Nuclear Commissioning Engineer: From Construction to Ops

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

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.