Vistra Corp.

Structural Engineer - Principal Engineer

Vistra Corp.$110K — $130K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, with a preference for structural engineering experience
  • 8 years of relevant experience in civil/structural engineering
  • Registered Professional Engineer (PE) preferred in one of the states with Vistra assets
  • Proficient in design, repair, and maintenance practices for power generation equipment
  • Knowledgeable in legal, regulatory, and code requirements for design and construction constraints

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate and maintain structural inspection programs for fossil and renewable energy fleet
  • Incorporate safety for personnel and the public in engineering plans and designs
  • Prepare and present detailed reports, designs, and recommendations for complex engineering issues
  • Facilitate effective management of contractors and engineering firms for project execution
  • Ensure all engineering designs adhere to sound engineering practices
  • Prepare civil and structural standards along with operating procedures for new constructions
  • Provide accurate cost and schedule estimates for inspections and repairs

Benefits

  • Flexibility for base location at one of Vistra's fossil power generation sites
  • Opportunity to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Development of cross-functional communication skills through diverse team coordination
  • Involvement in critical inspections that ensure the safety and reliability of power generation facilities
  • Potential to influence project direction and engineering standards through strategic program development
Full Job Description
Job Summary This position is responsible for developing, coordinating, and maintaining structural engineering programs, including providing repair and maintenance plans/designs to plant teams. The Engineer will be responsible for providing civil and structural engineering support for the Vistra generation fleet. The Engineer will be responsible for establishing and maintaining fleet standards for inspections of critical equipment to ensure safe and reliable operation. This position can work independently, applying extensive SME knowledge and must coordinate effectively with all work groups.

* Flexibility for base location at one of Vistra's fossil power generation sites. Job Description •Coordinates and maintains fossil/renewables fleet structural inspection programs, including: Structural Integrity Program, Chimney Inspection Program, and Fuel Oil Storage Tanks Program. •Incorporates personnel and public safety as a priority in the plans and designs. •Prepares and presents reports, sketches, and designs, including recommendations to resolve complex issues. •Facilitates effective contractor management with engineering firms. •Ensures all project designs are in accordance with sound engineering practice. •Prepares and designs civil/structural standards (including new construction) & operating procedures. •Provides cost and schedule estimates for inspections and implementation of designed repairs. •Performs assignments in a thorough and reliable manner. •Ability to effectively manage significant number of projects simultaneously. •Works with minimal supervision. •Shows adaptability to coordinate materials, personnel, and schedules. •Ability to communicate technical subjects and complex ideas to a diverse audience. •Clearly explains options, costs, benefits, risks. •Ability to persuade and negotiate solutions. Education, Experience & Skill Requirements •Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering. Structural engineering experience preferred. •8 years related job experience. •Registered PE preferred in at least one state with Vistra plant assets. •Design, repair, and/or maintenance practices for power plant equipment. •Technically proficient in civil/structural engineering. •Cognizant of legal, regulatory, and code requirements to meet design constraints. •Understands objectives and parameters of design and construction and works within them. •Experience gained through college degree programs and/or certifications is applicable to above skills. **Level of position will be determined by applicable skills and experience. Key Metrics •Meets expectations of work product reliability and volume. •Completes objectives within target time constraints. •Effectively communicates and resolves issues with other work groups while preparing and presenting detailed documentation and plans of complex design. •Technical issues are resolved in a manner consistent with operational profile of the asset. •Effective Chimney Inspection Program, Structural Integrity Program, and Oil Storage Tanks •Program documentation and program sustainability. Job Family Engineering Services Company Luminant Generation Company LLC Locations Irving, Texas Texas

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.
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