Full-Time

Strategic Engineer

Posted on 5/9/2026

TXU Energy

TXU Energy

1,001-5,000 employees

Retail electricity provider with renewable options

No salary listed

Monaca, PA, USA

In Person

Category
Mechanical Engineering (1)
Required Skills
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Bachelors of Science Engineering degree (or related Science degree from a college or university with an accredited engineering program) or current (or previously held) licensed Senior Reactor Operator.
  • Ideally 5+ years of experience; but all levels of experience may be reviewed
  • Experience in power plant systems or components engineering desired
  • Experience with fleet-wide initiatives and cross-plant coordination preferred
  • Experience in managing projects with multiple stakeholders and complex requirements a plus
  • Proficiency utilizing data analysis to inform strategic decisions is favorable
Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement systems and asset strategies for the Vistra nuclear fleet, focusing on operational sustainability, safety, and cost-effectiveness.
  • Create a comprehensive long-range plan for component replacement and refurbishment, including timelines and critical milestones.
  • Inform the Vistra corporation of future budgetary needs based on the long-range plan.
  • Work with cross functional teams to develop major outage and preventative maintenance work scope.
  • Oversee the tracking and management of assets throughout their life cycle, ensuring optimal utilization and timely maintenance and replacement.
  • Coordinate with supply chain partners to ensure availability and reliability of critical components and materials over the long term.
  • Conduct comprehensive risk assessments to identify potential issues and implement mitigation strategies to ensure the safety and reliability of the fleet.
  • Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to address long-term challenges and uncertainties
  • Identify and integrate emerging technologies and best practices to enhance fleet efficiency.
  • Evaluate the impact of new technologies on the long-range plan and component life cycles.
  • Prepare engineering reports.
  • May be responsible for developing other employees in area of expertise.
  • Serves a lead role on teams, processes, or programs.

TXU Energy provides retail electricity services in Texas for both homes and businesses, offering fixed-rate, variable-rate, and renewable energy plans. It operates through a digital platform that lets customers manage accounts, monitor energy usage, and pay bills. The company emphasizes sustainability with renewable energy programs and energy-efficiency solutions, combining its legacy utility experience with modern, consumer-focused retail energy tools in a deregulated Texas market. Its goal is to help customers control costs and consumption while reducing environmental impact, and to serve evolving energy needs in Texas through accessible digital tools and a range of plan options.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$45B

Headquarters

Irving, Texas

Founded

1882

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What believers are saying

  • EV program with Ford captures Texas EV adoption growth through 2026-2027.
  • University contracts yield recurring revenue and education sector brand credibility.
  • Community fan giveaways with Salvation Army build loyalty in underserved markets.

What critics are saying

  • Rates 20% above market average drive defections to 4Change Energy within 6-12 months.
  • Wholesale price spikes from 2025 heatwaves force rate hikes and cancellations in 12-24 months.
  • Octopus Energy's AI pricing undercuts TXU by 15-25% for commercial customers in 12-18 months.

What makes TXU Energy unique

  • TXU Energy partners with Ford for Free EV Miles program offering free off-peak charging.
  • Secured multi-year deals with Texas Tech in Feb 2024 and UH in Jan 2024 for power supply.
  • Provides renewable plans with rooftop solar buyback and 100% green energy options.

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