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Director, Nuclear Site Engineering

Vistra Corp.
Harbor, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 7/31/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/31/2026
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Job Summary

This position is for a Nuclear Station Leader who is responsible for managing the Site Engineering Department to provide strategic alignment, tactical plant support engineering, and daily technical support for the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of the nuclear plant.

Vistra nuclear sites include: Comanche Peak (Glen Rose, TX); Beaver Valley (Shippingport, PA), Davis-Besse (Oak Harbor, OH) & Perry (Perry, OH).

*Location will be based at one of Vistra's four nuclear sites*

Job Description

Key Accountabilities:

  • Manage organization staffing and performance to achieve a high level of productivity.
  • Provide timely resolution to technical problems to contribute to safe, reliable, and cost-effective plant operation.
  • Provide engineering recommendations and priorities important to the day-to-day operation.
  • Development and monitoring of Engineering Department budgets.
  • Review and approve activities affecting design and operation of structures, systems and components important to nuclear safety.
  • Interface with State and Federal regulators to demonstrate continued safe operation.
  • Coordinate/plan major scope work with team members (ex. OEM vendors) on Plant Systems.
  • Review and prioritize the recommended Design Modifications affecting the safe and reliable operation.
  • Foster an organizational culture that promotes the utilization of diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Education, Experience & Skill Requirements:

  • An Engineering degree or related technical field
  • At least 10 years of related nuclear experience
  • Technical understanding of nuclear plant processes/programs
  • SRO Certification/License for Nuclear Power Plant (preferred)
  • Knowledge of nuclear codes, standards and regulations; budgeting, planning and scheduling, Vistra policies and procedures, nuclear station policies and procedures, and nuclear safety analysis and principles and practices

Key Metrics:

  • Teamwork and collaboration skills within the team/department
  • Maintain effective working relationships within the team/department
  • Problem solving techniques to address issues

Job Family

Engineering Services

Company

Vistra Nuclear Operations Company

Locations

Oak Harbor, Ohio

Ohio

We are a company of people committed to: Exceeding Customer Expectations, Great People, Teamwork, Competitive Spirit and Effective Communication. If this describes you, then apply today!

If you currently work for Vistra or its subsidiaries, please apply via the internal career site.

It 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.

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance submitting an application or would like to request an accommodation, please email us at assistance@vistraenergy.com to make a request.

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