Electrical Engineer - Perry Plant Support Engineering

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

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

The Electrical Engineer provides technical expertise and operational support across a broad range of nuclear power plant systems and components. This includes circuit breakers, transformers, motors, electromechanical relays, transmitters, cathodic protection, power supplies, inverters, and batteries. The role is critical to maintaining equipment reliability, supporting emergent issues, and ensuring safe and efficient plant operations.

Job Description

• 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.

Education, Experience and Skill Requirements

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

Key Metrics

• Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration across organizational boundaries.
• Clear and effective communication of complex technical issues.
• Ability to influence outcomes through strong working relationships.
• Deep understanding of power plant equipment and system interactions.
• Evaluation of technical alternatives with consideration of business impact.
• Effective application of structured problem-solving methodologies.

Job Family Engineering Services Company Vistra Nuclear Operations Company Locations Perry, Ohio Ohio

Final pay grade and compensation will be based on applicant's experience and qualifications.

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.

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.

Vistra (NYSE: VST) is a leading Fortune 500 integrated retail electricity and power generation company based in Irving, Texas, that provides essential power resources to customers, businesses, and communities from California to Maine. Vistra is the largest competitive power generator in the U.S., with a capacity of approximately 41,000 megawatts, or enough to power 20 million homes, operating in all of the major competitive wholesale markets in the country. Vistra is a leader in the energy transformation and expansion with an unyielding focus on reliability, affordability, and sustainability, powered by a diverse portfolio that includes natural gas, nuclear, coal, solar, and battery energy storage facilities. The company continues to grow its zero-carbon resources, operating the second-largest fleet of competitive nuclear power plants in the country, substantial battery energy storage capacity, and a growing number of solar facilities. Vistra is one of the largest competitive electricity providers in the country and takes an innovative, customer‑centric approach to retail, offering solutions to meet customers’ needs, including more than 50 renewable energy plans. Through its family of retail brands, Vistra serves approximately 5 million residential, commercial, and industrial retail customers. As a leader in the responsible transformation of the country’s energy supply, Vistra has made significant progress towards its 2030 and 2050 targets. The company has committed to a 60% reduction of Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, as compared to our 2010 baseline, and net‑zero carbon emissions by 2050, assuming necessary technological advancements and public policy incentives are achieved. Learn more about our environmental, social, and governance efforts and read the company’s sustainability report at https://vistracorp.com/sustainability/. Vistra’s hardworking team is committed to its purpose, "lighting up lives, powering a better way forward" and is guided by four core principles: we do business the right way, we work as a team, we compete to win, and we care about our stakeholders, including our customers, our communities where we work and live, our employees, and our investors. Learn more about how Vistra is powering a better way forward at vistracorp.com. Come join us and be part of something special!

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.