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As of Aug 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for plant design engineer in the United States is $99,873.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $78,500.00 and $120,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.
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Manager, Plant Support Engineering - Davis Besse

Vistra Energy

Carroll, OH • On-site

$85 - $115/hr

Other

Posted 4 days ago


Vistra rating

9.2

Company rating: 9.2 out of 10

Based on 26 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

Job Summary

This position is responsible for acting as sponsor for the health of the plant systems. Facilitate the effective engagement of assigned Engineers to optimize performance of the team's systems in support of maximized station efficiency.

Key Accountabilities
  • Provide first‑line leadership and supervision for the Plant Support Engineering team, ensuring alignment with plant priorities and safe, reliable operation.
  • Manage and coordinate System Health Team activities, including identification, prioritization, and resolution of system and equipment performance issues.
  • Represent Plant Support Engineering on outage management teams and cross‑functional plant forums.
  • Oversee monitoring, trending, and evaluation of plant systems, driving near‑ and long‑term performance improvements.
  • Develop and manage corrective and improvement action plans, ensuring timely completion and effective resolution of plant performance issues.
  • Direct and prioritize daily work activities of individual contributors to meet plant, outage, and regulatory commitments.
  • Coordinate staffing and resource assignments, including on‑call support, outage coverage, and special project needs.
  • Conduct performance management activities for individual contributors, including goal setting, performance reviews, coaching, and salary actions.
  • Plan and coordinate large or complex engineering work scopes, task teams, and special projects involving multiple disciplines.
  • Review, approve, and ensure quality of engineering products and work deliverables produced by the group.
  • Manage assigned budget and resource utilization, ensuring engineering activities are completed efficiently and in support of department and site goals.
Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline; Electrical Engineering preferred.
  • Detailed knowledge of power plant systems, including engineering principles related to plant design, operation, and equipment reliability.
  • Extensive knowledge of applicable codes, standards, plant‑specific procedures, and regulatory requirements governing nuclear power plant design and operation.
  • Working knowledge of planning, scheduling, and cost control associated with engineering activities and outage support.
  • Demonstrated experience providing technical leadership and supervision of engineering personnel.
Key Metrics
  • System and equipment performance, including identification and resolution of adverse trends.
  • Timeliness and quality of engineering deliverables supporting plant operations and outages.
  • Team effectiveness, including collaboration, engagement, and adherence to standards and procedures.
  • Effectiveness of problem‑solving and corrective action implementation.
  • Adherence to schedule, budget, and regulatory commitments.
Job Family

Engineering Services – Vistra Nuclear Operations Company

Locations

Oak Harbor, Ohio

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

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