Nuclear Electrical & I&C Systems Engineer

Vistra Corp.; Kentucky; On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Vistra Nuclear Operations Company is seeking an Electrical/Instrumentation & Control (I&C) Systems Engineer at the Perry Nuclear Power Plant in Perry, Ohio. The role leads in developing solutions for system issues to support plant operations and maintenance during both outage and non-outage periods.

The engineer coordinates design changes, performs field walk-downs, interfaces with regulators, and mentors staff while upholding safety and reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required; Electrical Engineering preferred.
• Experience with electrical and/or I&C systems design at a nuclear facility is preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• ETAP and MicroStation CAD software experience preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and analytical skills; strong written and spoken communication.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Maintain plant configuration control by advocating for the site's Design Bases.
• Provide technical expertise for electrical plant equipment issues on problem solving and troubleshooting teams.
• Prepare plant design modifications with approvals, calculations, and documentation for online or outage implementation.
• Develop investigations and corrective actions under the Corrective Action Program.
• Coordinate vendor reviews and external consulting outputs for capital projects.
• Support NRC inspections and interface with regulatory agencies.
• Perform field walk-downs and resolve plant issues while validating constructability.
• Review schedules and work orders to ensure efficient execution and technical adequacy.
• Champion design change improvements across departments and maintain safety commitments.
• Develop professional relationships and participate in Emergency Response Organization duties as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Analytical ability

Communication skills

Independent work

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

ETAP

MicroStation CAD

Job description

Vistra Nuclear Operations Company is seeking an Electrical/Instrumentation & Control (I&C) Systems Engineer at the Perry Nuclear Power Plant in Perry, Ohio. The role leads in developing solutions for system issues to support plant operations and maintenance during both outage and non-outage periods.

The engineer coordinates design changes, performs field walk-downs, interfaces with regulators, and mentors staff while upholding safety and reliability.