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VISTRA

Senior Engineer – Reload/Core Design

VISTRA

. Lead the planning, integration, execution, and closeout of reactor-core fuel reload design projects for Comanche Peak .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in reactor-core fuel reload design projects, integrating engineering disciplines, and managing complex technical issues while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Proficient in coordinating cross-functional teams and effectively communicating technical information to stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Reactor-Core DesignNuclear Fuel ManagementProject ManagementTechnical CommunicationRegulatory Compliance

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Hard Skills
Engineering ProcessesConfiguration ManagementReactor-Physics AnalysisFuel-Performance EvaluationCycle-Specific Operating LimitsTechnical Project ManagementComplex Problem SolvingQuality AssuranceTechnical Report PreparationRisk Management
Soft Skills
Interpersonal CommunicationFacilitation SkillsTeam LeadershipStakeholder AlignmentTechnical Guidance
Certifications & Qualifications
Professional Engineer LicensePMP Certification
Industry Keywords
Nuclear Engineering10 CFR 50.59Fuel Vendor CoordinationOutage SupportTechnical Specifications

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead the planning, integration, execution, and closeout of reactor-core fuel reload design projects for Comanche Peak
  • Coordinate cross-functional engineering, fuel vendor, operations, outage, licensing, and quality-assurance activities
  • Manage integrated project scope, schedule, cost, risk, quality, and stakeholder alignment
  • Plan and perform engineering activities to meet objectives, schedules, and business needs
  • Evaluate and resolve complex technical and operational issues
  • Coordinate projects, studies, and initiatives through completion, including milestones, risks, resources, and deliverables
  • Support 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
  • Prepare and present technical reports, evaluations, and recommendations
  • Lead complex problem-solving efforts and implement solutions
  • 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
  • Demonstrated 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 effectively 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
  • Degree in Nuclear Engineering or a 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 preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Equal employment opportunity policy
  • Disability application assistance and accommodation support