Mechanical Design Engineer - Comanche Peak

TXU Energy (Vistra Corp) • Glen Rose, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanical Design Engineer provides technical expertise across power plant systems and components, including valves, actuators, rotating equipment, HVAC systems, chillers, compressors, piping systems, and thermal-hydraulic applications. The role maintains configuration control, supports emergent issues, and helps ensure safe and efficient operations in accordance with plant design parameters and regulatory requirements.

This position is 100% on-site at the Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant in Glen Rose, Texas, and follows a 4/10 work schedule from Monday through Thursday. Employees are typically required to reside within a 60-minute commute of the plant. The engineer contributes to design modifications, component repairs and replacements, operational support, troubleshooting, testing, technical evaluations, and assigned projects. Vistra states that candidates with all levels of education and experience are encouraged to apply; final pay grade and compensation depend on experience and qualifications.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical Engineering or Nuclear Engineering, or another closely related scientific or physical science discipline associated with power plant operations; equivalent work experience may qualify if it demonstrates success at the engineer or technical specialist level.
• Minimum of 4 years of related job experience, preferably in medium to large industrial facilities.
• Physical ability and willingness to support plant walkdowns and inspections.
• Proficiency with PC use, engineering-specific applications, and engineering drawing interpretation.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills across organizational boundaries.
• Ability to communicate complex issues effectively in writing and verbally.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships and influence across organizational boundaries.
• In-depth understanding of power plant equipment and system interrelationships.
• Ability to evaluate technical alternatives in light of their economic contribution to the business.
• Ability to apply systematic problem-solving processes to complex issues.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in the nuclear industry.
• Current Nuclear Design Qualifications, or prior experience performing 10CFR50.59 reviews and Engineering Change Notifications/Final Design Approvals.
• Experience in defense, military, government, or other highly regulated sectors.
• A PE License or the ability to obtain one within 6 months of employment.
• Working knowledge of engineering standards and practices such as ASME B31.3, ASME BPV Code Section VIII, or API 610/650/653.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration, negotiation, communication, and consensus-building capabilities.
• Effective written communication skills for complex technical issues.
• Candidates with relevant or equivalent experience outside the nuclear industry may be considered; Vistra offers training to otherwise highly qualified and motivated candidates.

Responsibilities

• Maintain configuration control by completing calculations, technical reviews, and evaluations, and preparing and implementing design modifications consistent with the plant design basis, NRC operating license, and applicable technical and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with analysis, evaluation, and final design implementation for component repairs or replacements resulting from degraded conditions or obsolescence.
• Resolve emergent, short-cycle, and near-term engineering work to protect the work week schedule.
• Serve as the engineering point of contact for execution of the online work week schedule and resolution of Engineering Holds.
• Provide engineering input and follow-up for operability evaluations.
• Support operations with post-work testing and validation.
• Support operations with troubleshooting and root cause analysis, including FMEA and confirm/refute activities.
• Provide technical input for testing procedures and analysis.
• Support emergent questions and in-field activities.
• Lead interpretation and analysis of complex technical issues.
• Coordinate assigned projects, studies, and initiatives through completion.
• Comply with safety policies and procedures to maintain a safe working environment.
• Prepare and present technical reports with recommendations for issue resolution.
• Participate in and occasionally lead special projects and committees.
• Apply systematic problem-solving processes to address complex issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level