On-Site Mechanical Design Engineer - Nuclear Power Plant

Vistra Corp; Glen Rose (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Vistra Nuclear Operations Company in Glen Rose, Texas, seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer for 100% on-site work at the Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant on a 4/10 schedule Monday–Thursday. Residence within a 60-minute commute is typical for this role.

You will provide technical expertise across valves, actuators, rotating equipment, HVAC, piping and thermal-hydraulic systems, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of related job experience, preferably in medium to large industrial facilities.
• PE License or ability to obtain within 6 months of employment.
• Proficiency in PC use, engineering drawings interpretation and engineering-specific applications.

Responsibilities

• Maintain configuration control including calculations, reviews and evaluations and implement design modifications.
• Assist analysis, evaluation and final design for component repairs or obsolescence.
• Support resolution of emergent, short-cycle and near-term engineering work to protect schedules.
• Serve as engineering point of contact for online work week scheduling and Engineering Holds.
• Provide input for operability evaluations and testing procedures.
• Support post-work testing, in-field troubleshooting and root cause analysis (e.g., FMEA).
• Coordinate projects, studies and initiatives through completion.
• Prepare and present technical reports with recommended resolutions.
• Participate in and lead special projects and committees.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Problem solving

Technical writing

Education

B.S. Degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Nuclear preferred)

Job description

Vistra Nuclear Operations Company in Glen Rose, Texas, seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer for 100% on-site work at the Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant on a 4/10 schedule Monday–Thursday. Residence within a 60-minute commute is typical for this role.

You will provide technical expertise across valves, actuators, rotating equipment, HVAC, piping and thermal-hydraulic systems, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.