Strategic Engineer - Beaver Valley

TXU Energy; Beaver Valley (DE); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Vistra Nuclear Operations in Shippingport, PA seeks an experienced engineer to drive long‑range planning for the nuclear fleet, manage asset life cycles, and integrate new technologies to improve reliability and cost efficiency.

The role emphasizes strategic planning, risk assessment, and cross‑functional collaboration to support safe, compliant, and sustainable operations.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or higher is required.
• PE license preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of regulatory, codes and industry issues.
• Proficient in technical evaluation processes.
• Nuclear plant technologies familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Strategic planning and life cycle management for nuclear fleet.
• Develop long-range plan for component replacement and refurbishment.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams for outages and maintenance.
• Manage asset lifecycle and ensure availability of components.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies.
• Identify and integrate emerging technologies into long-range plans.

Skills

Engineering knowledge

PE license

Regulatory knowledge

Technical evaluation

Nuclear plant tech

8 years experience

Communication

Project execution

Track record

Education

BS in Engineering

PE license (preferred)

Job description

Job Summary

Normal career level cap position within the engineering hierarchy. General analysis and implementation of generation technologies for application to Vistra operations or commercial development. Manage programs and projects to enhance the commercial availability of new technologies and enhancement to existing technologies.

Key Accountabilities

• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement long-term life cycle management strategies for the VISTRA nuclear fleet, focusing on operational sustainability, safety, and cost-effectiveness.
• Create a comprehensive long-range plan for component replacement and refurbishment, including timelines and critical milestones.
• Inform the VISTRA corporation of future budgetary needs based on the long-range plan.
• Work with cross functional teams to develop major outage and preventative maintenance work scope.

Asset Management

• Oversee the tracking and management of assets throughout their life cycle, ensuring optimal utilization and timely maintenance and replacement.
• Coordinate with supply chain partners to ensure availability and reliability of critical components and materials over the long term.

Risk Assessment

• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments to identify potential issues and implement mitigation strategies to ensure the safety and reliability of the fleet.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to address long-term challenges and uncertainties.

Technology Integration

• Identify and integrate emerging technologies and best practices to enhance fleet efficiency.
• Evaluate the impact of new technologies on the long-range plan and component life cycles.

Education, Experience & Skill Requirements

• BS or greater in an Engineering discipline.
• Licensed Professional Engineer or meets additional years of experience requirements preferred but not required.
• Demonstrates and applies knowledge of current and pending regulatory, code and general industry issues to resolve Vistra’s interests.
• Proficient with technical evaluation processes.
• Proficient in nuclear plant technologies.
• Preferred 8 years experience in power plant operations / engineering or comparable industries.
• Demonstrates application of fundamental scientific principles.
• 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.
• Demonstrated high performer through consecutive evaluations or work history for external candidates.

Key Metrics

• Individual contributor in field of expertise.
• Provides technical support on a fleetwide basis.
• Maintain effective working relationships.
• Be able to explain technical information to ensure work/repairs completed correctly.

Final pay grade will be based on applicant's experience and qualifications

Job Family

Engineering Services Company Vistra Nuclear Operations Company Locations Shippingport, Pennsylvania Pennsylvania

Company Culture

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

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.

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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.