Major Projects - Digital I&C Nuclear Principal Engineer

Vistra Corp; Kentucky; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Vistra Nuclear Operations Company is seeking an experienced Major Projects Digital I&C Engineer to plan and perform digital I&C engineering duties for the power uprate project. The role requires reviewing and approving technical documentation and ensuring installed digital I&C equipment meets codes and industry standards.

The position emphasizes field walk-downs, constructability, and collaboration with regulatory agencies, with a strong safety focus across nuclear and industrial environments.

Qualifications

• Technical understanding of nuclear plant processes and systems.
• Experience upgrading control systems from analog to digital.
• Experience with Digital I&C in nuclear settings.

Responsibilities

• Maintain configuration control and design bases for projects.
• Prepare modifications, calculations, specifications, and technical reports.
• Coordinate owner’s acceptance reviews of external deliverables.
• Perform field walk-downs and resolve constructability issues.
• Support interface with regulatory oversight including NRC Inspections.
• Demonstrate commitment to safety (nuclear, industrial, radiological).
• Provide innovative engineering solutions for difficult problems.

Skills

Digital I&C engineering

Nuclear plant processes

Analog to digital upgrades

Education

Bachelor’s of Science Engineering degree

Professional Engineer (PE) preferred

10–15 years experience

Tools

GE Mark VIe

Westinghouse Ovation

Job description

Job Summary

The Major Projects Digital I&C Engineer position is responsible for planning and performing Digital I&C engineering duties as assigned, working independently. This position requires reviewing, modifying and approving technical documentation related to digital I&C upgrades in support of the power uprate project. The position will ensure that all digital I&C equipment installed conforms to applicable codes and standards and generally accepted industry practices.

Job Description

Key Accountabilities

• Maintain plant configuration control by advocating for the site’s Design Bases.
• Prepare modifications, calculations, specifications, and technical reports to support the power uprate project.
• Coordinate owner’s acceptance reviews of products developed by external consulting service companies contracted by Vistra for the power uprate project.
• Requires performing field walk-downs and interfacing with other groups to resolve emergent issues and support appropriate constructability of modifications.
• Providing support for interface with regulatory and oversight agencies including Nuclear Regulatory Commission Inspections.
• Demonstrating a solid commitment to all aspects of safety e.g. nuclear, industrial, personal, radiological, etc.
• Provide innovative engineering solutions for difficult problems.

Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements

• Bachelor’s of Science Engineering degree or related Science degree from a college or university with an accredited engineering program.
• Registered Professional Engineer, desired. Ohio preferred or able to secure through reciprocity (strong preferred)
• 10-15 years of experience.
• Technical understanding of nuclear plant processes/programs not well understood by others.
• Experience with upgrading control systems from analog to digital
• Must have extensive knowledge in Digital I&C area of expertise. Experience with GE Mark VIe and Westinghouse Ovation Digital Control System platforms (preferred)

Key Metrics

• Qualified to prepare complex design changes.
• Prepare engineering reports.
• Qualified to prepare complex 10CFR50.59 evaluations.
• Perform tasks in accordance with established expectations for nuclear safety and personnel safety.
• May be responsible for developing other employees in area of expertise.
• Serves a lead role on projects, teams, processes, or programs.
• One of few who possess abilities not easily gained and of significant depth in specific area(s) of expertise.

** Final pay grade will be determined based on applicant’s experience and qualifications **

Job Family

Engineering Services

Company

Vistra Nuclear Operations Company

Locations

Perry, Ohio

Ohio

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