Nuclear Civil/Structural Projects Lead

Dormont Manufacturing Co; Shippingport (PA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Vistra Nuclear Operations Company in Shippingport, Pennsylvania, seeks a senior civil/structural engineering leader for Expanded Power Uprate projects. The role directs design, analysis, and construction to meet NRC requirements and fleet standards, coordinating with EPCs, OEMs, and site teams to deliver safe, constructible solutions.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in nuclear or heavy industrial engineering, with 5+ years in civil/structural design, and experience with large-scale power

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering is required.
• 10+ years in nuclear or heavy industrial engineering, with 5+ years in civil/structural design and construction.
• Experience on Extended Power Uprates, large component replacements, or >$1B infrastructure projects.

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.

Job description

Vistra Nuclear Operations Company in Shippingport, Pennsylvania, seeks a senior civil/structural engineering leader for Expanded Power Uprate projects. The role directs design, analysis, and construction to meet NRC requirements and fleet standards, coordinating with EPCs, OEMs, and site teams to deliver safe, constructible solutions.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in nuclear or heavy industrial engineering, with 5+ years in civil/structural design, and experience with large-scale power