Startup Testing Engineer

As a Startup Testing Engineer, you will define, develop, and lead the preoperational and startup testing roadmap of a nuclear power plant. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering, operations, and safety teams to create thorough testing specifications, procedures, and schedules. Your work ensures the plant starts up safely, reliably, and in compliance with all regulatory and design requirements. This position can be part time or LTLB.

Imagine a day where you’re at the center of some of the most complex engineering work in the energy industry — leading teams, shaping standards, and building the frameworks that the future of nuclear power depends on.

Planning & Roadmap Development: Develop a comprehensive Preoperational and Startup Testing Roadmap, including test phases, milestones, resource requirements, and success criteria. Provide input on testing program development progress, risks, resource needs, and schedule forecasts

Test Writing & Standards: Write clear, detailed test specifications and procedures for systems and subsystems (mechanical, electrical, control, safety systems, instrumentation, etc.). Ensure all proposed testing activities comply with applicable nuclear industry standards, codes, and regulatory requirements. Support the development and continuous improvement of startup testing procedures, standards, and best practices.

Team Leadership & Coordination: Lead a cross-functional team during testing program development: coordinate personnel, assign tasks, and ensure execution aligns with the roadmap and schedule. Mentor and train other engineers assigned to testing tasks (as applicable).

Client & Stakeholder Engagement: Participate in occasional client site visits for review meetings and collaboration events. Estimated travel is up to approximately 25%

• Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in Nuclear Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in commissioning, startup, testing, or operations support of power plants, preferably nuclear, or in a highly regulated power/energy environment
• Strong understanding of nuclear power plant systems (mechanical, electrical, control/instrumentation, safety systems) and how these systems are commissioned and tested
• Demonstrated experience in developing test plans, procedures, and documentation, and in leading test execution and commissioning phases
• Familiarity with project management practices: scheduling, resource planning, documentation control, and cross-functional coordination 
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills, able to identify issues, assess risks, and implement corrective actions effectively
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to produce clear procedural documents, reports, and coordinate with diverse stakeholders (engineering, safety, operations, regulatory)
• Ability to lead and motivate a team of engineers
• Attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining quality and safety standards

Preferred / Desirable Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Nuclear Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
• Previous experience specifically with nuclear plant commissioning/startup or nuclear regulatory compliance
• Professional certification/licensure (e.g., Professional Engineer (PE), or equivalent)
• Experience with project management tools and technical documentation systems (e.g., MS Project, P6, document control systems)
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulatory frameworks applicable to nuclear power plants
• Experience mentoring or training junior engineers or technicians
• Familiarity with safety culture, QA/QC practices, and regulatory audits or inspections

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Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future employer sponsorship. We do not typically sponsor H1-B or any other work visa petitions. Employment is contingent upon passing pre-employment and random drug/alcohol screenings, background checks, and annual motor vehicle record reviews per company and client policies.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.