Manager, Mechanical/Structural Design - Davis Besse

Posted: Tuesday, 17 February 2026
Valid Thru: Thursday, 19 March 2026
Index Requested on: 02/17/2026 01:59:45
Indexed on: 02/17/2026 01:59:45

Location: Oak Harbor, OH, 43449, US

Industry: Energy and Utilities
Occupational Category: 17-0000.00 - Architecture and Engineering
Type of Employment: FULL_TIME

Vistra Nuclear Operations Company is hiring!

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 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 Description

Key Accountabilities

  • Non-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 Monitoring
  • Calculations update for design basis management
  • Owner’s Acceptance Reviews for Projects’ Engineering Changes
  • Leads or Supports design engineering changes/projects and Task Teams
  • Resolves Condition Reports and addresses Operating Experience
  • Response to Regulatory inquiries on licensing basis.
  • Directs the activities of the individual contributors within the group
  • Independent Spent Fuel Storage / Dry Cask Project support
  • Allocates personnel and budget to complete engineering activities and meet department/site goals
  • Provides timely resolution and recommendations to technical problems to ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective plant operation
  • Responsible for maintaining site drawings
  • Provide support for the Emergency Response Organization
  • Provide support as the Engineering Duty Manager

Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements

  • Engineering 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 procedures
  • Knowledge 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 analysis
  • Professional Engineering registration preferred
  • Plant Certification or SRO Certification/License is recommended.
  • Ability to obtain Design Qualifications at the Nuclear Facility

Key Metrics

  • Continuous Improvement
  • Financial Optimization
  • Operational Excellence
  • Safety Excellence

Job Family

Engineering Services

Company

Vistra Nuclear Operations Company

Locations

Oak Harbor, Ohio

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 at assistance@ vistraenergy.com to make a request.

Responsibilities:

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Educational requirements:

  • high school

Desired Skills:

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Benefits:

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