Design Engineer - Electrical (Staff thru Principal Consulting)

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Job Summary
The Design Engineer is responsible for developing and maintaining existing and creating new engineering standards for systems and equipment in the Vistra. The Design 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. Travel for the project will be necessary and may require extended travel to meet project needs.

Job Description

Key Accountabilities

Develop engineering design standards/guidelines/specifications for each system(s)/components in accordance with Vistra standards and Fleet SME guidance, to include:

oPower plant electrical systems

oHigh Voltage / BESS

oTransformer, Switchyard/Substation, T-Line

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

oOthers 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 Electrical 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 renewables projects to Operations within established financial and production related performance targets

Job Family
Engineering Services

Company
Vistra Corporate Services Company

Locations
Irving, Texas

Texas

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