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Luminant Generation Company LLC
Structural Engineer - Principal Engineer
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What they do
A Structural Engineer designs and analyzes engineering and construction projects to ensure they are safe and structurally sound. They often specialize in particular types of structures, such as buildings, bridges, pipelines, industrial, tunnels, vehicles, ships, aircraft, or spacecraft.
$107,511 / year median in Texas
+16% projected growth
Job Description
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 This position is responsible for developing, coordinating, and maintaining structural engineering programs, including providing repair and maintenance plans/designs to plant teams. The Engineer will be responsible for providing civil and structural engineering support for the Vistra generation fleet. The Engineer will be responsible for establishing and maintaining fleet standards for inspections of critical equipment to ensure safe and reliable operation. This position can work independently, applying extensive SME knowledge and must coordinate effectively with all work groups.
- Flexibility for base location at one of Vistra's fossil power generation sites. Job Description
- Coordinates and maintains fossil/renewables fleet structural inspection programs, including: Structural Integrity Program, Chimney Inspection Program, and Fuel Oil Storage Tanks Program.
- Incorporates personnel and public safety as a priority in the plans and designs.
- Prepares and presents reports, sketches, and designs, including recommendations to resolve complex issues.
- Facilitates effective contractor management with engineering firms.
- Ensures all project designs are in accordance with sound engineering practice.
- Prepares and designs civil/structural standards (including new construction) & operating procedures.
- Provides cost and schedule estimates for inspections and implementation of designed repairs.
- Performs assignments in a thorough and reliable manner.
- Ability to effectively manage significant number of projects simultaneously.
- Works with minimal supervision.
- Shows adaptability to coordinate materials, personnel, and schedules.
- Ability to communicate technical subjects and complex ideas to a diverse audience.
- Clearly explains options, costs, benefits, risks.
- Ability to persuade and negotiate solutions.
- Level of position will be determined by applicable skills and experience.
Benefits
- Dental Insurance