
Electrical/Controls Design Engineer
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Job Summary
The Electrical/Controls Design Engineer works with guidance from the supervisor to prepare and present routine reports and occasionally lead routine problem-solving efforts. The position will maintain effective working relationships with others.
Job Description
The Electrical/Controls Design Engineer serves as a member of the Electrical/Instrumentation & Controls Design Engineering Unit at Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Plant. Â This group serves as the owners of the design and licensing basis for the plant.
Primary Responsibilities include:
- Prepare engineering change packages for modifications to the station, including design drawings, vendor drawings, specifications, and other applicable documents.
- Maintain electrical / instrumentation & controls 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
- 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
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Controls Engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited institution is required
- Professional level engineering experience desired
- Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certificate is preferred
- 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 and perform on-call duties when necessary
- Able to deliver quality and accurate work within established deadlines
- Must reside with site-specific ERO response time
- Previous Cooperative Education experience is desirable
- Familiarity with Nuclear Power Plant Design, licensing basis documents, and the processes used to maintain them is a plus
**Level of position and salary will align with years of experience and skills**
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Vistra (NYSE: VST) is a leading Fortune 500 integrated retail electricity and power generation company that provides essential resources to customers, businesses, and communities from California to Maine. Based in Irving, Texas, Vistra is a leader in the energy transformation with an unyielding focus on reliability, affordability, and sustainability. The company safely operates a reliable, efficient, power generation fleet of natural gas, nuclear, coal, solar, and battery energy storage facilities while taking an innovative, customer-centric approach to its retail business. Learn more at vistracorp.com.