Luminant
Posted 3mo ago

Structural Engineer - Principal Engineer

Luminant
Irving, Texas, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities
  • coordinate inspections
  • design repairs
  • manage projects
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering, 8+ years experience
  • PE preferred
  • Civil/structural design
  • Repair and maintenance for power plant equipment
  • Able to manage multiple projects and coordinate with contractors

Job description

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

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

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 [email protected] to make a request.

About Luminant

Luminant is a privately owned competitive power-generation business supplying wholesale electricity and natural-gas services across U.S. markets.

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