Construction Field Engineer (Electrical/Controls) - Consulting

Vistra Energy; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Vistra Energy is seeking an experienced engineer to provide technical support for the development and implementation of generation technologies. This role requires strong analytical skills and the ability to manage long-range programs while working with third-party resources.

The ideal candidate will have a BS in Engineering and demonstrate proficiency in power plant technologies. Responsibilities include performing complex root cause analysis and providing innovative engineering solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience in power plant operations or engineering.
• Strong business acumen and ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to plan and execute corporate programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for new technology applications.
• Manage programs to enhance commercial availability of technologies.
• Contribute to financial justification and analysis for projects.

Skills

Technical support

Root cause analysis

Innovative engineering solutions

Communication

Organization and planning

Education

BS or greater in Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer

Tools

Fossil, solar, battery, or nuclear plant technologies

Job description

Job Summary

General analysis and implementation of generation technologies for application to Vistra operations or commercial development. Plan and manage long‑range programs and third‑party resources to meet Luminant strategic objectives. Manage programs and projects to enhance the commercial availability of new technologies and enhancements to existing technologies.

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.
• 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 / Company

Engineering Services Company Vistra Corporate Services Company Locations Irving, Texas Texas

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is the policy of the Company to comply with all employment laws and to afford equal employment opportunity to individuals in all aspects of employment, including in selection for job opportunities, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, protected veteran status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws. If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance submitting an application or would like to request an accommodation, please email us at [e-mail] to make a request.