Job Title:
Manager, Mechanical/Structural Design - Davis Besse
Company: Vistra
Location: Oak Harbor, OH
Created: 2026-05-09
Job Type: Full Time
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 SummaryThis position is responsible for managing the Design Engineering Mechanical /Structural department to offer design services that supports maintaining the design bases and licensing bases (configuration control for the NPP). This design organization maintains consistency and standards in all design documents and for changes to the plant both temporary and permanent. In addition to modifications, the Mechanical/Structural group supports the plant with engineering evaluations for work order execution and 50.59 program support. The manager is the focal point for interfacing with regulators, contractors and industry groups.Job DescriptionKey AccountabilitiesNon-emergent Engineering Changes and outage modifications.Maintains the Plant design and licensing basis including Subject Matter Experts to support Design and licensing including 10CFR 50.59 and 72.48.High Energy Line Break (HELB) / Flooding Program / Safety Analysis / Structures MonitoringCalculations update for design basis managementOwner's Acceptance Reviews for Projects' Engineering ChangesLeads or Supports design engineering changes/projects and Task TeamsResolves Condition Reports and addresses Operating ExperienceResponse to Regulatory inquiries on licensing basis.Directs the activities of the individual contributors within the groupIndependent Spent Fuel Storage / Dry Cask Project supportAllocates personnel and budget to complete engineering activities and meet department/site goalsProvides timely resolution and recommendations to technical problems to ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective plant operationResponsible for maintaining site drawingsProvide support for the Emergency Response Organization Provide support as the Engineering Duty ManagerEducation, Experience, & Skill RequirementsEngineering 4 Year Degree from an accredited institution Design Engineering experience and familiarity with the Design Control program at a Nuclear Facility.An advanced knowledge of Mechanical/Structural design. Technical understanding of nuclear plant processes, programs, and proceduresKnowledge of nuclear codes, standards and regulations; to include Licensing knowledge at a Nuclear Power Plant. Nuclear policies and guidelines to for Engineering Organizations including Chapter 15 nuclear safety analysisProfessional Engineering registration preferredPlant Certification or SRO Certification/License is recommended.Ability to obtain Design Qualifications at the Nuclear FacilityKey MetricsContinuous ImprovementFinancial Optimization Operational Excellence Safety ExcellenceJob FamilyEngineering ServicesCompanyVistra Nuclear Operations CompanyLocationsOak Harbor, OhioOhioWe 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 to make a request.