Construction Engineer - Consulting

Vistra Corp.; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Vistra's Luminant Generation Company LLC seeks an experienced engineer to lead generation technology analysis and long-range program management. You will oversee 3rd party resources, drive commercial availability of new tech, and guide engineering strategies to meet Vistra's objectives in Irving, TX.

The role emphasizes SME-level expertise, regulatory awareness, and the ability to deliver technical and economic justifications for complex projects across fossil, solar, battery, or nuclear plant

Qualifications

• BS or greater in an engineering discipline, civil preferred.
• Professional Engineer license or equivalent experience.
• Recognized SME within Vistra with broad technical capability.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory codes and industry issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for development of commercial/environmental/reliability/sustainability interests in new technology applications.
• Act as SME in areas of value to Vistra engineering.
• Support operations in applying technologies at operating plants or development projects.
• Perform complex root cause analysis.
• Develop innovative engineering solutions for difficult problems.
• Mentor and develop other employees in areas of expertise.
• Contribute to economic justification/analysis for projects.
• Contribute to engineering strategies and initiatives across the company.

Skills

SME awareness

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Project planning

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer license

Civil Engineering experience

Job description

If you have what it takes to become part of the Vistra family and would like to start a promising career with a global leader, take a look at the exciting employment opportunities that are currently available.

Job Summary

General analysis and implementation of generation technologies for application to Vistra operations or commercial development.

Plan and manage long range programs and 3rd party resources to meet Luminant strategic objectives

Manage programs and projects to enhance the commercial availability of new technologies and enhancement to existing technologies

**level of position and pay grade will be determined by education and skills/experience**

Job Description

Key Accountabilities:

• Technical support for the development of commercial / environmental / reliability / sustainability interests in new technology applications.
• Subject matter expert in areas of value to Vistra
• Technical support to Operations in the application of technologies at operating plants or plants in development
• Perform complex root cause analysis
• Provide innovative engineering solutions for difficult problems
• May be responsible for developing other employees in areas of expertise
• Contributes to economic justification/analysis for projects
• Actively contributes to development and execution of company engineering strategies for engineering initiatives

Education, Experience & Skill Requirements:

• BS or greater in an Engineering discipline. Civil Engineering experience highly preferred.
• Licensed Professional Engineer or meets additional years of experience requirements
• Recognized within Vistra as a SME. Known and used by many as a technical resource.
• Demonstrates and applies knowledge of current and pending regulatory, code and general industry issues to resolve Vistra’s interests.
• Proficient with business/technical evaluation processes.
• Proficient in fossil, solar, battery, or nuclear plant technologies
• Extensive experience in power plant operations / engineering or comparable industries
• Mastery of fundamental scientific principles
• Strong overall business acumen
• Communication –Must be able to effectively communicate with peers, management and/or represent Vistra’s interests to outside agencies
• Organization, Planning and Control –Must be able to plan and execute corporate programs
• Able to execute projects/strategies with minimal oversight.
• Demonstrated high performer through consecutive evaluations or work history for external candidates.

Key Metrics:

• Industry contributor in field of expertise to represent Vistra interests and increase knowledge of new technologies
• Provides technical support on a fleetwide basis
• Maintain effective working relationships. Be able to provide technical direction

Job Family

Engineering Services

Company

Luminant Generation Company LLC

Locations

Irving, Texas

Texas

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