Principal Engineer - Generation Services

TXU Energy; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Luminant Generation Company LLC in Irving, Texas seeks a Principal Engineer for Generation Services to lead fire protection and emergency management across our fossil, solar, and BESS assets. You will advance emergency preparedness, incident response readiness, drill coordination and investigations to reduce risk and protect operations.

The role requires a BS in engineering, a PE or equivalent experience (8+ years in power/asset-intensive environments), strong NFPA knowledge, and proven ability

Qualifications

• BS or greater in an Engineering discipline.
• Licensed Professional Engineer or minimum 5 years of emergency-related experience.
• Strong knowledge of NFPA standards and industrial safety.
• Experience with emergency planning, drills, responder coordination.
• Experience in power generation or asset-intensive environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead fleetwide emergency preparedness, drill coordination, and incident response readiness.
• Support development and continuous improvement of site emergency plans and procedures.
• Coordinate with first responders and AHJs to strengthen incident response.
• Lead or support fire investigations and root cause analysis.
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Security and EHS.

Skills

Emergency incident response

Emergency management

Fire investigations

Industrial safety

NFPA standards

Contractor coordination

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BS in Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE)

Job description

Principal Engineer - Generation Services page is loaded## Principal Engineer - Generation Serviceslocations: Irving, Texastime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: 40016756If you have what it takes to become part of the Vistra family and would like to start a promising career with a global leader, take a look at the exciting employment opportunities that are currently available and apply online.**Job Summary**We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Fire Protection / Emergency Management professional to support and enhance emergency preparedness, incident response, and fire protection programs across our power generation fleet. This role is responsible for supporting fire protection program implementation, emergency management planning, drill coordination, incident response readiness, and fire investigations to ensure compliance with applicable codes, insurance requirements, and internal standards.The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in emergency incident response, emergency preparedness, fire investigations, and industrial risk reduction within asset-intensive environments. This position plays a critical role in reducing operational risk, strengthening emergency response readiness, supporting safe and continuous operations, and enhancing coordination with site personnel, first responders, and external agencies across Vistra's coal, gas, solar, and BESS assets.**Job Description****Key Accountabilities**Emergency Management & Incident Response* Lead and support fleetwide **emergency preparedness, emergency drill coordination, and incident response readiness** activities.* Support sites with **emergency drills, exercises, and preparedness activities** as needed.* Assist with development, review, and continuous improvement of site emergency response plans, pre-fire plans, and related emergency procedures.* Partner with site leadership to enhance emergency readiness, incident response coordination, and recovery planning.* Meet with **first responders, fire departments, emergency management organizations, and Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs)** to develop strong partnerships and enhance emergency incident response.* Support lessons learned reviews following drills, exercises, and actual events, and recommend improvements to strengthen site and fleet readiness.Fire Protection Program Support* Support evaluation and continuous improvement of fire protection programs across a diverse fleet of fossil generation, solar, and BESS facilities.* Review fire protection system performance, impairments, and operational readiness in partnership with site teams.* Support compliance with applicable standards including **NFPA, OSHA, and IFC** as applicable to site operations and equipment.* Identify gaps and recommend corrective actions to mitigate fire and explosion risks.Fire Investigations & Corrective Actions* Lead or support fire investigations, event reviews, and root cause analysis related to fire events, near misses, and emergency response performance.* Support post-incident assessments to identify lessons learned and strengthen prevention and response strategies across the fleet.Project Scope Development & Program Support* Support development of scopes for fire protection improvements, emergency response enhancements, and risk reduction initiatives.* Review technical specifications, contractor work scopes, and related documentation supporting fire protection and emergency preparedness improvements.* Support capital and expense planning activities, including cost estimates, schedules, and risk assessments for fire protection and emergency management initiatives.Contractor & Vendor Coordination* Support oversight of contractors and vendors during installation, testing, commissioning, or emergency preparedness support activities.* Review contractor submittals, test records, inspection documentation, and related deliverables.* Coordinate with external service providers to ensure quality execution and compliance with operational requirements.Risk Management & Continuous Improvement* Collaborate with insurance carriers and internal stakeholders during site assessments and audits.* Identify recurring risks, program gaps, and improvement opportunities across coal, gas, solar, and BESS operations.Cross-Functional Collaboration* Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Security, and EHS teams to integrate fire protection and emergency management requirements into plant activities.* Build effective working relationships across organizational boundaries to support consistent fleetwide implementation of fire protection and emergency management expectations.**Education, Experience & Skill Requirements:**- BS or greater in an Engineering discipline- Licensed Professional Engineer or minimum 5 years of experience in emergency incident response, emergency management, fire investigations, industrial safety, fire protection program support, or related roles within industrial, power generation, or similar asset-intensive environments.- Demonstrates and applies knowledge of current and pending regulatory, code and general industry issues to resolve Vistra's interests.- Strong working knowledge of NFPA standards- Demonstrated experience conducting or supporting fire investigations, event reviews, and corrective action development.- Familiarity with emergency planning, drill support, responder coordination, and incident command concepts preferred.- Proficient in fossil, solar, battery, or nuclear plant technologies- Minimum 8 years of experience in power plant operations / engineering or comparable industries- Communication -Must be able to effectively communicate with peers, management and/or represent Vistra's interests to outside agencies- Able to execute projects/strategies with some oversight.- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and coordinate with contractors, consultants, and site personnel simultaneously.- Demonstrated high performer through consecutive evaluations or work history for external candidates.**Key Metrics:**Compliance & Risk Reduction* Reduction in identified fire protection and emergency preparedness program deficiencies across the fleet.* Improved emergency preparedness performance through stronger planning, coordination, and response readiness.Incident Response & Investigations* Effective support of site drills, exercises, and emergency response readiness activities.* Timely and thorough completion of fire investigations, event reviews, and corrective actions.* Timely closure of audit findings, preparedness gaps, and corrective actions.**Job Family**Engineering Services**Company**Luminant Generation Company LLC**Locations**Irving, TexasTexas### *We are a company of people committed to: Exceeding Customer Expectations, Great People, Teamwork, Competitive Spirit and Effective Communication. If this describes you, then apply today!*### ***If you currently work for Vistra or its subsidiaries, please apply via the internal career site.*****It is the policy of the Company to comply with all employment laws and to afford equal employment opportunity to individuals in all aspects of employment, including in selection for job opportunities, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, protected veteran status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws.****If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance submitting an application or would like to request an accommodation, please email us at [e-mail] to make a request.**Vistra's hardworking team is committed to its purpose, \"lighting up lives, powering a better way forward\" and is guided by four core principles: we do business the right way,