Lead Engineer – Nuclear Fuel Transition

Vistra Corp.

. Lead the fleet-wide fuel transition strategy for three nuclear plants supporting a power uprate .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in nuclear fuel engineering, reactor physics, and safety analysis, with a strong focus on NRC licensing and vendor management. Proven ability to lead fuel transition strategies and integrate technical requirements across multiple workstreams in a nuclear power environment.

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Nuclear Fuel EngineeringReactor PhysicsSafety AnalysisNRC Licensing ExperienceFuel Performance Evaluation

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Hard Skills

Nuclear Fuel DesignReload EngineeringThermal HydraulicsRisk AssessmentTechnical Deliverables ReviewVendor ManagementFuel Transition StrategyUprate Safety AnalysisCore DesignNQA-1 Quality Programs

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationDecision-MakingCollaborationProblem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

PE License

Industry Keywords

Nuclear PowerFuel Vendor ManagementLicensing Basis DevelopmentPlant ModificationsCommercial Nuclear Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the fleet-wide fuel transition strategy for three nuclear plants supporting a power uprate
Integrate fuel engineering across safety analysis, reactor physics, thermal hydraulics, operations, plant modifications, licensing readiness, and startup readiness workstreams
Establish fuel-related technical positions, engineering requirements, and acceptance criteria
Provide senior leadership with recommendations on readiness, risk, constraints, and implementation decisions
Define, enforce, and document owner acceptance of vendor analyses, safety reports, methodologies, reload evaluations, and other fuel-related deliverables
Ensure vendor products are technically sound, traceable, plant-specific, regulatory-ready, and suitable for NRC submittal
Serve as the primary technical interface for the nuclear fuel vendor
Support NRC interactions and licensing basis development related to fuel design, uprate safety analysis, reload evaluations, and fuel changes
Develop and execute the integrated fuel transition plan across all three units
Support initial reloads, evaluate early-cycle performance, and apply lessons learned across the fleet

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Nuclear Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline
8+ years of commercial nuclear experience
Strong background in nuclear fuel, reactor engineering, safety analysis, or licensing
Demonstrated experience with nuclear fuel design, reload engineering, or fuel performance
Experience reviewing and accepting technical or licensing deliverables on behalf of a utility or plant owner
Experience managing nuclear fuel vendors or major engineering suppliers
Strong understanding of reactor physics, thermal hydraulics, safety analysis, and NRC licensing basis requirements
Direct experience with nuclear power uprates or fuel vendor transitions preferred
NRC licensing experience including submittals, audits, and RAI responses preferred
Familiarity with reload safety analysis, core design, and fuel performance evaluation preferred
Experience working under NQA-1 quality programs preferred
PE license or equivalent credential preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal employment opportunity policy
Disability application assistance and reasonable accommodation support