Description:
The Steam Generator Replacement Engineering Lead is responsible for overseeing the engineering operations of the EPC vendor and supervising the Vistra Engineers who report directly to this position. This role ensures technical excellence by providing guidance and oversight across all design, modification, and testing activities associated with replacement of Beaver Valley’s U2 Steam Generators. This position maintains strict adherence to NRC regulations, industry standards, and Vistra governance while coordinating with EPC partners, OEMs, and internal stakeholders.
Job Description
Key Accountabilities
- Provide Oversight for execution for steam generator replacement activities at Beaver Valley, ensuring safety, quality, cost, and schedule performance.
- Oversee system modifications with EPCs, OEMs, and site engineering teams to secure readiness, compatibility, and constructability.
- Approve and govern engineering reviews, ensuring strict compliance with NRC requirements, NQA-1 standards, and fleet governance.
- Manage Vistra Engineers and independent third-party reviews to validate technical quality and execution feasibility.
- Serve as the primary engineering interface with regulators and key stakeholders to secure timely approvals.
- Assist in resolution of complex technical issues quickly to protect outage schedules and maintain project milestones.
- Ensure all designs support long-term operability, maintainability, and integration with ongoing plant operations.
Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree Engineering
- 10+ years in engineering or projects, with 5+ years in a leadership role or driving site design projects
- Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams on large projects (preferred)
- Strong knowledge of NRC, INPO, and industry codes/standards (ASME, IEEE, ANSI, NERC).
- Proven EPC / Owner’s Engineer oversight and regulatory interface experience.
Key Metrics
- On-time delivery of engineering milestones.
- Full compliance with NRC, INPO, and NQA-1 requirements.
- Independent reviews completed with minimal corrective actions.
- Strong coordination across project leadership, site engineering, EPCs, and third parties.
- Designs that ensure seamless integration and long-term operability.