Electrical Design Engineer Jobs in Georgia
Electrical Design Engineer jobs in Georgia are active across a broad range of industries, with steady demand from entry-level designers through senior-level project engineers in power systems, industrial automation, and defense electronics. Atlanta, Savannah, and Augusta are the primary hiring hubs, anchored by employers such as General Electric, Lockheed Martin, and Southern Company, which maintain significant engineering operations throughout the state. Demand is strongest for engineers with expertise in power distribution, control systems design, and PCB layout. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Electrical / I&C Design Engineer – Central Design Organization – Plant Hatch
Summary of Job Duties:
We are looking for electrical or instrumentation and controls (I&C) design engineers at Plant Edwin I Hatch Nuclear Power Plant near Baxley, GA.
Design engineer duties include preparation and coordination of design development, calculation development and update, drawing changes, and preparing project cost estimates and schedules for plant modifications and retrofits.
This position requires field walk downs in industrial environments for as-built verification and design constructability.
Additional duties include providing design oversight for products developed by external Architect / Engineering firms, interfacing with project managers, implementation engineers, and other plant department personnel to ensure all design requirements are met.
Design Engineers may have opportunities to manage special projects and perform key refueling outage roles, including design implementation oversight, problem solving and issue resolution, and conducting post modification testing.
Engineering assignments typically include on-call duty engineer and emergency plan response requirements. Emergency Plan functions require a 90-minute report time to the plant site following notification.
Job Requirements:
Educational Requirements:
- BS in Engineering from an ABET accredited institution or a PE license
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- 3 years of relevant engineering experience preferred.
- Nuclear power plant experience is preferred
- A background in engineering with working knowledge of applicable discipline codes and standards required
- Working knowledge of regulatory requirements related to the nuclear power industry preferred.
- Working knowledge in BWR Systems, structures and components preferred.
- Previous experience in electrical power system analysis and protection software tools like ETAP or CAPTOR is preferred.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Proven organizational skills with ability to balance multiple projects simultaneously.
- Capable of working efficiently and effectively across organizations.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft office products, specifically WORD, EXCEL and POWERPOINT.
Behavioral Attributes:
- Accepts ownership of assignments.
- Holds self and others accountable for results.
- Develops strategy for optimum use of resources.
- Manages financial performance to control costs.
- Works through conflicts to create win/win situations.
- Assumes personal responsibility for individual and company successes.
Employees of Southern Company and Southern Nuclear exemplify Southern Company Values, which are actions and behaviors that are modeled in their everyday work-life. Candidates for employment are also expected to exhibit these attributes. What we seek are individuals who exhibit:
- Safety First - We actively care about the safety and well-being of our employees, customers, and communities. Safely approaching every job, every day, always comes first
- Intentional Inclusion – We are One Team, working to foster a culture of belonging and ensuring our diverse team feels valued. Investing in an equitable culture benefits employees, customers, communities, and shareholders.
- Act with integrity – We act with honesty, respect, and fairness, demonstrating trustworthiness in all we do. We are true to our word and follow through on our commitments. Superior Performance – We keep customers at the center of everything we do, with a focus on continuous improvement. We provide exceptional service, delivering innovative solutions that benefit our customers, communities, investors, and the environment.
Please note: This position will require the successful completion of the SNC Initial, Continuing, and position specific Engineering Training as a condition of continued employment. The training is a rigorous period that may require studying after work hours.
Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Southern Nuclear , a subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), is a leader among the nation’s nuclear energy facility operators and an innovator in advanced nuclear technologies. Southern Nuclear is an essential part of Southern Company’s energy portfolio, operating over 8,200 MW across eight nuclear energy units in Alabama and Georgia at the Joseph M. Farley Nuclear Plant near Dothan, Ala., the Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Plant near Baxley, Ga., and the Alvin W. Vogtle Electric Generating Plant near Waynesboro, Ga.
The company recently achieved commercial operation on Vogtle Units 3&4, representing an historic achievement for the nuclear industry and the country. Vogtle Units 3&4 are the first new nuclear units to reach commercial operation and be built in the United States in the last three decades. Southern Nuclear is a recognized leader in the industry in nuclear and fuel innovation, having been the first to deploy Accident Tolerant Fuels and winning over 10 consecutive Top Innovative Practice (TIP) Awards and eight EPRI awards.
For more than 40 years, Southern Nuclear has operated nuclear energy facilities at the highest levels of safety and reliability, generating carbon-free electricity for millions of homes and businesses. The company’s headquarters is in Birmingham, Ala.
Twitter: @SouthernNuclear; Facebook: facebook.com/southernnuclear; www.southernnuclear.com
Southern Company (NYSE: SO ) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience and sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com .
Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf . Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.
Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.
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The qualifications that appear most often in electrical design engineer jobs across Georgia.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or closely related field required
- Proficiency in CAD tools such as AutoCAD Electrical or SOLIDWORKS Electrical
- Experience with power systems design, control panels, or circuit schematics
- Familiarity with NEC, IEC, or IEEE standards and their application to project work
- EIT registration or Professional Engineer licensure through the Georgia State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors preferred
- Strong collaboration skills for cross-functional teams working with mechanical and systems engineers
Electrical Design Engineer Jobs in Georgia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a electrical design engineer in Georgia?
The standard path is a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering followed by registration as an Engineer in Training through the Georgia State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, which requires passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam. After gaining qualifying work experience, candidates may pursue a Professional Engineer license. Many Georgia employers in power, defense, and manufacturing hire engineers at the EIT stage and support the PE process from there.
Which companies hire electrical design engineers in Georgia?
Employers hiring electrical design engineers in Georgia right now include ENERCON SERVICES, Viasat, and Amazon, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Georgia's concentration of power utilities, defense contractors, and industrial manufacturers means demand for electrical design engineers is distributed across a wide range of employer types throughout the state.
Which Georgia cities have the most electrical design engineer jobs?
Atlanta, Kennesaw, and Duluth are the Georgia cities with the most electrical design engineer openings. Atlanta dominates due to its dense concentration of engineering firms, utilities, and corporate headquarters, while Savannah's growing industrial and port-adjacent manufacturing base and Augusta's defense and energy sector presence drive demand in those metros.
Are there remote electrical design engineer jobs in Georgia?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely analytical fields, since much of the work involves reviewing physical installations, coordinating with fabrication teams, or being present for site validation. About 67% of electrical design engineer openings tied to Georgia are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote arrangements most likely for design-review, documentation, and specification-writing phases of a project rather than field or lab work.
How can I get hired as a electrical design engineer in Georgia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is a co-op or internship during your engineering program, followed by applying to new-graduate roles at Georgia's large utilities and defense contractors, which regularly bring on EIT-level engineers. Southern Company and its subsidiaries, for example, run structured new-engineer development programs. Candidates who have passed the Fundamentals of Engineering exam, built a portfolio of CAD-based design samples, or held adjacent roles such as electrical technician or controls technician have a meaningful edge in early-career Georgia listings.
Where can I find and apply to electrical design engineer jobs in Georgia?
You can find and apply to electrical design engineer jobs in Georgia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Georgia openings across industries and hiring metros. Find roles that fit your experience and specialization and apply directly to each one.
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