Senior Test Operations Engineer

Pro2Serve; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Pro2Serve is seeking a Senior Test Operations Engineer in Oak Ridge, TN to oversee testing, commissioning, and readiness programs for NRC- and DOE-regulated facilities. You will serve as a SME for mechanical, electrical, piping, glovebox, and HVAC systems and oversee contractor testing and documentation while aligning with regulatory CFR requirements.

The role requires extensive experience in nuclear operations, strong writing skills, and the ability to obtain unescorted facility access.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or PE license or SRO certification may be considered in lieu of engineering degree.
• Minimum of 10 years in engineering or nuclear operations, with at least 2 years in a supervisory/leadership role at a DOE/NRC regulated facility.
• Experience as a test/operations engineer or nuclear facilities operations.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, piping, electrical, and chemical process systems.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate contractor testing programs for quality, compliance and readiness.
• Provide technical guidance on mechanical, electrical, piping, glovebox and HVAC systems.
• Review technical docs and records for accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare assessment reports with minimal revisions.
• Coordinate oversight activities with contractors and internal staff.

Skills

Nuclear operations

HVAC systems

P&IDs

Engineering design

Safety compliance

Technical reporting

DOE/NRC regulations

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Professional Engineer (P.E.) license

NRC Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) certification

Job description

Senior Test Operations Engineer

Job Code: 2026-P2S-011

Location: Oak Ridge, TN

Division: Environmental - 1.4.2

Duration: Direct Hire

Company Description

Professional Project Services Inc. has upcoming opportunity for a Senior Test Operations Engineer (Direct Hire) position at our office in Oak Ridge, TN. Please submit resumes via the web page link below.

Professional Project Services, Inc. (Pro2Serve) is a nationally recognized technical and engineering services firm dedicated to providing critical infrastructure engineering services in support of our Nation's security. Using a disciplined systems engineering approach that is supported by an innovative software toolset, Pro2Serve provides solutions to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of our government and private clients. We support the defense, energy, and science markets through responsive, cost-effective execution of critical security, facilities and infrastructure, nuclear defense and nonproliferation, and environmental projects.

Job Description

This role provides technical expertise to evaluate and monitor the implementation of contractor testing, commissioning, and readiness programs to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and industrial standards. The position supports both compliance-based and performance-based oversight of testing and operational readiness activities.

Working under limited management direction, the Senior Test/Operations Engineer will:

• Serve as a subject matter expert in testing of mechanical, piping/process systems, gloveboxes, electrical systems, compressed air systems, and HVAC systems.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in commissioning and readiness of nuclear facilities, including NRC-regulated environments and applicable CFR requirements (i.e., DOE O 425.1 D or NRC CFR requirements).
• Review and evaluate contractor testing program implementation (including field testing), technical documentation, and records to ensure quality, technical accuracy, and completeness.
• Provide technical guidance and support related to chemical processes, mechanical engineering, electrical systems, piping/process systems, gloveboxes, compressed air, HVAC, as well as addressing testing-related issues presented by management and internal staff.
• Plan and perform assessments as directed; review progress, evaluate results, and recommend improvements to processes and procedures.
• Determine and pursue appropriate courses of action to achieve desired outcomes, including frequent interface with contractors and participation in oversight activities during normal and off-hours as required.
• Ensure assigned work is performed in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements, quality standards, and organizational procedures.
• Support additional operational, engineering, or oversight activities as requested.
• Produce high-quality written assessment reports requiring minimal to no revisions.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
• In lieu of an engineering degree, one of the following may be considered:
• Current Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in a relevant discipline issued by a U.S. state or territory
• Former Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) certification or license issued by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) in accordance with 10 CFR Part 55
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in engineering or nuclear operations roles, preferably as a test, systems, or operations engineer, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or leadership capacity at a DOE/NRC regulated facility.

Job Knowledge/Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience as a test/operations engineer or in nuclear operations at a major commercial, industrial, or nuclear facility.
• Strong background in facility and process-related systems, including HVAC, compressed air, electrical, and chemical process systems.
• Demonstrated experience in commissioning, restart, or readiness activities for nuclear facilities regulated by NRC and applicable CFR requirements.
• Experience in design, operation, and maintenance of mechanical, electrical, and process systems.
• In-depth knowledge of testing principles, mechanical engineering/design, glovebox systems, HVAC, electrical systems, piping systems, and commissioning practices for regulated nuclear facilities.
• Experience with process system design and operation, including piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs) and equipment data sheets incorporating nuclear safety requirements.
• Knowledge of instrumentation and distributed control systems is desired.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, prints, and process piping diagrams.
• Experience with component, system, and integrated testing programs in NRC- or DOE-regulated environments.
• Experience evaluating and resolving mechanical engineering and code-related issues (e.g., ASME, ANSI, IBC).
• Prior experience with NQA-1 quality assurance requirements.
• Strong computer proficiency.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing and presenting assessment reports.
• Ability to obtain unescorted access authorization to regulated facilities.
• Work may be required outside normal business hours and sometimes at short notice.
• Must be to obtain unescorted access authorization to regulated facilities.

Preferred Experience

• Experience as a senior systems, test, or operations engineer at nuclear facilities or commercial nuclear plants.
• Former Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) experience.
• Experience and knowledge of Bechtel National, Inc. (BNI) procedures, programs, and processes.
• Experience leading complex, large-scale engineering, or operations projects.
• Experience supporting or leading Operational Readiness Reviews (ORRs) or Operational Readiness Assessment Teams (ORATs).

Duration

Direct Hire

Federal Government Clearance

This position shall have the ability to currently possess or obtain a DOE/NNSA "Q" clearance. This position may require reviews and test for absence of any illegal drugs along with a background investigation by the Federal government to obtain an access authorization prior to employment, and subsequent reinvestigations may be required.

EEO Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer including Vets/Disability/LGBT

Benefits

Pro2Serve's benefits package was carefully designed to meet the needs of our employees and their families.

These benefits include:

• Major Medical Plan with Prescription Card, Dental Plan, Vision, and Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan 401(k)
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Comprehensive Leave
• 11 Holidays

Pay Rate

Please submit salary or hourly rate requirements along with resume or in a cover letter.

Job location

Oak Ridge, TN area