New Construction - Commissioning Engineer (Staff thru Principal Consulting)

TXU Retail Services Company; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy services provider is seeking a Commissioning Engineer responsible for commissioning new construction projects and ensuring they meet operational standards. The role involves coordinating with contractors, establishing testing procedures, and providing technical support during commissioning. Candidates must have over 6 years of relevant experience in power generation and a Bachelor of Science in Engineering. This position requires significant travel, long hours, and strong problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• 6+ years relevant experience in power generation operations, maintenance, or engineering.
• Ability to work in excess of 12 hours per day and frequent travel required.
• Ability to analyze problems, identify solutions, and influence change.

Responsibilities

• Commissioning of new construction projects for safe operations.
• Coordinate with EPC contractors and ensure successful turnover.
• Establish commissioning and testing procedures.
• Provide on-site technical expertise and coordination with Fleet SME resources.
• Document commissioning processes and procedures and ensure turnover.
• Coordinate with stakeholders (vendors, IT, cybersecurity, operations, and commercial teams).
• Support projects post-commissioning to ensure successful turnover to operations.
• Ensure contract deliverables are met on time, on budget, and meet safety/performance targets.

Skills

Power Plant Control Systems

Engineering communication

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor of Science 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 and apply online.**Job Summary**The Commissioning Engineer is responsible for the commissioning of new construction projects to ensure projects are turned over to operations for future safe and reliable operations. The Commissioning Engineer is responsible for verifying the project controls system fully functions and operates in alignment with engineering designs and equipment specifications. The control system operation shall align with Vistra fleet standards and Fleet SME guidance. The Commissioning Engineer shall coordinate with EPC Contractors, Controls suppliers, and owners engineers to ensure all necessary testing and commissioning is completed for turnover to Vistra Operations. Travel for the project will be necessary and may required extended travel to meet project needs. Please note, location will vary based on project assignment.**Job Description****Key Accountabilities**•Develop engineering / control system design and equipment specifications for each project in accordance with Vistra standard specifications and Fleet SME guidance•Establish commissioning and testing procedures that can be standardized across all projects and modified as needed for specific projects.•Coordinate delivery and installation of system controls equipment•Provide on-site technical expertise and coordination with Fleet SME resources•Construct, implement and document commissioning and testing processes and procedures•Coordinate with key stakeholders (controls vendors, Vistra IT, Vistra Cybersecurity, Vistra Operations, and Vistra Commercial teams)•Support projects post commissioning/operation as required to ensure successful turnover•Ensure contract deliverables are interpreted and executed on-time, on-budget and within safety and performance requirements•Develop and support documentation turnover from essential contractors during commissioning**Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements**•6+ years relevant experience (power generation operations, maintenance, engineering)•Required experience in Power Plant Control Systems•Ability to look critically at a problem set, identify unique solutions and influence change•Strong interpersonal and communication skills – to be applied across the organization and externally, including the ability to confidently and effectively explain engineering requirements, including to non-technical audiences.•Occasional long, irregular hours. May often require the employee to work in excess of 12 hours per day and in excess of seven (7) consecutive days. This position requires frequent travel and/or long-term assignments away from home.•Bachelor of Science in an accredited Engineering or Engineering Technology program•Experience gained through college degree programs and/or certifications is applicable to above skills**Key Metrics**•Meet or exceed all annual business objectives – including but not limited to:o Safety, environmental and regulatory complianceo Production: Direct Commissioning activities to meet corporate goals and objectives of new construction projectso Successful delivery of new construction projects to Operations within established financial and production related performance targetsPay grade and salary will be determined by education and experience**Job Family**Engineering Services**Company**Vistra Corporate Services Company**Locations**Irving, TexasTexas### *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!*### ***If you currently work for Vistra or its subsidiaries, please apply via the internal career site.*****It is the policy of the Company to comply with all employment laws and to afford equal employment opportunity to individuals in all aspects of employment, including in selection for job opportunities, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, protected veteran status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws.****If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance submitting an application or would like to request an accommodation, please email us at [e-mail] to make a request.**Vistra’s hardworking team is committed to its purpose, “lighting up lives, powering a better way forward” and is guided by four core principles: we do business the right way, we work as a team, we compete to win, and we care about our stakeholders, including our customers, our communities where we work and live, our employees, and our investors. Learn more about how Vistra is powering a better way forward at .