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Vistra Corp. · 2 months ago

Mechanical Design Engineer - Nuclear

Vistra Corp. is a global leader in energy operations, and they are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to support their nuclear operations. This role involves providing engineering solutions, assessing quality conditions, and developing long-range improvement plans for key plant assets.

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Responsibilities

Provide innovative engineering solutions for difficult problems
Assess and resolve potential conditions adverse to quality
Perform tasks in accordance with established expectations for nuclear safety and personnel safety
Requires regular walkdowns of systems to gather information to support design and analysis activities
Develop long‐range improvement plans for key plant assets requiring attention such as obsolete equipment, vulnerabilities from OE, and upgrades that would result in operational or financial benefits
Identifies and performs task as required to meet objectives
Lead interpretation and analysis of complex issues
Coordinates assigned projects, studies and initiatives through completion
Comply with safety policy and procedures to ensure a safe working environment
Prepare and present reports including recommendations to resolve complex issues
Participate in and on occasion lead special project and committees
Lead complex problem-solving efforts

Qualification

Mechanical design engineeringNuclear power plant experiencePiping system designHeat transfer analysisFluid flow analysisEngineering modeling softwareTeamworkEffective communicationProblem-solving

Required

Bachelors degree in Engineering (Mechanical preferred)
6 yrs related job experience ideal with at least 3 years in nuclear power plant environment required
Extensive knowledge in Mechanical design engineering
Knowledge in Mechanical areas such as system and component design, heat transfer and fluid flow analysis
Knowledge of piping system design, including ANSI standards and ASME code requirements
Knowledge of mechanical components design performance characteristics and specifications
Need to be physically able to perform walkdowns requiring use of stairs and ladders
Experience in preparing design changes through development and/or review of calculations, modifications, specifications, and designs
Experience in performing 10CFR50.59 reviews
Proficient computer skills in standard Windows programs (Excel, Word, etc)
Experience running engineering modeling and analysis software and experience with associated software quality assurance requirements

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.

H1B Sponsorship

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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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