Lead Civil/Structural Engineer – Nuclear Uprate Projects

vst; Oak Harbor (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Vistra Nuclear Operations Company in Oak Harbor, Ohio seeks a senior civil/structural engineer to lead the civil/structural scope for Power Uprate projects. The role ensures stability, constructability, and NRC licensing compliance while coordinating with EPCs, OEMs, and site engineering to support plant reliability.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in nuclear/industrial engineering with 5+ years in civil/structural design, and a proven track record in EPU or large-scale infrastructure

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (required).
• 10+ years of nuclear or heavy industrial engineering experience, with 5+ years in civil/structural design and construction.
• Experience on Extended Power Uprates, large component replacements, or >$1B infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of NRC, INPO, ASME, ANSI, and ACI/AISC codes and standards.
• Proven ability to lead discipline-specific teams and interface with EPCs, OEMs, and site operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the civil/structural engineering scope for EPU projects, ensuring safety, constructability, and schedule adherence.
• Direct and review civil/structural designs, ensuring compliance with NRC licensing bases, ACI/AISC codes, and fleet standards.
• Coordinate with EPC contractors, OEMs, and site engineering on building, foundation, and structural modifications.
• Support Owner's Engineer and independent third-party reviews to validate design quality and seismic/structural integrity.
• Resolve civil/structural technical issues that could impact project or outage milestones.
• Ensure designs support long-term operability, maintainability, and integration into existing plant infrastructure.

Skills

NRC/INPO/ASME/ANSI/ACI-AISC codes

Leadership of discipline teams

Seismic analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Job description

Vistra Nuclear Operations Company in Oak Harbor, Ohio seeks a senior civil/structural engineer to lead the civil/structural scope for Power Uprate projects. The role ensures stability, constructability, and NRC licensing compliance while coordinating with EPCs, OEMs, and site engineering to support plant reliability.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in nuclear/industrial engineering with 5+ years in civil/structural design, and a proven track record in EPU or large-scale infrastructure