Major Projects - I&C Engineering Manager

Vistra Corp.; 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 I&C and Digital engineering leader to manage power uprate projects. You will ensure safe, reliable, and compliant design, modification, and testing of I&C and Digital systems within NRC and fleet standards.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering and 10+ years in nuclear engineering, with 5+ years in electrical design, plus experience with Extended Power Uprates and large-scale projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required, Electrical preferred.
• 10+ years nuclear engineering experience, with 5+ years in electrical design.
• Experience with Extended Power Uprates and major $1B+ projects.
• Knowledge of NRC, INPO, IEEE, NERC, ANSI codes.

Responsibilities

• Lead I&C and Digital scope for EPU projects with safety, quality, cost, and schedule focus.
• Direct and review I&C and Digital system designs for compliance with standards.
• Coordinate with EPCs, OEMs, and site engineering for compatibility.
• Provide technical leadership to resolve I&C and Digital issues.
• Ensure designs support long-term operability and integration.

Skills

Electrical engineering

I&C engineering

Nuclear engineering

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

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

Responsible for leading the I&C and digital engineering scope of the Power Uprate projects. Ensures high-quality design, modification, and testing of I&C and Digital systems while maintaining compliance with NRC requirements, NERC reliability standards, and Vistra governance. Coordinates with EPC partners, OEMs, and site engineering to deliver reliable, constructible, and safe I&C and Digital solutions that integrate seamlessly into plant infrastructure.

Job Description

Key Accountabilities

• Lead the I&C and Digital scope for EPU projects, ensuring safety, quality, cost, and schedule performance.
• Direct and review I&C and Digital system designs, ensuring compliance with IEEE, NRC, NERC, and fleet standards.
• Coordinate with EPC contractors, OEMs, and site engineering to ensure compatibility and constructability of I&C and Digital modifications.
• Support Owner’s Engineer and independent reviews to validate design quality, operability, and reliability.
• Provide technical leadership for resolving I&C and Digital issues to maintain project and outage milestones.
• Ensure I&C and Digital designs support long‑term operability, maintainability, and integration into the fleet’s systems.

Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required; Electrical Engineering discipline preferred
• 10+ years of nuclear engineering experience, with 5+ years in electrical systems design, modification, or major projects.
• Direct experience with Extended Power Uprates, electrical upgrades, switchyard/grid integration, or equivalent $1B+ projects.
• Strong knowledge of NRC, INPO, IEEE, NERC, and ANSI codes and standards.
• Demonstrated ability to lead electrical engineering teams and coordinate with EPCs, OEMs, and site operations.
• Experience supporting regulatory submittals and addressing NRC/INPO or NERC compliance questions preferred.

Key Metrics

• On-time delivery of electrical design milestones.
• Compliance with NRC, INPO, IEEE, and NERC standards.
• Minimal corrective actions from audits and reviews.
• Strong coordination with EPCs, OEMs, and site engineering.
• Reliable integration of electrical systems into plant operations.
• Successful completion of independent reviews with minimal corrective actions.
• Effective coordination between Project Leadership site engineering, Owner’s Engineer, and third parties.

Job Family

Plant Operations

Company

Vistra Nuclear Operations Company

Locations

Oak Harbor, Ohio
Ohio

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