Nuclear Core Reload Design Lead

Luminant; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Vistra Nuclear Operations Company seeks a Nuclear Fuel Reload Design Engineer to lead planning, integration, execution, and closeout of reactor-core reload design projects for Comanche Peak. You will coordinate cross-functional teams including engineering, fuel vendors, operations, outage, licensing, and QA to deliver safe, schedule-ready reload designs.

The role ensures analyses, documentation, reviews, and changes align with licensing bases and regulatory requirements, managing scope,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Chemical, Industrial, Nuclear) from an accredited program.
• Minimum six years of relevant engineering experience. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered consistent with applicable grade-level requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve complex technical issues and coordinate engineering work across multiple disciplines or organizations.
• Working knowledge of engineering processes, configuration management, design changes, quality requirements, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Ability to interpret technical analyses and effectively communicate technical information, recommendations, risks, and decisions.
• Strong written, verbal, facilitation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required site access and meet applicable security, fitness-for-duty, training, and qualification requirements.

Responsibilities

• Identify, plan, and perform engineering activities required to meet assigned objectives, schedules, and business needs.
• Lead evaluation and resolution of complex technical and operational issues using sound engineering judgment.
• Coordinate projects, studies, and initiatives through completion, including scope, milestones, risks, resources, and deliverables.
• Support and coordinate nuclear fuel and core design activities, including fuel management strategy, reactor‑physics analyses, thermal‑hydraulic considerations, and cycle‑specific operating limits.
• Provide technical integration across engineering disciplines and affected organizations to ensure work is complete, technically sound, and appropriately reviewed.
• Participate in evaluations of design, methodology, equipment, and procedural changes, including application of the 10 CFR 50.59 process.
• Coordinate with internal organizations, external fuel suppliers, vendors, and contractors to support project execution and resolve technical issues.
• Lead project meetings, technical reviews, and readiness activities; communicate status, risks, decisions, and recommendations.
• Prepare and present technical reports, evaluations, and recommendations supporting complex engineering decisions.
• Lead complex problem‑solving efforts, including evaluation of alternatives, assessment of risk, and implementation of solutions.
• Ensure engineering work and deliverables comply with applicable procedures, configuration management, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in and, as needed, lead special projects, committees, technical reviews, and industry activities.
• Provide technical guidance and support to less‑experienced engineers and team members.
• Comply with applicable safety policies and procedures and promote a safe working environment.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Chemical, Industrial, Nuclear)

Job description

Vistra Nuclear Operations Company seeks a Nuclear Fuel Reload Design Engineer to lead planning, integration, execution, and closeout of reactor-core reload design projects for Comanche Peak. You will coordinate cross-functional teams including engineering, fuel vendors, operations, outage, licensing, and QA to deliver safe, schedule-ready reload designs.

The role ensures analyses, documentation, reviews, and changes align with licensing bases and regulatory requirements, managing scope,