Design Civil/Structural Engineer

Luminant•Oak Harbor, OH

32d•Onsite

About The Position

If you have what it takes to become part of the Vistra family and would like to start a promising career with a global leader, take a look at the exciting employment opportunities that are currently available and apply online. Job Summary The Design Civil/Structural Engineer serves as a member of the Mechanical/Structural Design Engineering Unit at Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Station. This group serves as the owners of the design and licensing basis for the station.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Civil/Structural) from an ABET-accredited institution (or international equivalent) is required
10 - 15 years of experience is preferred
All levels of experience will be considered; previous engineering experience in the nuclear industry is highly desired
Possession of Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain a PE highly desired
Knowledge of AISC and ACI Codes required
Must possess sound research, analytical and technical abilities
Must be able to work independently in leadership and mentoring roles with little supervisory involvement
Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Excellent interpersonal skills and strong analytical ability
Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to make technical presentations to all levels of management
Ability to work extended hours, shift schedules and perform on-call duties when necessary
Able to deliver quality and accurate work within established deadlines
Must reside within site-specific Emergency Response Organization response time
Familiarity with Nuclear Power Plant Design, licensing basis documents, and the processes used to maintain them is a plus

Nice To Haves

All levels of experience will be considered; previous engineering experience in the nuclear industry is highly desired
Possession of Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain a PE highly desired
Familiarity with Nuclear Power Plant Design, licensing basis documents, and the processes used to maintain them is a plus

Responsibilities

Prepare engineering change packages for modifications to the station, including design drawings, vendor drawings, specifications, and other applicable documents
Maintain civil and structural calculations up to date
Assist in developing solutions to engineering technical issues in support of plant operation and maintenance
Prepare technical reports and presentations on engineering technical issues as needed
Support problem identification and resolution using the Corrective Action Program
Perform walkdowns for monitoring of plant structures
Ensure changes to the design requirements are identified, documented, controlled, evaluated, and approved
Manage and complete assigned activities to support timely implementation for required plant operations
Maintain the plant design and licensing basis complying with industry standards and regulations
Participating in Problem Solving and Decision-Making teams, troubleshooting efforts and developing repair strategies for plant equipment as necessary
Supporting the Emergency Response Organization