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Vistra Corp. · 1 day ago

Principal Engineer - Design

positionShippingport, PA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityLead/Staff
date8+ years exp

Vistra Corp. is a global leader in energy, seeking a Principal Engineer in Design to join their Design Engineering Team. This role focuses on developing modification packages and ensuring compliance with design and licensing requirements for electrical systems at the station.

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Responsibilities

Develop modification packages to support station changes and upgrades
Provide innovative engineering solutions to complex problems
Maintain the technical conscience for the station and demonstrate accountability for technical products and recommendations
Participate in and lead special projects or teams on occasion
Perform reviews specific to digital upgrades to ensure all requirements are met
Identifies and performs tasks as required to meet objectives

Qualification

Electrical design engineeringModification packages developmentElectrical equipment knowledgeTechnical evaluation processesCommunicationProblem-solvingTeamworkCollaboration

Required

Bachelor's Degree or greater in an Engineering discipline (Electrical preferred)
8 yrs related job experience is preferred
Previous experience in electrical design engineering
Knowledge of electrical equipment including breakers, relays, motors and transformers is preferred
Proficient with technical evaluation processes
Knowledge of electrical component design performance characteristics and specifications
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
Level of position will be determined by applicable skills/experience

Preferred

8 yrs related job experience is preferred
Knowledge of electrical equipment including breakers, relays, motors and transformers is preferred
Experience in performing 10CFR50.59 reviews is preferred

Company

Vistra Corp.

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Vistra (NYSE: VST) is a leading Fortune 500 integrated retail electricity and power generation company, based in Irving, Texas, that provides essential resources to customers, businesses, and communities from California to Maine.
dateFounded in 2016
location
Irving, Texas, USA
people-size5001-10000 employees
web-link
https://vistracorp.com/

H1B Sponsorship

Vistra Corp. has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (3)
2024 (2)
2023 (1)
2021 (2)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$7.25B
2025-10-01Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2024-11-19Post Ipo Debt· $1.25B
2024-04-09Post Ipo Debt· $1.5B

Leadership Team

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Stacey Dore
Chief Strategy and Sustainability Officer
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Recent News

Investing.com
Vistra stock rises after $4 billion Cogentrix acquisition
2026-01-06
MarketScreener
Vistra adds to its industry-leading generation portfolio with acquisition of Cogentrix
2026-01-06
GlobeNewswire
Quantum Capital Group Announces Sale of Cogentrix to Vistra for $4.7 Billion
2026-01-06
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