Commissioning Support Engineer- Nuclear (Fall 2026)

Laveer Engineering; Rock Hill (SC); On-site; USD 110,208 - 151,536; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health and Income Protection Benefits

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid vacations for qualifying positions

Job summary

Laveer Engineering is seeking a Commissioning Support Engineer to plan and implement commissioning activities for nuclear power plants. The role is fully remote within the United States and involves developing test protocols, coordinating with teams, and ensuring compliance with safety standards.

The ideal candidate will have significant nuclear power plant experience and relevant degrees. Comprehensive health benefits and a competitive salary are offered.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in nuclear power plants or highly regulated industries.
• 3 years of experience with startup testing, system turnover, or outage support.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement commissioning plans, procedures, and test protocols.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure readiness for commissioning.
• Ensure compliance with nuclear safety standards and regulatory bodies.

Skills

Safety and procedural compliance

Analytical thinking and root-cause analysis

Project coordination and time management

Documentation accuracy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Nuclear Engineering

Tools

P&IDs

Electrical schematics

Job description

Requisition Number: 32804

Location: Rock Hill, SC, US 29730

About The Role

The Commissioning Support Engineer is responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing commissioning activities for nuclear power plant systems and equipment. This role ensures that programs and processes are established to support a commissioning test program in compliance with design specifications, regulatory requirements, and nuclear quality standards. You will also support development of Administrative and Test Procedures and turnover documentation and play a critical role in plant deployment for future AP1000 projects. The position is fully remote within the United States, with occasional travel. The engineer reports to the Commission Manager and does not have managerial responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement processes and delivery processes for future AP1000 plant deployment.
• Develop and implement commissioning plans, procedures, and test protocols for nuclear systems and components.
• Develop pre‑operational and startup testing, including system turnover packages following engineering specifications.
• Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) activities.
• Coordinate with cross‑functional teams to ensure readiness for commissioning.
• Identify, document, and resolve deficiencies, non‑conformances.
• Ensure compliance with nuclear safety standards, NQA‑1 quality requirements, and regulatory bodies (e.g., NRC, IAEA).
• Review and verify system design documents, drawings, and specifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Nuclear, or related Engineering discipline or equivalent experience.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
• Experience with commissioning, system testing, or plant operations.
• Knowledge of nuclear plant systems (reactor systems, I&C, electrical distribution, HVAC).
• Familiarity with nuclear codes and standards (ASME, IEEE, NRC regulations).
• Understanding of quality assurance programs (NQA‑1).
• Read and interpret P&IDs, electrical schematics, instrumentation and control diagrams, and technical drawings.
• Key skills: strong commitment to safety and procedural compliance, analytical thinking and root‑cause analysis, project coordination and time management, support a cross‑functional team, documentation accuracy, work under strict regulatory and quality frameworks.
• 10 years of experience in nuclear power plants or highly regulated industries.
• 3 years of experience with startup testing, system turnover, or outage support.
• Knowledge of instrumentation & controls (I&C) and digital systems.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license or Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT) certification.
• 3 years of experience with radiological work controls and nuclear site requirements.
• Familiarity with risk assessments and safety analysis processes.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health and Income Protection Benefits.
• 401(k) Savings Plan.
• Paid vacations for qualifying positions.

Base salary range: $80/hour to $110/hour, depending on experience, qualifications and skills.

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