Nuclear Startup & Commissioning Engineer

Discover International; United States; Sur place; USD 120 000 - 170 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Discover International seeks an experienced Nuclear Startup & Commissioning Engineer to support plant system transitions from construction to testing and turnover. You will work with engineering, construction, maintenance and operations teams to ensure systems meet design requirements and are ready for safe operation.

The role emphasizes development and execution of commissioning tests, system walkdowns and coordination across multiple groups.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of nuclear operations, commissioning, startup, system testing or naval nuclear propulsion experience.
• Hands-on experience operating, testing or troubleshooting complex plant systems.
• Ability to interpret P&IDs, electrical diagrams, system descriptions and technical procedures.
• Experience working within controlled procedures and a strong nuclear safety culture.
• Strong technical communication, documentation and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to work at project sites and support shifts or extended hours during startup activities.
• Engineering or technical degree, or equivalent directly relevant operational experience.

Responsabilités

• Develop, review and execute commissioning and startup test procedures.
• Verify test prerequisites, equipment status, system boundaries and acceptance criteria.
• Perform system walkdowns and support construction-to-operations turnover.
• Monitor equipment performance during testing and investigate unexpected results.
• Coordinate troubleshooting across engineering, maintenance, operations and vendors.
• Document deficiencies, corrective actions, retesting and test completion.
• Support operating procedure development and operational readiness reviews.
• Maintain configuration control and follow established work-control and equipment-isolation procedures.
• Participate in pre-job briefings, shift turnovers and test-readiness meetings.

Connaissances

Technical communication

Problem solving

Documentation

Team collaboration

On-site/work readiness

Formation

Engineering degree or equivalent

Description du poste

Nuclear Startup & Commissioning Engineer

Location: United States

Employment Type: Full-time

Work Arrangement: Site-based / project travel

Discover International is connecting with experienced nuclear operations and commissioning professionals for opportunities supporting facility startup, system testing and operational readiness.

We welcome backgrounds in commercial nuclear power, naval nuclear propulsion, research reactors and advanced reactor programs. Relevant experience includes startup engineering, commissioning, reactor operations and shift supervision.

The Role

You will support the transition of plant systems from construction and installation through testing, turnover and operational readiness. Working alongside engineering, construction, maintenance and operations teams, you will help verify that equipment and systems meet design requirements and are ready for safe operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, review and execute commissioning and startup test procedures.


• Verify test prerequisites, equipment status, system boundaries and acceptance criteria.


• Perform system walkdowns and support construction-to-operations turnover.


• Monitor equipment performance during testing and investigate unexpected results.


• Coordinate troubleshooting across engineering, maintenance, operations and vendors.


• Document deficiencies, corrective actions, retesting and test completion.


• Support operating procedure development and operational readiness reviews.


• Maintain configuration control and follow established work-control and equipment-isolation procedures.


• Participate in pre-job briefings, shift turnovers and test-readiness meetings.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of relevant experience in nuclear operations, commissioning, startup, system testing or naval nuclear propulsion.


• Hands-on experience operating, testing or troubleshooting complex plant systems.


• Ability to interpret P&IDs, electrical diagrams, system descriptions and technical procedures.


• Experience working within controlled procedures and a strong nuclear safety culture.


• Strong technical communication, documentation and problem-solving skills.


• Willingness to work at project sites and support shifts or extended hours during startup activities.


• Engineering or technical degree, or equivalent directly relevant operational experience.

Preferred Experience

• Nuclear facility startup, major plant modifications or integrated system testing.


• Current or previous Reactor Operator or Senior Reactor Operator credentials.


• Navy nuclear watch supervisor, engineering watch officer or equivalent qualifications.


• Shift supervision, test direction or commissioning team leadership.


• Research reactor, DOE facility, SMR or microreactor experience.


• System turnover, test acceptance and operational readiness assessments.