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Vistra

Construction Engineer - Consulting

Irving, Texas

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Seniority
Mid level
Country
US
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
24 Oct 2026

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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

  • General analysis and implementation of generation technologies for application to Vistra operations or commercial development.
  • Plan and manage long range programs and 3rd party resources to meet Luminant strategic objectives
  • Manage programs and projects to enhance the commercial availability of new technologies and enhancement to existing technologies

**level of position and pay grade will be determined by education and skills/experience**

Job Description

Key Accountabilities:

Technical support for the development of commercial / environmental / reliability / sustainability interests in new technology applications.

Subject matter expert in areas of value to Vistra

Technical support to Operations in the application of technologies at operating plants or plants in development

Perform complex root cause analysis

Provide innovative engineering solutions for difficult problems

May be responsible for developing other employees in areas of expertise

Contributes to economic justification/analysis for projects

Actively contributes to development and execution of company engineering strategies for engineering initiatives

Education, Experience & Skill Requirements:

BS or greater in an Engineering discipline. Civil Engineering experience highly preferred.

Licensed Professional Engineer or meets additional years of experience requirements

Recognized within Vistra as a SME. Known and used by many as a technical resource. •Demonstrates and applies knowledge of current and pending regulatory, code and general industry issues to resolve Vistra’s interests.

Proficient with business/technical evaluation processes.

Proficient in fossil, solar, battery, or nuclear plant technologies

Extensive experience in power plant operations / engineering or comparable industries

Mastery of fundamental scientific principles

Strong overall business acumen

Communication –Must be able to effectively communicate with peers, management and/or represent Vistra’s interests to outside agencies

Organization, Planning and Control –Must be able to plan and execute corporate programs

Able to execute projects/strategies with minimal oversight.

Demonstrated high performer through consecutive evaluations or work history for external candidates.

Key Metrics:

Industry contributor in field of expertise to represent Vistra interests and increase knowledge of new technologies

Provides technical support on a fleetwide basis

Maintain effective working relationships. Be able to provide technical direction

Job Family

Engineering Services

Company

Luminant Generation Company LLC

Locations

Irving, Texas

Texas

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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