{"id":1429866,"url":"https://alion.io/job/vistra-corp-nuclear-system-engineer-computer-engineering","title":"Nuclear System Engineer (Computer Engineering)","company":{"id":1862291,"name":"Vistra","domain":"vistracorp.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/vistracorp","size_band":"51-200","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Workday","truth_index":{"grade":"A","score":92,"open_postings":16,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":0.125,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":78,"computed_at":"2026-10-02T05:45:00Z"}},"role":"DevOps","role_family":"DevOps","seniority":"middle","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Perry, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":83000,"max_usd":170000,"period":"year","method":"role_seniority_country_remote_cell","sample_n":397},"experience_years_min":4,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Linux","optional":false},{"name":"Windows","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-06-24T00:00:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-06-24","last_verified_at":"2026-10-02T20:08:10Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":101,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":0,"flags":[],"days_open":100},"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.\nJob Summary\nThe focus of this role will be on the administration of the plant computer systems.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.\nJob Description\nKey Accountabilities:\nBecome the Subject Matter Expert on the assigned computer systems, networks, and peripheral equipment.\nProvide support to maintenance on corrective and preventative maintenance activities.\nInvestigate and resolve complex computer issues.\nOwn the overall reliability of assigned computer systems through trending of issues and development of activities to maintain the systems in a reliable state.\nDevelop the long-term strategy for system upgrades and modifications to support the equipment reliability needs.\nIntegrate site Cyber Security program requirements with maintenance of the assigned computer systems\nPerform Emergency Response Organization (ERO) duties as assigned.\nEducation, Experience, and Skill Requirements:\nBachelor’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\nAll levels of experience will be considered but a minimum of 4 years engineering experience is preferred.\nPrevious professional-level experience in engineering or computer system support is desired.\nKnowledge of C ++, Windows, Linux, networking, firewall, and cyber security is preferred. Training will also be provided\nComprehensive 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\nExcellent troubleshooting abilities and analytical skills\nSuperior communication skills with the ability to make technical presentations to all levels across the organization\nAbility to provide support outside of normal working hours as required to support operation of the assigned computer systems.\n* Final pay grade will be determined based on experience and qualifications\nKey Metrics:\nTeamwork and collaboration skills across organizational boundaries.\nAble to communicate routine issues effectively through written and verbal communication.\nMaintain effective working relationships across organizational boundaries\nUnderstanding of power generation equipment and system interrelationships.\nUnderstanding of economic drivers to the business.\nAble to apply problem solving processes to address routine issues.\nJob Family\nEngineering ServicesCompany\nVistra Nuclear Operations CompanyLocations\nPerry, OhioOhioWe 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!\nIf you currently work for Vistra or its subsidiaries, please apply via the internal career site.\nIt 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.\nIf you are an individual with a disability and need assistance submitting an application or would like to request an accommodation, please email usat  tomake a request.","description_format":"text","description_chars":4032,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":4,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":[],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Fossil Fuels","Power Grid","Information Security"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-29T00:54:12Z"}],"liveness":{"score":29,"band":"fade","label":"Fading","p_open":1,"p_active":0.666,"p_room":0.44,"age_days":100,"expected_fill_days":78,"reasons":["conf:13","velocity","win:tail","crowd:brand"],"computed_at":"2026-10-02T05:45:00Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/vistra-corp-nuclear-system-engineer-computer-engineering","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/vistra-corp-nuclear-system-engineer-computer-engineering.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-10-03T03:55:31Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","usage":{"tier":"crawler","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":3912,"day_limit":5000,"remaining_today":1088,"minute_limit":60,"resets_at":"2026-10-04T00:00:00Z"}}}