Nuclear Civil/Structural Engineering Lead

TXU Energy; Kentucky; On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Vistra Nuclear Operations Company seeks a Civil/Structural Engineering Manager to lead the civil/structural scope for Extended Power Uprate projects. You will ensure design compliance with NRC licensing bases and fleet standards while coordinating with EPCs, OEMs, and site engineers to deliver safe, constructible solutions.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Civil/Structural Engineering, 10+ years in nuclear/heavy industrial engineering, and experience in seismic analysis and NRC design-basis

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; Civil or Structural Engineering (desired).
• 10+ years of nuclear or heavy industrial engineering experience, with 5+ years in civil/structural design and construction.
• 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 the 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

Civil/structural design

Nuclear/Heavy industrial experience

Seismic analysis

Project leadership

NRC design-basis compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Civil or Structural)

Tools

ASME/ACI/ACI-AISC codes

Job description

Vistra Nuclear Operations Company seeks a Civil/Structural Engineering Manager to lead the civil/structural scope for Extended Power Uprate projects. You will ensure design compliance with NRC licensing bases and fleet standards while coordinating with EPCs, OEMs, and site engineers to deliver safe, constructible solutions.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Civil/Structural Engineering, 10+ years in nuclear/heavy industrial engineering, and experience in seismic analysis and NRC design-basis