Construction Project Engineer

Vistra Corp.; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Vistra Corp. is seeking a Project Engineer to ensure engineering and design phases are executed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with project requirements.

The role develops and maintains engineering standards for systems and equipment, and verifies site designs align with Vistra fleet standards and SME guidance, incorporated into each project and contract strategy. The ideal candidate will have a BS in Engineering (Civil preferred), 5+ years of power generation experience,

Qualifications

• BS or greater in engineering; Civil background preferred.
• 5+ years relevant experience (power generation operations, maintenance, engineering).
• Experience in major power plant electrical system design; ability to communicate complex concepts.

Responsibilities

• Develop engineering design standards/guidelines/specifications for each system/components per Vistra standards and Fleet SME guidance.
• Create/maintain a repository for all project designs and fleet standards; incorporate lessons learned.
• Coordinate to ensure engineering/equipment standards are included in each project design and contract strategy.
• Complete a hazard analysis of all projects during pre-construction phase.
• Utilize Vistra Playbook during development and construction of projects.
• Review 10%, 30%, 60%, IFC designs for construction projects issued by EPC contractor.
• Support major equipment selection during early phase engineering.
• Contribute to economic justification/analysis for projects.

Skills

Power plant electrical design

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Budgeting

MS Office

Team building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Civil engineering background preferred

Job description

Job Summary

The Project Engineer ensures the engineering and design phases are executed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with project requirements. The Project Engineer is responsible for developing and maintaining existing and creating new engineering standards for systems and equipment in the Vistra. The Project Engineer is responsible for verifying all site-specific engineering designs and equipment specifications align with Vistra fleet standards and Fleet SME guidance and are accurately incorporated into each project & contract strategy.

Job Description

Key Accountabilities

• Develop engineering design standards/guidelines/specifications for each system(s)/components in accordance with Vistra standards and Fleet SME guidance.
• Create/maintain a repository for all project designs and fleet standards – including incorporating lessons learned from previous projects
• Coordination to ensure engineering and equipment standards are accurately incorporated into each project design and Contract Strategy
• Complete a hazard analysis of all projects during pre-construction phase
• Utilize Vistra Playbook during development and construction of projects
• Review of 10%, 30%, 60%, IFC designs for construction Projects issued by EPC contractor
• Support major equipment selection during early phase engineering
• Contributes to economic justification/analysis for projects

Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements

• Merit is determined by demonstrated skills and relevant years of experience.
• BS or greater in an Engineering discipline. Civil Engineering background preferred.
• 5+ years relevant experience (power generation operations, maintenance, engineering)
• Required experience in major Power Plant Electrical System Design
• Effective communication of complex concepts
• Knowledgeable of applicable codes, standards, regulations, and industry best practices; budgeting, & project management
• 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.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in leadership, interpersonal skills, communication, creative problem solving and team building
• High level of expertise in MS Office suite
• Experience gained through college degree programs and/or certifications is applicable to above skills
• Able to execute projects/strategies with minimal oversight.

Key Metrics

• Capture current engineering design standards, identify gaps and update standards to improve the quality of future projects
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with key project stakeholders
• Successful delivery of projects to Operations within established financial and production related performance targets
• Maintain effective working relationships. Be able to provide technical direction

Pay grade and salary will be determined by education and experience, associate through consulting engineer.

We are a company of people committed to: Exceeding Customer Expectations, Great People, Teamwork, Competitive Spirit and Effective Communication.

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.

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