Strategic Engineer: Nuclear Fleet & Tech

TXU Retail Services Company; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Vistra Nuclear Operations is seeking an experienced engineer for a normal career level cap position within the engineering hierarchy. You will contribute to strategic planning for the nuclear fleet, manage life cycle of components, and coordinate outages and preventive maintenance with cross functional teams.

The role requires a BS in engineering, PE preferred but not required, and strong knowledge of regulatory issues and technology integration to improve fleet reliability and

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement long-term life cycle management strategies for the VISTRA nuclear fleet, focusing on operational sustainability, safety, and cost-effectiveness.
• Asset Management: Oversee asset tracking and lifecycle management, ensuring optimal utilization and timely maintenance and replacement.
• Risk Assessment: Conduct risk assessments and mitigation strategies to ensure safety and reliability of the fleet.
• Technology Integration: Identify and integrate emerging technologies to enhance fleet efficiency and long-range plans.

Education

BS or greater in an Engineering discipline

Licensed Professional Engineer or meets additional years of experience requirements

Regulatory, code and industry issues knowledge

Technical evaluation processes

Nuclear plant technologies

Communication with stakeholders

Project/strategy execution with oversight

Fundamental scientific principles

Job description

Vistra Nuclear Operations is seeking an experienced engineer for a normal career level cap position within the engineering hierarchy. You will contribute to strategic planning for the nuclear fleet, manage life cycle of components, and coordinate outages and preventive maintenance with cross functional teams.

The role requires a BS in engineering, PE preferred but not required, and strong knowledge of regulatory issues and technology integration to improve fleet reliability and