Electrical Engineer - Nuclear Plant Reliability

Vistra Nuclear Operations Company; Kentucky; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Vistra Nuclear Operations Company in the United States is seeking an Electrical Engineer to provide technical expertise and support across multiple nuclear power plant systems and components. The role emphasizes reliability, incident response, and safe, efficient plant operation.

You will perform troubleshooting, support post-work testing, and lead or assist in design modifications and special projects while ensuring clear technical reporting and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Physical ability to support plant walkdowns and inspections.
• Proficiency in PC use, engineering applications, and engineering drawing interpretation.
• Prior nuclear industry experience is favorable.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration across organizational boundaries.
• Effective written and verbal communication of complex technical issues.
• Ability to influence and build relationships across departments.
• In-depth understanding of power plant equipment and system interrelationships.
• Ability to evaluate technical alternatives considering economic impact.
• Skilled in applying systematic problem-solving processes.

Responsibilities

• Support resolution of emergent, short-cycle, and near-term engineering work to protect the work week schedule.
• Serve as engineering point of contact for execution of the online work week schedule and resolution of Engineering Holds.
• Provide engineering input and follow-up for Operability evaluations.
• Deliver engineering support for post-work testing and validation.
• Conduct complex troubleshooting and root cause analysis (e.g., FMEA, confirm/refute).
• Provide technical input for testing procedures and analysis.
• Support resolution of operating challenges.
• Assist with planning and provide support for emergent questions and in-field activities.
• Prepare and implement Minor Design Modifications.
• Lead interpretation and analysis of complex technical issues.
• Coordinate assigned projects, studies, and initiatives through completion.
• Comply with safety policies and procedures to maintain a safe working environment.
• Prepare and present technical reports with recommendations for issue resolution.
• Participate in and occasionally lead special projects and committees.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Engineering input

Job description

Vistra Nuclear Operations Company in the United States is seeking an Electrical Engineer to provide technical expertise and support across multiple nuclear power plant systems and components. The role emphasizes reliability, incident response, and safe, efficient plant operation.

You will perform troubleshooting, support post-work testing, and lead or assist in design modifications and special projects while ensuring clear technical reporting and cross-functional collaboration.