Commissioning Support Engineer- Nuclear (Fall 2026)

Westinghouse Electric Company; 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

Westinghouse Electric Company is seeking a Commissioning Support Engineer to plan and implement commissioning activities for nuclear power plant systems. This remote position involves developing procedures and ensuring compliance with nuclear safety standards.

Ideal candidates need a Bachelor's in Engineering, 10 years of industry experience, and strong analytical skills. This role supports future AP1000 projects, requiring a commitment to safety and regulatory frameworks.

Comprehensive health benefits and 401(k) are included.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in relevant engineering discipline.
• 10 years of experience in nuclear power plants or highly regulated industries.
• 3 years of experience with startup testing and system turnover.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement commissioning plans and procedures.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams for commissioning readiness.
• Ensure compliance with nuclear safety standards.

Skills

Analytical thinking and root cause analysis

Project coordination and time management

Strong commitment to safety and procedural compliance

Documentation accuracy

Understanding of nuclear codes and standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Nuclear, or related Engineering discipline

Tools

P&IDs and electrical schematics interpretation

Job description

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At WECTEC Staffing Services, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Westinghouse Electric Company LLC, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.

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. You will play a critical role in plant in the deployment of future AP1000 projects.

You will work fully remote within the United States. Occasional travel may be necessary.

You will report to the Commission Manager.

You will not have managerial responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement processes 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.
• You must be a US citizen or permanent resident.
• Experience with commissioning, system testing, or plant operations
• Knowledge of nuclear plant systems (e.g., 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 in the following areas are needed to be successful:
  • 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

We are committed to transparency and equity in all our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $80/hour to $110/hour.

Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities