Credentials that matter
Skills and tools
- NRC Regulations
Required qualifications
- reviewing and accepting technical or licensing deliverables on behalf of a utility or plant owner. managing nuclear fuel vendors or major engineering suppliers.
- Strong understanding of reactor physics, thermal hydraulics, safety analysis, and NRC licensing basis requirements. working under NQA-1 quality programs.
- PE license or equivalent credential.
- Leadership Profile This role requires a senior nuclear engineering leader with strong technical authority and decision-making capability.
- The successful candidate will be expected to operate independently, challenge vendor positions when necessary, and ensure that all fuel-related engineering and licensing products meet the highest standards of safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
- The Lead Fuels Engineer must balance technical rigor, vendor accountability, and program execution discipline while ensuring successful integration of a new fuel design into uprated plant operations.
- Key Metrics Safe and successful implementation of new fuel across three nuclear plants.
- Successful integration of fuel design into power uprate licensing and engineering basis.
About this role
Vistra is seeking a senior Lead Fuels Engineer to direct the implementation of a nuclear fuel transition across Vistra nuclear power plants in support of a major power uprate program. This role provides technical leadership and program ownership for all fuel-related aspects of the uprate, including fuel design integration, licensing support, vendor management, and plant implementation.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Preferred qualifications
- Direct experience with nuclear power uprates or fuel vendor transitions.
- NRC licensing experience including submittals, audits, and RAI responses.
- Familiarity with reload safety analysis, core design, and fuel performance evaluation.
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