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Nuclear Fleet Special Project Manager

Vistra Corp

Vistra Corp

Operations
Oak Harbor, OH, USA
Posted on Feb 14, 2026

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

The Project Manager will lead projects from requirements definition through deployment, identifying schedules, scopes, budget estimations, and implementation plans, including risk mitigation. This role also will plan and manage long range projects, programs and 3rd party resources to meet Vistra strategic objectives and manage programs and projects to enhance the commercial availability of new technologies and enhancement to existing technologies. Additionally, the Project Manager is responsible for managing complex identified scope for all aspects of a project with technical input and oversight and will focus on detailed analysis and implementation of generation technologies for application to Vistra operations or commercial development.

Job Description

Key Accountabilities

  • Establish and maintain processes for managing scope during the project lifecycle, setting quality and performance standards and assessing risks.
  • Report project outcomes and/or risks to the appropriate management channels and escalate issues, as necessary, according to project work plan.
  • Technical support and oversight 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 Projects and Operations in the application of technologies at operating plants or plants in development
  • Provide innovative engineering solutions for difficult problems
  • May be responsible for developing other employees in areas of expertise
  • Lead economic justification/analysis for projects

Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree or greater in an Engineering discipline (preferred) and 10 years of relevant Engineering experience, or 15 years of relevant Engineering experience.
  • 10 years Project Management or Commercial Nuclear Experience preferred
  • Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrates and applies knowledge of current and pending regulatory, code and general industry issues to resolve Vistra’s interests.
  • Proficiency in project management tools and software applications.
  • Proven track record of successfully leading projects from concept to implementation.
  • Strong Knowledge of Nuclear Processes, Organization, Planning and Control –Must be able to plan and execute a broad course of action.
  • Willing and able to support domestic travel (including overnight travel) to various vendor / company locations.

Key Metrics

  • Safety Excellence
  • Teamwork
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Problem solving / Decision making
  • Results Orientation
  • Talent Development
  • Risk Mitigation

Job Family

Plant Operations

Company

Vistra Nuclear Operations Company

Locations

Glen Rose, TexasTexas

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.