Principal Engineer, Procurement Engineering

Vistra Corporate Services Company
United States, Ohio, Oak Harbor
Jun 03, 2025
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 The Principal Engineer for Procurement Engineering is an engineer responsible for the timely and efficient nuclear safety parts/components classification, procurement technical requirements, commercial grade dedication and vendor audit support for equipment, materials, supplies and services across multiple Nuclear sites/units. The position is expected to demonstrate a broad-based knowledge of engineering, equipment and plant operations. Also, this position is responsible to provide support as needed to more junior engineering personnel. Job Description Key Accountabilities * Perform timely actions related to procurement engineering and provide status of work activities, as required to site and department personnel * Perform activities associated with materials and services requiring engineering assessments and scoping for procurement activities (including commercial grade dedication and methods of verification of critical characteristics) * Represent Procurement Engineering for site projects and teams * Perform Technical Evaluations of Replacement Items (material changes which do not require a complete design change to address obsolescence or * Provide technical input for vendor audits for safety related, commercial grade and augmented quality approved suppliers * Provide technical input for method of procurement needed for site materials and services * Prioritize and approve group activities and work products Oversight & timely completions Corrective Action Program (CAP) documents Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements * BS Engineering degree or related Science degree * Minimum of 5+ years engineering experience * Minimum of 3+ years nuclear plant experience preferred * Knowledge of power plant systems including engineering principles associated with plant design and operation * Knowledge of Codes, standards, plant specific procedures and regulatory requirements governing the design and operation of nuclear power plants * Knowledge of planning, scheduling and cost analysis *Level of position will be determined by applicable education and experience* Key Metrics * Procurement Engineering / Engineering Hold backlogs for At-Power and Outage Station Work * Procurement Requisition /Purchase Order engineering related backlogs * Engineering related training maintained current * Team - work and collaboration skills within the team and department * Maintain effective working relationships within the department and site personnel * Collaboration with industry organizations, operations and vendors as needed Job Family Engineering Services Company Luminant Generation Company LLC Locations Davis-Besse 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 atassistance@vistraenergy.comto make a request.