Vistra Corp. · 1 day ago
Principal Engineer, (Rotating Equipment)
Franklin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
8+ years expVistra Corp. is a global leader in energy solutions, and they are seeking a Principal Engineer for steam turbine and generator projects at a fossil power plant. This role involves leading and executing projects, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards while coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver efficient upgrades or replacements.
EnergyRenewable EnergySustainability
Responsibilities
Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of steam turbine and generator projects from concept through commissioning
Develop and manage project scope, schedule, budget, risks, and change control
Coordinate with Plant Engineering, Maintenance, Operations, Procurement, and Contracts to ensure alignment and timely decisions
Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements; drive a strong safety culture on all project activities
Communicate progress, issues, and outcomes clearly to stakeholders and leadership; prepare executive-level reports as needed
Lead/vendor management, including selection, procurement, contract administration, and performance oversight
Support reliability, availability, and efficiency improvements for turbine/generator assets
Provide technical guidance on steam turbine and generator modifications, retrofits, and reliability improvements
Support root cause analysis and problem solving for plant reliability concerns related to turbine/generator systems
Perform evaluations to support plant modifications and optimization efforts
Evaluate and implement design changes, instrumentation and control upgrades, and performance improvements
Collaborate with Plant Engineering and Operations to ensure robust, maintainable solutions
Assist development of project business cases, including cost estimates, risk-adjusted ROI, and schedule impacts
Support budget preparation, forecasting, and financial tracking for major turbine and generator projects
Analyze value propositions and cost-benefit tradeoffs for proposed modifications or capital investments
Coordinate with Finance, Procurement, and Project Controls to maintain alignment with corporate standards
Lead cross-functional project teams (Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) to deliver projects on time and on budget
Develop work breakdown structures (WBS), detailed schedules, and resource plans; monitor progress and adjust as needed
Oversee procurement activities, bid evaluations, and contractor/vendor management; ensure alignment with project scope
Plan and coordinate commissioning, performance testing, and turnover to operations; ensure smooth handover with complete documentation
Assign project leadership roles and responsibilities for turbine/generator projects as required by the portfolio
Ensure clear accountability for safety, quality, schedule, cost, and scope across all assignments
Provide mentoring and development opportunities for junior engineers and project staff
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial) or closely related field
Minimum 8–12 years of progressively responsible experience in fossil power plant projects, with emphasis on steam turbines, generators, and related auxiliary systems
Demonstrated experience in project management, capital projects, and/or O&M-driven initiatives
Strong knowledge of industry standards (ASME, IEEE) and relevant safety/regulatory requirements
Knowledge of project controls, scheduling (e.g., Primavera P6), cost management, and risk assessment
Strong technical knowledge of steam turbine and generator operation, maintenance, controls, and related auxiliaries
Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business implications for leadership and stakeholders
Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and collaboration skills; ability to influence across a matrix organization
Data-driven decision making, problem solving, and a proactive continuous improvement mindset
Preferred
A Master's degree is a plus
Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferred
Company
Vistra Corp.
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.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$7.25B2025-10-01Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2024-11-19Post Ipo Debt· $1.25B
2024-04-09Post Ipo Debt· $1.5B
Leadership Team
Stacey Dore
Chief Strategy and Sustainability Officer
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