Project Engineer - Construction - Associate thru Consulting

vst; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Vistra Corporate Services Company in Irving, Texas is seeking a Project Engineer to ensure engineering and design phases are executed safely, on schedule, and within budget. The role will develop and maintain engineering standards for systems and equipment in the Vistra fleet, verify site designs align with fleet guidance, and incorporate them into each project and contract strategy.

The Project Engineer will lead efforts to create/design SOWs, support equipment selection in early phases, and

Qualifications

• BS or greater in an Engineering discipline.
• Civil Engineering background preferred.
• 5+ years relevant experience in power generation operations, maintenance, engineering.
• Experience in major Power Plant Electrical System Design.

Responsibilities

• Develop engineering design standards/guidelines/specifications for each system.
• Create/maintain a repository for all project designs and fleet standards.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Engineering design

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Education

BS in Engineering

Civil Engineering background

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.

Job Description

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

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