Senior Power Plant Commissioning Engineer - New Projects

Vistra Corp.; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Vistra Corp. is seeking a Commissioning Engineer to lead the commissioning of large-scale, new construction projects to ensure turnover to Operations with safe, reliable performance.

The role requires coordinating with EPC Contractors, controls vendors, IT, cybersecurity, and operations, with travel and relocation as needed. Candidates should have 6+ years in power generation operations/engineering, expertise in power plant control systems, and a BS in Engineering or Engineering Technology.

Qualifications

• 6+ years relevant experience (power generation operations, maintenance, engineering).
• Experience with Power Plant Control Systems.
• Ability to critically analyze problems and influence change.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences.
• Occasional long hours, travel, and possible extended assignments away from home.
• BS in an accredited Engineering or Engineering Technology program.
• Experience gained through college degree programs and/or certifications.

Responsibilities

• Develop engineering / control system design and equipment specifications per Vistra standards and Fleet SME guidance.
• Establish commissioning and testing procedures standardized across projects.
• Coordinate delivery and installation of system controls equipment.
• Provide on-site technical expertise and coordination with Fleet SME resources.
• Construct, implement and document commissioning and testing processes and procedures.
• Coordinate with stakeholders (controls vendors, Vistra IT, Vistra Cybersecurity, Vistra Operations, and Vistra Commercial teams).
• Support projects post commissioning/operation to ensure successful turnover.
• Ensure contract deliverables are interpreted and executed on-time, on-budget and safely.
• Develop and support documentation turnover from essential contractors during commissioning.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Engineering Technology background

Job description

Vistra Corp. is seeking a Commissioning Engineer to lead the commissioning of large-scale, new construction projects to ensure turnover to Operations with safe, reliable performance.

The role requires coordinating with EPC Contractors, controls vendors, IT, cybersecurity, and operations, with travel and relocation as needed. Candidates should have 6+ years in power generation operations/engineering, expertise in power plant control systems, and a BS in Engineering or Engineering Technology.