Design Engineering Intern / Co-Op
Vistra
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**Job Summary**
As an Engineering Co-Op, you will have the opportunity to participate in the Co-op/Intern Professional Development Program, which is designed to cultivate professional skills and provide professional level work at Vistra. Each participant will receive a personalized development plan, on-the-job training, and challenging assignments to refine skills and round out competencies.
**Job Description**
At Vistra, the co-op program is designed to prepare quality candidates for full time positions. In support of this, students are provided with the opportunity to work in different engineering units in subsequent semesters to provide a diversified Co-Op experience.
Based on your Engineering discipline, as well as the department and projects to which you are assigned, selected candidates may:
+ Assist qualified engineers in developing design modification packages, including preparation of drawings, calculations, specifications and technical reports
+ Support implementation of regulatory and industry code requirements
+ Support qualified system engineers in maintaining and optimizing the station's current maintenance strategies
+ Support problem solving teams and resolution of emergent issues
+ Interact with Operations and Maintenance organizations in support of daily plant activities
+ As a Vistra Co-Op you will also be expected to:
+ Fully participate in the Vistra Co-Op/Intern program mandatory events
+ Utilize knowledge, skills and abilities to work on challenging assignments and contribute to Vistra’s success
+ Gain understanding of the nuclear and electric utility business and seize the opportunity to explore potential career paths at Vistra
+ Engage in candidate self-assessments and use supervisory feedback to improve your performance
+ Develop career contacts and receive guidance from coaches and peers
+ Network with other students
+ Present to department members and leadership at the end of each session/rotation to highlight projects and contributions.
+ Must be enrolled in a four (4) year accredited college/university in a degree focused on Mechanical, Electrical or Civil/Structural Engineering
+ Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better required
+ Must have the ability to work without sponsorship (now or in the future)
+ Ability to commit to a minimum of two (2) CO-OP rotations. Spring, Summer or Fall (ideally)
+ Must be willing to relocate to/reside near Perry, Ohio for the duration of the assignment (some candidates may be eligible for a living stipend)
+ Successful completion of basic engineering coursework
+ Must be able to work in both an office and plant environment with the ability to comply with safety procedures
+ Experience with Microsoft Office applications and computer-aided design programs
+ Positive communication skills, as well as organizational skills to prioritize and plan work, multi-task and meet project deadlines
**Job Family**
General Services
**Company**
Energy Harbor Nuclear Op
**Locations**
Perry
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.**
Vistra (NYSE: VST) is a leading Fortune 500 integrated retail electricity and power generation company based in Irving, Texas, that provides essential power resources to customers, businesses, and communities from California to Maine.
Vistra is the largest competitive power generator in the U.S., with a capacity of approximately 41,000 megawatts, or enough to power 20 million homes, operating in all of the major competitive wholesale markets in the country. Vistra is a leader in the energy transformation and expansion with an unyielding focus on reliability, affordability, and sustainability, powered by a diverse portfolio that includes natural gas, nuclear, coal, solar, and battery energy storage facilities. The company continues to grow its zero-carbon resources, operating the second-largest fleet of competitive nuclear power plants in the country, substantial battery energy storage capacity, and a growing number of solar facilities.
Vistra is one of the largest competitive electricity providers in the country and takes an innovative, customer-centric approach to retail, offering solutions to meet customers’ needs, including more than 50 renewable energy plans. Through its family of retail brands, Vistra serves approximately 5 million residential, commercial, and industrial retail customers.
As a leader in the responsible transformation of the country’s energy supply, Vistra has made significant progress towards its 2030 and 2050 targets. The company has committed to a 60% reduction of Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, as compared to our 2010 baseline, and net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, assuming necessary technological advancements and public policy incentives are achieved. Learn more about our environmental, social, and governance efforts and read the company’s sustainability report at https://vistracorp.com/sustainability/ .
Vistra’s hardworking team is committed to its purpose, “lighting up lives, powering a better way forward” and is guided by four core principles: we do business the right way, we work as a team, we compete to win, and we care about our stakeholders, including our customers, our communities where we work and live, our employees, and our investors. Learn more about how Vistra is powering a better way forward at vistracorp.com (https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3967404-1&h=3533293724&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vistracorp.com%2F&a=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vistracorp.com) .
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_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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