Nuclear Commissioning Engineer

TFE, Inc.; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Generous PTO

Paid holidays

401k plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short-term disability insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

TFE, Inc. is seeking multiple levels of Nuclear Commissioning Engineers to plan, execute, and document testing and commissioning of nuclear systems. You will ensure safe handover of complex equipment from construction to operations under stringent regulatory standards.

The roles require familiarity with ASME NQA-1, safety culture, and regulatory requirements, with progression from junior to SME levels. Excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits accompany this opportunity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nuclear, Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in nuclear power generation or heavily regulated facilities.
• Ability to read P&IDs, electrical one-lines, and instrument diagrams.
• Knowledge of nuclear safety culture and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop test plans, procedures, and startup protocols for nuclear facility systems.
• Manage system turnover from construction to operations with documentation packages.
• Oversee cold/hot functional testing, FAT, and SAT.
• Ensure compliance with nuclear safety standards and QA programs (e.g., ASME NQA-1).
• Coordinate root-cause analysis and corrective actions for issues.
• Interface with construction, design, operations, QC, and regulators.

Skills

Nuclear engineering experience

Nuclear system testing

P&ID reading

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nuclear, Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering

Job description

Description

TFE, Inc. is seeking multiple levels of Nuclear Commissioning Engineers.

Founded in 1989, TFE, Inc. provides professional, technical, and administrative personnel and services in the U.S. nuclear energy complex and other commercial ventures. At TFE we know our employees are the key to our success. We value their ideas and opinions and want to help them grow in knowledge, skills, and abilities. TFE provides competitive pay, generous PTO, paid holidays, and a top-notch employee assistance program. Our benefit offerings include an excellent 401k plan, medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and other ancillary benefits.

Nuclear Commissioning Engineers bridge the gap between construction and full-scale operations. You will be responsible for planning, executing, and documenting the testing and commissioning of complex nuclear systems, process equipment, and safety-critical components. The ideal candidate will ensure that all systems are safely transitioned into service in strict compliance with engineering specifications, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Test Planning & Execution: Develop, review, and execute detailed commissioning plans, pre-operational test procedures, and startup protocols for nuclear facility systems.


• System Turnover Management: Manage the system turnover process from construction to operations, including preparing, tracking, and closing out punch-lists and final documentation packages.


• Testing & Validation: Oversee and document cold and hot functional testing, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT).


• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all commissioning activities adhere to strict nuclear safety culture guidelines, Quality Assurance programs (e.g., ASME NQA-1), and applicable federal regulations (NRC / DOE).


• Issue Resolution: Identify, document, and troubleshoot system anomalies, design discrepancies, and non-conformances. Coordinate root-cause analysis and corrective actions.


• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as a primary interface between construction contractors, design engineering, plant operations, quality control, and regulatory reviewers.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Nuclear, Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering, or a related technical discipline. Equivalent combination of education and extensive nuclear experience may be considered.


• Experience: Nuclear power generation, government nuclear facilities, or heavily regulated high-hazard industrial environments. Minimum requirements by level: Junior (3-5 years), Mid-level (5-10 years), Lead (10+years) and SMEs (15+ years)


• Technical Expertise: Demonstrated experience in nuclear system testing, startup operations, or component commissioning.


• Blueprint Proficiency: Strong ability to read, interpret, and work from complex P&IDs, electrical one-lines, logic diagrams, and instrument loop drawings.


• Safety Culture: Deep understanding of nuclear safety standards, Conduct of Operations, and work control processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working within [DOE (Department of Energy) / NRC (Nuclear Regulatory Commission)] regulated facilities.


• Familiarity with ASME NQA-1 Quality Assurance requirements.


• Professional Engineer (PE) license or specific system certifications.


• Ability to obtain DOE Q Clearance / Active Secret, etc.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

• Must be able to access all areas of a nuclear/industrial site, which may include climbing stairs, ladders, and walking on uneven surfaces.


• May require wearing personal protective equipment (PPE), including respirators or anti-contamination clothing when necessary.

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not a complete list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with it.

TFE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

If you are an applicant with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to use the online application system and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact Human Resources at [phone] ext. 1.