Project Engineer - Construction - Associate thru Consulting

TXU Energy (Vistra Corp)•Irving, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Engineer ensures the engineering and design phases are executed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with project requirements. The Project Engineer is responsible for developing and maintaining existing and creating new engineering standards for systems and equipment in the Vistra. The Project Engineer is responsible for verifying all site-specific engineering designs and equipment specifications align with Vistra fleet standards and Fleet SME guidance and are accurately incorporated into each project & contract strategy.

Requirements

BS or greater in an Engineering discipline. Civil Engineering background preferred.
5+ years relevant experience (power generation operations, maintenance, engineering)
Required experience in major Power Plant Electrical System Design
Effective communication of complex concepts
Knowledgeable of applicable codes, standards, regulations, and industry best practices; budgeting, & project management
Demonstrates and applies knowledge of current and pending regulatory, code and general industry issues to resolve Vistra’s interests.
Proficient with business/technical evaluation processes.
Demonstrated effectiveness in leadership, interpersonal skills, communication, creative problem solving and team building
High level of expertise in MS Office suite
Experience gained through college degree programs and/or certifications is applicable to above skills
Able to execute projects/strategies with minimal oversight.

Responsibilities

Develop engineering design standards/guidelines/specifications for each system(s)/components in accordance with Vistra standards and Fleet SME guidance.
Create/maintain a repository for all project designs and fleet standards – including incorporating lessons learned from previous projects
Coordination to ensure engineering and equipment standards are accurately incorporated into each project design and Contract Strategy
Complete a hazard analysis of all projects during pre-construction phase
Utilize Vistra Playbook during development and construction of projects
Review of 10%, 30%, 60%, IFC designs for construction Projects issued by EPC contractor
Support major equipment selection during early phase engineering
Develop Engineering SOW’s & Owners Engineering SOW’s
Contributes to economic justification/analysis for projects
Capture current engineering design standards, identify gaps and update standards to improve the quality of future projects
Collaborate and communicate effectively with key project stakeholders
Successful delivery of projects to Operations within established financial and production related performance targets
Maintain effective working relationships. Be able to provide technical direction