Major Projects - I&C Engineering Manager - Beaver Valley

Vistra Corp.; Shippingport (PA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Vistra Corp. is seeking a leader for the I&C and digital engineering scope of Power Uprate projects in Shippingport, Pennsylvania. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of nuclear engineering experience, particularly in electrical systems design.

This role involves ensuring compliance with NRC requirements and leading cross-functional teams to deliver reliable solutions. If you are committed to exceeding customer expectations and teamwork, we invite you to apply.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of nuclear engineering or heavy industrial engineering experience.
• 5+ years in electrical systems design or major projects.
• Strong knowledge of NRC, IEEE, NERC codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the I&C and Digital scope for EPU projects.
• Direct and review I&C and Digital system designs.
• Coordinate with EPC contractors and site engineering.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Nuclear Engineering

Electrical Systems Design

Project Management

EPC Coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Overview

This role is responsible for leading the I&C and digital engineering scope of the Power Uprate projects. The manager 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.

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 Electrical Engineering (required).
• 10+ years of nuclear engineering or heavy industrial 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 Details

Job Family: Plant Operations

Company: Vistra Nuclear Operations Company

Locations: Shippingport, Pennsylvania

We are a company of people committed to: Exceeding Customer Expectations, Great People, Teamwork, Competitive Spirit and Effective Communication. If this describes you, then apply today!

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