Construction Field Engineer (Electrical/Controls) - Consulting

Luminant Generation Company LLC

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Irving, Texas Monahans, Texas Until 8/21/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted February 19, 2026 Last posted February 19, 2026
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 Summary

General analysis and implementation of generation technologies for application to Vistra operations or commercial development.
Plan and manage long range programs and 3rd party resources to meet Luminant strategic objectives
Manage programs and projects to enhance the commercial availability of new technologies and enhancement to existing technologies.

Job Description

Key Accountabilities:

Technical support for the development of commercial / environmental / reliability / sustainability interests in new technology applications.
Subject matter expert in areas of value to Vistra
Technical support to Operations in the application of technologies at operating plants or plants in development
Perform complex root cause analysis
Provide innovative engineering solutions for difficult problems
May be responsible for developing other employees in areas of expertise
Contributes to economic justification/analysis for projects
Actively contributes to development and execution of company engineering strategies for engineering initiatives

Education, Experience & Skill Requirements:

BS or greater in an Engineering discipline
Licensed Professional Engineer or meets additional years of experience requirements
Recognized within Vistra as a SME.  Known and used by many as a technical resource.
Demonstrates and applies knowledge of current and pending regulatory, code and general industry issues to resolve Vistra’s interests.
Proficient with business/technical evaluation processes.
Proficient in fossil, solar, battery, or nuclear plant technologies
Extensive experience in power plant operations / engineering or comparable industries
Mastery of fundamental scientific principles
Strong overall business acumen
Communication –Must be able to effectively communicate with peers, management and/or represent Vistra’s interests to outside agencies
Organization, Planning and Control –Must be able to plan and execute corporate programs
Able to execute projects/strategies with minimal oversight.
Demonstrated high performer through consecutive evaluations or work history for external candidates.

Key Metrics:

Industry contributor in field of expertise to represent Vistra interests and increase knowledge of new technologies
Provides technical support on a fleetwide basis
Maintain effective working relationships.  Be able to provide technical direction

Job Family

Engineering Services

Company

Vistra Corporate Services Company

Locations

Irving, Texas

Texas

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About this role

Summary

Provide technical support and innovation in power generation technologies and plant engineering strategies.

Job title

Construction Field Engineer (Electrical/Controls) - Consulting

Experience level

recognized within Vistra as a SME, extensive experience in power plant operations / engineering or comparable industries

Industry

energy

Location requirements

Irving, Texas; Monahans, Texas; remote work not specified

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

BS in engineeringprofessional engineerpower plant technologiesroot cause analysiscommunicationproject execution

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

electricalcontrolspower plantrenewable energytechnology
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Irving, TX, USA

On-site City

Monahans, TX, USA

On-site City