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Senior Engineer – Reload, Core Design
Vistra Corp.. Lead planning, integration, execution, and closeout of reactor-core fuel reload design projects for Comanche Peak .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in reactor-core fuel reload design projects, including technical integration across engineering disciplines and compliance with regulatory requirements. Proficient in leading complex problem-solving initiatives and coordinating engineering activities to meet project objectives and schedules.
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Reactor-Core Fuel Reload DesignNuclear EngineeringTechnical Project ManagementRegulatory ComplianceCross-Functional Coordination
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Hard Skills
Engineering ProcessesConfiguration ManagementReactor-Physics AnalysisFuel Management StrategyThermal-Hydraulic ConsiderationsCycle-Specific Operating LimitsTechnical Report PreparationComplex Problem-SolvingRisk AssessmentAlternatives Evaluation
Soft Skills
Strong Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationFacilitation SkillsInterpersonal Communication
Certifications & Qualifications
Professional Engineer LicensePMP Certification
Industry Keywords
Nuclear Power EngineeringFuel Performance Evaluation10 CFR 50.59Technical SpecificationsCore Operating Limits Reports
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesPMP
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead planning, integration, execution, and closeout of reactor-core fuel reload design projects for Comanche Peak
- Identify, plan, and perform engineering activities to meet objectives, schedules, and business needs
- Lead evaluation and resolution of complex technical and operational issues
- Coordinate projects, studies, and initiatives through completion, including scope, milestones, risks, resources, and deliverables
- Support and coordinate nuclear fuel and core design activities, including fuel management strategy, reactor-physics analyses, thermal-hydraulic considerations, and cycle-specific operating limits
- Provide technical integration across engineering disciplines and affected organizations
- Participate in design, methodology, equipment, and procedural change evaluations, including 10 CFR 50.59
- Coordinate with internal organizations, fuel suppliers, vendors, and contractors
- Lead project meetings, technical reviews, and readiness activities
- Communicate status, risks, decisions, and recommendations
- Prepare and present technical reports, evaluations, and recommendations
- Lead complex problem-solving, risk assessment, alternatives evaluation, and solution implementation
- Ensure deliverables comply with procedures, configuration management, quality, and regulatory requirements
- Participate in or lead special projects, committees, technical reviews, and industry activities
- Provide technical guidance to less-experienced engineers and team members
- Comply with safety policies and promote a safe working environment
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Chemical, Industrial, Nuclear) from an accredited program
- Minimum six years of relevant engineering experience
- Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered consistent with applicable grade-level requirements
- Ability to analyze and resolve complex technical issues and coordinate engineering work across multiple disciplines or organizations
- Working knowledge of engineering processes, configuration management, design changes, quality requirements, and applicable regulatory requirements
- Ability to interpret technical analyses and communicate technical information, recommendations, risks, and decisions
- Strong written, verbal, facilitation, and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to obtain and maintain required site access and meet applicable security, fitness-for-duty, training, and qualification requirements
- Preferred: Degree in Nuclear Engineering or related technical discipline
- Preferred: Experience in nuclear power engineering, reactor engineering, nuclear fuel, core design, licensing, outage support, or technical project management
- Preferred: Experience with reactor-core design, fuel management, reactor-physics analysis, fuel-performance evaluation, or cycle-specific operating limits
- Preferred: Familiarity with nuclear fuel vendors, engineering change processes, configuration management, 10 CFR 50.59, technical specifications, or Core Operating Limits Reports
- Preferred: Experience leading or coordinating cross-functional technical projects, refueling outages, or other major nuclear initiatives
- Preferred: Advanced degree, Professional Engineer license, PMP certification, or other relevant professional credentials
- Candidates with all levels of education and experience are encouraged to apply
Benefits
Comp & perks- Equal employment opportunity regardless of protected characteristics
- Disability application assistance and accommodation requests
- Internal career site access for current Vistra employees and subsidiaries