B.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; 6 years preferred.
Prior experience in the nuclear industry is a plus.
Strong teamwork and collaboration skills across departments.
Effective communication skills for complex technical issues.
Responsibilities
Support resolution of emergent engineering work to protect schedules.
Act as engineering point of contact for online work week execution.
Provide input for Operability evaluations and follow-up.
Deliver support for post-work testing and validation.
Conduct troubleshooting and root cause analysis for complex issues.
Prepare and implement Minor Design Modifications.
Lead analysis of complex technical issues.
Benefits
Opportunities for professional development and growth.
Collaborative work environment with cross-departmental teamwork.
Engagement in special projects and committees.
Support for plant walkdowns and inspections.
Full Job Description
Job Summary
The Electrical/I&C Engineer provides technical expertise and operational support across a broad range of nuclear power plant systems and components. This includes transmitters (pressure, level, temperature), analog PID control circuit boards, electromechanical relays, radiation monitors, power supplies, transformers, inverters, batteries, and nuclear system-specific control software.Job Description
The role is critical to maintaining equipment reliability, supporting emergent issues, and ensuring safe and efficient plant operations.
Key Accountabilities:
Support resolution of emergent, short-cycle, and near-term engineering work to protect the work week schedule.
Serve as engineering point of contact for execution of the online work week schedule and resolution of Engineering Holds.
Provide engineering input and follow-up for Operability evaluations.
Deliver engineering support for post-work testing and validation.
Conduct complex troubleshooting and root cause analysis (e.g., FMEA, confirm/refute).
Provide technical input for testing procedures and analysis.
Support resolution of operating challenges.
Assist with planning and provide support for emergent questions and in-field activities.
Prepare and implement Minor Design Modifications.
Lead interpretation and analysis of complex technical issues.
Coordinate assigned projects, studies, and initiatives through completion.
Comply with safety policies and procedures to maintain a safe working environment.
Prepare and present technical reports with recommendations for issue resolution.
Participate in and occasionally lead special projects and committees.
Perform all other duties as assigned.
Education, Experience, and Skill Requirements:
B.S. Degree in Engineering (Electrical Engineering preferred), or other closely related scientific discipline/physical science associated with power plant operations; or equivalent work experience (defined as demonstrated success at the engineer/technical specialist level).
Physical ability and willingness to support plant walkdowns and inspections.
Proficiency in PC use, engineering-specific applications, and engineering drawing interpretation.
Minimum of 2 years of related job experience preferred. At least 6 years preferred.**
Prior experience in the nuclear industry is favorable.
Strong teamwork and collaboration skills across organizational boundaries.
Effective written and verbal communication skills for conveying complex technical issues.
Ability to influence and build effective working relationships across departments.
In-depth understanding of power plant equipment and system interrelationships.
Capability to evaluate technical alternatives considering economic impact.
Skilled in applying systematic problem-solving processes to address complex issues.
** Candidates with all levels of education and experience are encouraged to apply. Final pay grade and compensation will be based on applicant's experience and qualifications ** Key Metrics:
Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration across organizational boundaries.
Clear and effective communication of complex technical issues.
Ability to influence outcomes through strong working relationships.
Deep understanding of power plant equipment and system interactions.
Evaluation of technical alternatives with consideration of business impact.
Effective application of structured problem-solving methodologies.
Job Family
Engineering ServicesCompany
Vistra Nuclear Operations CompanyLocations
Perry, OhioOhio
About Vistra Corp.
Vistra (NYSE: VST) is a leading Fortune 500 integrated retail electricity and power generation company that provides essential resources to customers, businesses, and communities from California to Maine. Based in Irving, Texas, Vistra is a leader in the energy transformation with an unyielding focus on reliability, affordability, and sustainability. The company safely operates a reliable, efficient, power generation fleet of natural gas, nuclear, coal, solar, and battery energy storage facilities while taking an innovative, customer-centric approach to its retail business.
In the 2020 Forbes Global 2000, Vistra Energy was ranked as the 756th-largest public company in the world.
The company owns the Moss Landing Power Plant in California which currently contains the largest battery energy storage system in the world.
In 2016, Texas Competitive Electric Holdings, parent company of TXU Energy and Luminant, emerged from Chapter 11. TCEH was then rebranded as Vistra Energy.
Vistra acquired Dynegy in 2018. In 2019, Ambit Energy was acquired, resulting in a 32% residential market share in ERCOT, with NRG Energy as its largest competitor. It also acquired Crius Energy in 2019.
