Construction Project Engineer

Job Summary

The Project Engineer ensures the engineering and design phases are executed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with project requirements. The Project Engineer is responsible for developing and maintaining existing and creating new engineering standards for systems and equipment in the Vistra. The Project Engineer is responsible for verifying all site-specific engineering designs and equipment specifications align with Vistra fleet standards and Fleet SME guidance and are accurately incorporated into each project & contract strategy.

Job Description

Key Accountabilities

Develop engineering design standards/guidelines/specifications for each system(s)/components in accordance with Vistra standards and Fleet SME guidance.

Create/maintain a repository for all project designs and fleet standards – including incorporating lessons learned from previous projects

Coordination to ensure engineering and equipment standards are accurately incorporated into each project design and Contract Strategy

Complete a hazard analysis of all projects during pre-construction phase

Utilize Vistra Playbook during development and construction of projects

Review of 10%, 30%, 60%, IFC designs for construction Projects issued by EPC contractor

Support major equipment selection during early phase engineering

Contributes to economic justification/analysis for projects

Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements

Merit is determined by demonstrated skills and relevant years of experience.

BS or greater in an Engineering discipline. Civil Engineering background preferred.

5+ years relevant experience (power generation operations, maintenance, engineering)

Required experience in major Power Plant Electrical System Design

Effective communication of complex concepts

Knowledgeable of applicable codes, standards, regulations, and industry best practices; budgeting, & project management

Demonstrates and applies knowledge of current and pending regulatory, code and general industry issues to resolve Vistra’s interests.

Proficient with business/technical evaluation processes.

Demonstrated effectiveness in leadership, interpersonal skills, communication, creative problem solving and team building

High level of expertise in MS Office suite

Experience gained through college degree programs and/or certifications is applicable to above skills

Able to execute projects/strategies with minimal oversight.

Key Metrics

Capture current engineering design standards, identify gaps and update standards to improve the quality of future projects

Collaborate and communicate effectively with key project stakeholders

Successful delivery of projects to Operations within established financial and production related performance targets

Maintain effective working relationships. Be able to provide technical direction

Pay grade and salary will be determined by education and experience, associate through consulting engineer.

We are a company of people committed to: Exceeding Customer Expectations, Great People, Teamwork, Competitive Spirit and Effective Communication.

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.

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