Vistra Corp.

Principal Engineer - Design

Shippingport, PA

full_time

About This Job

If you have what it takes to become part of the Vistra family and would like to start a promising career with a global leader, take a look at the exciting employment opportunities that are currently available and apply online.

Job Summary

The Design Engineering Team is responsible for maintaining the design and licensing bases requirements of the station. One of the primary functions of Design Engineering is to develop modification packages and review any changes to the station to ensure all associated design and licensing requirements remain met and configuration control is maintained.

A Design Engineering Electrical/Instrumentation & Control engineer is responsible for changes to the plants electrical systems, in addition to maintaining the station's electrical analyses and calculations. This position will be more focused on Instrumentation & Control and support of digital upgrades to plant components. Previous experience in development of modification packages, digital equipment, and uncertainty analysis is desirable.

Job Description Key Accountabilities

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Develop modification packages to support station changes and upgrades

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Provide innovative engineering solutions to complex problems

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Maintain the technical conscience for the station and demonstrate accountability for technical products and recommendations

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Participate in and lead special projects or teams on occasion

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Perform reviews specific to digital upgrades to ensure all requirements are met

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Identifies and performs tasks as required to meet objectives

Education, Experience & Skill Requirements:

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BS or greater in an Engineering discipline (Electrical preferred)

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8 yrs related job experience (at least 5 years in nuclear power plant environment preferred)

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Extensive knowledge in Electrical/Instrumentation & Control design engineering

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Knowledge of digital equipment including control systems, transmitters, indicators, and instrumentation is preferred

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Proficient with technical evaluation processes.

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Knowledge of electrical/instrumentation & control component design performance characteristics and specifications

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Experience in performing 10CFR50.59 reviews is preferred

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Communication –Must be able to effectively communicate with peers, management and/or represent Vistra’s interests to outside agencies

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Able to execute projects/strategies with some oversight.

Level of position will be determined by applicable skills/experience

Key Metrics:

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Individual contributor in field of expertise.

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Provides technical support on a fleetwide basis

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Maintain effective working relationships. Be able to explain technical information to ensure work/repairs completed correctly.

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Teamwork and collaboration skills both within and outside of the organization

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Able to apply systematic problem-solving processes to address complex issues

Job Family

Engineering Services

Company

Vistra Nuclear Operations Company

Locations

Shippingport, Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania

We are a company of people committed to: Exceeding Customer Expectations, Great People, Teamwork, Competitive Spirit and Effective Communication. If this describes you, then apply today! If you currently work for Vistra or its subsidiaries, please apply via the internal career site. 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. If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance submitting an application or would like to request an accommodation, please email us at assistance@vistraenergy.com to make a request.

Principal Engineer - Design

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