Construction - Project Engineer; thru Principal Consulting

Position: New Construction - Project Engineer (Staff thru Principal Consulting)
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Job Summary
The Project Engineer is responsible for developing and maintaining existing engineering standards for systems and equipment associated with new construction Projects. 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. The Project Engineer will be responsible for managing the engineering design process for new construction Projects.

Travel for the project will be necessary and may required extended travel to meet project needs.

Please note, location will vary based on project assignment.

Job Description

Key Accountabilities

Develop engineering design standards/guidelines/specifications for power plant systems and equipment in accordance with Vistra standards and Fleet SME guidance, to include:

o Thermal Power Plant Systems (combustion turbines, pumps, lube oil systems, heat exchanges, etc.)

o Coal to Gas Conversions (gas combustions systems, pressure regulators, burner management control systems, etc.)

o Transformer, Switchyard/Substation, T-Line

o Balance of Systems (controls, security, Fire Protection, Air handling, etc)

o Others as requested/needed to support construction

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

Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements

8+ years relevant experience (power generation operations, maintenance, engineering)

Required experience in major Power Plant System Design

Effective communication of complex concepts

Knowledgeable of applicable codes, standards, regulations, and industry best practices; budgeting, & project management

Demonstrated effectiveness in leadership, interpersonal skills, communication, creative problem solving and team building

High level of expertise in MS Office suite

Bachelor of Science in an accredited Engineering or Engineering Technology program

Experience gained through college degree programs and/or certifications is applicable to above skills

Key Metrics

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

Pay grade and salary will be determined by education and experience

Job Family
Engineering Services

Company
Vistra Corporate Services Company

Locations
Irving, Texas

Texas

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