On-Site Mechanical Design Engineer, Nuclear Plant

TXU Energy (Vistra Corp); Glen Rose (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Vistra Nuclear Operations Company in Glen Rose, Texas is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to provide expert design support for power plant systems, including valves, actuators, rotating equipment, HVAC, and piping. The role focuses on safety, configuration control, and compliance with NRC licenses and design bases.

The position is 100% on-site at the Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant, with a 4/10 schedule (Mon-Thu).

Qualifications

• B.S. Degree in Engineering (Mechanical) or Nuclear engineering or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to support plant walkdowns and inspections.
• Proficiency with engineering software, drawings, and PC tools.
• Minimum of 4 years of related experience in large industrial facilities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain design configuration and implement design modifications per plant basis and regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate repairs/replacements due to degradation or obsolescence.
• Support emergent, short-cycle engineering tasks to protect the work week schedule.
• Lead and coordinate projects and engineering studies to completion.
• Prepare technical reports with recommendations for issue resolution.

Skills

Mechanical design

Cross-functional collaboration

Written communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical) or Nuclear engineering

Tools

ASME B31.3

ASME BPV Code VIII

API 610/650/653

Job description

Vistra Nuclear Operations Company in Glen Rose, Texas is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to provide expert design support for power plant systems, including valves, actuators, rotating equipment, HVAC, and piping. The role focuses on safety, configuration control, and compliance with NRC licenses and design bases.

The position is 100% on-site at the Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant, with a 4/10 schedule (Mon-Thu).