Principal Engineer, (Rotating Equipment)

Hybrid in Franklin, TX, US • Posted 6 days ago • Updated 5 hours ago

Full Time

On-site

Depends on Experience

Vistra Corp

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Skills

Project Development
Conceptual Design
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Change Control
Regulatory Compliance
Contract Management
Scheduling
Primavera
Cost Management
Risk Assessment
Leadership
Communication
Negotiations
Decision-making
Continuous Improvement
Engineering Support
Root Cause Analysis
Problem Solving
Conflict Resolution
Optimization
Instrumentation
Business Cases
Estimating
Return On Investment
Forecasting
Investments
Finance
Project Control
Project Implementation
Budget
Work Breakdown Structure
Procurement
Vendor Management
Project Scoping
Performance Testing
Turnover
Documentation
Project Management
Accountability
Mentorship
Management
Collaboration
Teamwork
Effective Communication
Military

Summary

If you have what it takes to become part of the Vistra family and would like to start a promising career with a global leader, take a look at the exciting employment opportunities that are currently available and apply online.

Job Summary
Project Engineer responsible for steam turbine and generator projects at a fossil power plant. This position will be responsible for leading, planning, and executing steam turbine and generator projects at a fossil power plant. This role requires overseeing all phases of project development, from conceptual design through commissioning, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with safety and environmental standards. The Project Engineer will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage contractor relationships, and serve as the primary point of contact to deliver reliable, efficient, and cost-effective turbine and generator system upgrades or replacements.

Job Description
Required Minimum Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial) or closely related field. A Master's degree is a plus.
Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferred.
Minimum 8-12 years of progressively responsible experience in fossil power plant projects, with emphasis on steam turbines, generators, and related auxiliary systems.
Demonstrated experience in project management, capital projects, and/or O&M-driven initiatives.
Strong knowledge of industry standards (ASME, IEEE) and relevant safety/regulatory requirements.

**Level of position will be determined by applicable skills/experience.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of steam turbine and generator projects from concept through commissioning.
Develop and manage project scope, schedule, budget, risks, and change control.
Coordinate with Plant Engineering, Maintenance, Operations, Procurement, and Contracts to ensure alignment and timely decisions.
Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements; drive a strong safety culture on all project activities.
Communicate progress, issues, and outcomes clearly to stakeholders and leadership; prepare executive-level reports as needed.
Lead/vendor management, including selection, procurement, contract administration, and performance oversight.
Support reliability, availability, and efficiency improvements for turbine/generator assets.

Skill Requirements

Knowledge of project controls, scheduling (e.g., Primavera P6), cost management, and risk assessment.
Strong technical knowledge of steam turbine and generator operation, maintenance, controls, and related auxiliaries.
Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business implications for leadership and stakeholders.
Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and collaboration skills; ability to influence across a matrix organization.
Data-driven decision making, problem solving, and a proactive continuous improvement mindset.

Position-Specific Job Duties and Skill Requirements
Plant Engineering Support

Provide technical guidance on steam turbine and generator modifications, retrofits, and reliability improvements.
Support root cause analysis and problem solving for plant reliability concerns related to turbine/generator systems.
Perform evaluations to support plant modifications and optimization efforts.
Evaluate and implement design changes, instrumentation and control upgrades, and performance improvements.
Collaborate with Plant Engineering and Operations to ensure robust, maintainable solutions.

Capital and O&M Special Projects Budget Support

Assist development of project business cases, including cost estimates, risk-adjusted ROI, and schedule impacts.
Support budget preparation, forecasting, and financial tracking for major turbine and generator projects.
Analyze value propositions and cost-benefit tradeoffs for proposed modifications or capital investments.
Coordinate with Finance, Procurement, and Project Controls to maintain alignment with corporate standards.

Project Implementation and Execution

Lead cross-functional project teams (Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) to deliver projects on time and on budget.
Develop work breakdown structures (WBS), detailed schedules, and resource plans; monitor progress and adjust as needed.
Oversee procurement activities, bid evaluations, and contractor/vendor management; ensure alignment with project scope.
Plan and coordinate commissioning, performance testing, and turnover to operations; ensure smooth handover with complete documentation.

Assignments

Assign project leadership roles and responsibilities for turbine/generator projects as required by the portfolio.
Ensure clear accountability for safety, quality, schedule, cost, and scope across all assignments.
Provide mentoring and development opportunities for junior engineers and project staff.

Work Environment

On-site work at a fossil power plant with exposure to industrial environments, noise, and rotating equipment.
Travel to vendor sites, construction locations, or other sites as needed.
Occasional long, irregular hours including work in excess of 12-hour days for extended periods.
Work on weekends and holidays
Adherence to strict safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements; use of personal protective equipment where required.
Collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams and vendors; ability to work in a high-demand, fast-paced setting.

Job Family
Engineering Services

Company
Oak Grove Management Co LLC

Locations
Franklin, Texas

Texas

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Position Id: 40014487
Posted 6 days ago

Company Info

About Vistra Corp

Vistra (NYSE: VST) is a leading Fortune 500 integrated retail electricity and power generation company based in Irving, Texas, providing essential resources for customers, commerce, and communities. Vistra combines an innovative, customer-centric approach to retail with safe, reliable, diverse, and efficient power generation.

The company brings its products and services to market in 20 states and the District of Columbia, including six of the seven competitive wholesale markets in the U.S. Serving nearly 4.3 million residential, commercial, and industrial retail customers with electricity and natural gas, Vistra is one of the largest competitive electricity providers in the country and offers over 50 renewable energy plans. The company is also the largest competitive power generator in the U.S. with a capacity of approximately 37,000 megawatts powered by a diverse portfolio, including natural gas, nuclear, solar, and battery energy storage facilities. In addition, Vistra is a large purchaser of wind power. Vistra owns and operates the 750-MW/1,600-MWh battery energy storage system in Moss Landing, California, the largest of its kind in the world.

Vistra is guided by four core principles: we do business the right way, we work as a team, we compete to win, and we care about our stakeholders, including our customers, our communities where we work and live, our employees, and our investors. Learn more about our environmental, social, and governance efforts and read the company’s sustainability report on our site!

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