Project Engineer - Construction - Associate thru Consulting

TXU Energy; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Vistra in Irving, Texas is seeking a Project Engineer to ensure the engineering and design phases are executed safely, on schedule, and within budget. You will verify site-specific designs align with Vistra fleet standards and develop new engineering standards for systems and equipment.

You will support EPC contractors, perform hazard analyses, and contribute to economic justifications for projects while applying regulatory codes and industry best practices.

Qualifications

• BS or greater in an Engineering discipline; Civil Engineering background preferred.
• 5+ years relevant experience (power generation operations, maintenance, engineering).
• Proficient with codes, standards, regulations, budgeting, & project management.

Responsibilities

• Develop engineering design standards and specifications for each system/component per Vistra standards and Fleet SME guidance.
• Create/maintain a repository for all project designs and fleet standards including lessons learned.
• Coordinate to ensure engineering and equipment standards are incorporated into each project design and Contract Strategy.
• Complete a hazard analysis of all projects during pre-construction phase.
• Utilize Vistra Playbook during development and construction of projects.
• Review IFC designs for construction projects issued by EPC contractor.
• Support major equipment selection during early phase engineering.
• Develop Engineering SOWs & Owners Engineering SOWs.
• Contribute to economic justification/analysis for projects.

Skills

Effective communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

BS or higher in Engineering (Civil preferred)

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Job Summary

Pay and level will be determined by education/skills/experience

The Project Engineer ensures the engineering and design phases are executed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with project requirements. The Project Engineer is responsible for developing and maintaining existing and creating new engineering standards for systems and equipment in the Vistra. The Project Engineer is responsible for verifying all site‑specific engineering designs and equipment specifications align with Vistra fleet standards and Fleet SME guidance and are accurately incorporated into each project & contract strategy.

Key Accountabilities

• Develop engineering design standards/guidelines/specifications for each system(s)/components in accordance with Vistra standards and Fleet SME guidance.
• Create/maintain a repository for all project designs and fleet standards – including incorporating lessons learned from previous projects
• Coordination to ensure engineering and equipment standards are accurately incorporated into each project design and Contract Strategy
• Complete a hazard analysis of all projects during pre‑construction phase
• Utilize Vistra Playbook during development and construction of projects
• Review of 10%, 30%, 60%, IFC designs for construction Projects issued by EPC contractor
• Support major equipment selection during early phase engineering
• Develop Engineering SOW’s & Owners Engineering SOW’s
• Contributes to economic justification/analysis for projects

Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements

• Merit is determined by demonstrated skills and relevant years of experience.
• BS or greater in an Engineering discipline. Civil Engineering background preferred.
• 5+ years relevant experience (power generation operations, maintenance, engineering)
• Required experience in major Power Plant Electrical System Design
• Effective communication of complex concepts
• Knowledgeable of applicable codes, standards, regulations, and industry best practices; budgeting, & project management
• Demonstrates and applies knowledge of current and pending regulatory, code and general industry issues to resolve Vistra’s interests.
• Proficient with business/technical evaluation processes.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in leadership, interpersonal skills, communication, creative problem solving and team building
• High level of expertise in MS Office suite
• Experience gained through college degree programs and/or certifications is applicable to above skills
• Able to execute projects/strategies with minimal oversight.

Key Metrics

• Capture current engineering design standards, identify gaps and update standards to improve the quality of future projects
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with key project stakeholders
• Successful delivery of projects to Operations within established financial and production related performance targets
• Maintain effective working relationships.

Be able to provide technical direction Pay grade and salary will be determined by education and experience, associate through consulting engineer.

Job Family Engineering Services Company Vistra Corporate Services Company

Locations Irving, Texas Texas

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.

We are a company of people committed to: Exceeding Customer Expectations, Great People, Teamwork, Competitive Spirit and Effective Communication.

Vistra (NYSE: VST) is a leading Fortune 500 integrated retail electricity and power generation company based in Irving, Texas, that provides essential power resources to customers, businesses, and communities from California to Maine. Vistra is the largest competitive power generator in the U.S., with a capacity of approximately 41,000 megawatts, or enough to power 20 million homes, operating in all of the major competitive wholesale markets in the country. Vistra is a leader in the energy transformation and expansion with an unyielding focus on reliability, affordability, and sustainability, powered by a diverse portfolio that includes natural gas, nuclear, coal, solar, and battery energy storage facilities. The company continues to grow its zero-carbon resources, operating the second-largest fleet of competitive nuclear power plants in the country, substantial battery energy storage capacity, and a growing number of solar facilities. Vistra is one of the largest competitive electricity providers in the country and takes an innovative, customer‑centric approach to retail, offering solutions to meet customers’ needs, including more than 50 renewable energy plans. Through its family of retail brands, Vistra serves approximately 5 million residential, commercial, and industrial retail customers. As a leader in the responsible transformation of the country’s energy supply, Vistra has made significant progress towards its 2030 and 2050 targets. The company has committed to a 60% reduction of Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, as compared to our 2010 baseline, and net‑zero carbon emissions by 2050, assuming necessary technological advancements and public policy incentives are achieved. Learn more about our environmental, social, and governance efforts and read the company’s sustainability report at https://vistracorp.com/sustainability/. 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, we work as a team, we compete to win, and we care about our stakeholders, including our customers, our communities where we work and live, our employees, and our investors. Learn more about how Vistra is powering a better way forward at vistracorp.com. Come join us and be part of something special!