Nuclear Systems Engineer (Computer Engineering)

Vistra
Perry, OH, United States
4 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
4 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows Systems Engineering C++ (Programming Language) Cyber Security Computer Programming Computer Networks Computer Engineering Linux Scripting Reliability of Systems Firewalls (Computer Science) Information Technology

Job description

This role of Nuclear Systems Engineer (Computer Engineering) is responsible for interfacing with various stakeholders (operations, maintenance, management) and championing system improvements as well as establishing the required maintenance to ensure system reliability for components in the assigned systems., * Become the Subject Matter Expert on the assigned computer systems, networks, and peripheral equipment.

  • Provide support to maintenance on corrective and preventative maintenance activities.
  • Investigate and resolve complex computer issues.
  • Own the overall reliability of assigned computer systems through trending of issues and development of activities to maintain the systems in a reliable state.
  • Develop the long-term strategy for system upgrades and modifications to support the equipment reliability needs.
  • Integrate site Cyber Security program requirements with maintenance of the assigned computer systems
  • Perform Emergency Response Organization (ERO) duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering or computer science or similar area of study preferred (degrees generally associated with power plant operations and administration of plant computer system
  • All levels of experience will be considered but a minimum of 4 years engineering experience is preferred.
  • Previous professional-level experience in engineering or computer system support is desired.
  • Knowledge of C ++, Windows, Linux, networking, firewall, and cyber security is preferred. Training will also be provided
  • Comprehensive background in computer systems and technology is preferred. Areas of focus could include computer operating systems, network communications, data acquisition systems, programming/scripting & cyber security within an operational technology environment
  • Excellent troubleshooting abilities and analytical skills
  • Superior communication skills with the ability to make technical presentations to all levels across the organization
  • Ability to provide support outside of normal working hours as required to support operation of the assigned computer systems.

  • Final pay grade will be determined based on experience and qualifications

Key Metrics:

  • Teamwork and collaboration skills across organizational boundaries.
  • Able to communicate routine issues effectively through written and verbal communication.
  • Maintain effective working relationships across organizational boundaries
  • Understanding of power generation equipment and system interrelationships.
  • Understanding of economic drivers to the business.
  • Able to apply problem solving processes to address routine issues.

Apply for this position

This job is hosted externally. Click below to view the full posting and apply.

Apply on www.dice.com

Good distractions

Talks and stories from around this role — technically off-topic, practically not.

2:22 min

Leveraging unique cultural backgrounds in engineering design

Ixchel Ruiz · LIVE

52 sec

Running persistent Linux environments directly on Windows

Ben Breard Ben Breard · WWC 2025

1:04 min

Introduction to Bitcoin script parsing tools

Steve Shadders · LIVE

4:11 min

Introduction to cloud-native application developer security

Micah Silverman · WWC 2022

3:54 min

Defining the system engineer role in technical operations

Torben Schramme · WWC 2021

3:55 min

Demonstrating .NET installation on Debian and Azure Linux

Silvano Coriani Silvano Coriani · Europe 2026 Virtual

Videos

See all

Related articles

See all