Southern Nuclear·See posting for location·Posted today
Nuclear industryUS only

About this role

Reactor Engineer supporting safe, reliable, and efficient operation of Vogtle Units 1&2 (two operating Westinghouse pressurized water reactors). Core responsibilities include reactor core monitoring, special nuclear material (SNM) accountability, fuel operations, technical specification surveillances, and emergency response support in a 24/7 operating environment.

Responsibilities

  • Perform reactor core monitoring, power maneuvers, and reactivity management planning
  • Manage special nuclear material (SNM) accountability, monitoring, storage compliance, and control program implementation
  • Conduct fuel movement, inspection, storage oversight, and fuel-related procedure development per regulatory requirements
  • Execute technical specification surveillances, testing, and core monitoring software/hardware operations
  • Develop reactor engineering procedures and support plant departments in troubleshooting and problem resolution
  • Serve as Reactor Engineer in Technical Support Center during emergency response
  • Support special projects related to plant and fuel improvements

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Engineering from ABET-accredited institution or Professional Engineer (PE) license
  • Knowledge of nuclear and thermal-hydraulic engineering analyses, nuclear fuel UFSAR, and Technical Specifications
  • Knowledge of site procedures for fuel-related operational support and MS Office proficiency
  • High-level written and verbal communication skills; strong organizational skills
  • Must meet NRC background screening and Fitness for Duty requirements for unescorted access
  • Must complete ~5-week Engineering Orientation and Reactor Engineer qualification program
  • Willingness to travel within Southern Nuclear fleet for mentoring during qualification

Desired

  • Nuclear Engineering degree
  • Previous qualification as a Reactor Engineer at an operating facility
  • Prior nuclear power plant operational experience
  • Experience with Westinghouse reactor methods and analyses
  • Knowledge of industry trends in nuclear fuel operation and new fuel designs

Location

Plant Vogtle Units 1&2, Waynesboro, GA. 24/7 operations environment with on-call duty approximately one week per five-week cycle; periodic shift work occasionally required.

Job details

FieldEngineering
LocationSee posting for location
IndustryNuclear energy
PostedJun 2026

About the company

Southern Nuclear

Operator of Southern Company's nuclear fleet, including Plant Vogtle Units 3 and 4 — the first newly constructed reactors in the U.S. in over three decades — plus Hatch and Farley.

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