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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.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 SOWs & Owners Engineering SOWs
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 ServicesCompany
Vistra Corporate Services CompanyLocations
Irving TexasTexasIt is the policy of the Company to comply with all employment laws and to afford equal employment opportunity to individuals in all aspects of employment including in selection for job opportunities without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity pregnancy national origin age disability genetic information military service protected veteran status or any other consideration protected by federal state or local laws.
Required Experience:
Staff IC