Lead Civil/Structural Engineer - Nuclear Uprates

Vistra Corp.; Oak Harbor (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Vistra Nuclear Operations Company in Oak Harbor, OH, seeks a senior Civil/Structural Engineer to lead the scope of Power Uprate projects. You will ensure designs meet NRC requirements and fleet standards, coordinating with EPCs, OEMs, and site engineering to deliver constructible, safe solutions.

With 10+ years in nuclear or heavy industrial engineering and 5+ years in civil/structural design, you will guide seismic/structural analysis, maintainability, and long-term operability within plant

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• 10+ years of nuclear or heavy industrial engineering experience, with 5+ years in civil/structural design.
• 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.
• Experience with seismic analysis, structural modifications, and NRC design-basis compliance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead 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

Project leadership

Nuclear/industrial experience

Code compliance (NRC/INPO/ASME/ANSI/AC

Education

Bachelors in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

NRC licensing bases

ACI/AISC codes

ASME standards

ANSI standards

Job description

Vistra Nuclear Operations Company in Oak Harbor, OH, seeks a senior Civil/Structural Engineer to lead the scope of Power Uprate projects. You will ensure designs meet NRC requirements and fleet standards, coordinating with EPCs, OEMs, and site engineering to deliver constructible, safe solutions.

With 10+ years in nuclear or heavy industrial engineering and 5+ years in civil/structural design, you will guide seismic/structural analysis, maintainability, and long-term operability within plant