Testing Engineer

Enercon Services, Inc.

Startup Testing Engineer defining and developing testing roadmaps for nuclear plants. Collaborating with engineering, operations, and safety teams to ensure compliance and safe operations.

Posted 4/29/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define, develop, and lead the preoperational and startup testing roadmap of a nuclear power plant.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering, operations, and safety teams to create thorough testing specifications, procedures, and schedules.
Ensure the plant starts up safely, reliably, and in compliance with all regulatory and design requirements.
Develop a comprehensive Preoperational and Startup Testing Roadmap, including test phases, milestones, resource requirements, and success criteria.
Write clear, detailed test specifications and procedures for systems and subsystems (mechanical, electrical, control, safety systems, instrumentation, etc.).
Ensure all proposed testing activities comply with applicable nuclear industry standards, codes, and regulatory requirements.
Support the development and continuous improvement of startup testing procedures, standards, and best practices.
Lead a cross-functional team during testing program development: coordinate personnel, assign tasks, and ensure execution aligns with the roadmap and schedule.
Mentor and train other engineers assigned to testing tasks (as applicable).
Participate in occasional client site visits for review meetings and collaboration events.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in Nuclear Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
Minimum of 6 years of experience in commissioning, startup, testing, or operations support of power plants, preferably nuclear, or in a highly regulated power/energy environment
Strong understanding of nuclear power plant systems (mechanical, electrical, control/instrumentation, safety systems) and how these systems are commissioned and tested
Demonstrated experience in developing test plans, procedures, and documentation, and in leading test execution and commissioning phases
Familiarity with project management practices: scheduling, resource planning, documentation control, and cross-functional coordination
Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills, able to identify issues, assess risks, and implement corrective actions effectively
Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to produce clear procedural documents, reports, and coordinate with diverse stakeholders (engineering, safety, operations, regulatory)
Ability to lead and motivate a team of engineers
Attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining quality and safety standards.
Preferred: Master’s Degree in Nuclear Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
Previous experience specifically with nuclear plant commissioning/startup or nuclear regulatory compliance.
Professional certification/licensure (e.g., Professional Engineer (PE), or equivalent).
Experience with project management tools and technical documentation systems (e.g., MS Project, P6, document control systems).
Knowledge of industry standards and regulatory frameworks applicable to nuclear power plants.
Experience mentoring or training junior engineers or technicians.
Familiarity with safety culture, QA/QC practices, and regulatory audits or inspections.

Benefits

Comp & perks

ENERCON offers rewarding careers in a culture built on excellence, innovation, and growth.
Varying benefits that employees may be eligible to receive.

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Hard Skills & Tools

nuclear engineeringmechanical engineeringelectrical engineeringcommissioningstartup testingtest planstest proceduresdocumentation controlschedulingresource planning

Soft Skills

problem-solvinganalytical skillsdecision-makingwritten communicationverbal communicationteam leadershiporganizational skillsattention to detailmentoringcross-functional coordination

Certifications

Professional Engineer (PE)Master’s Degree in Nuclear EngineeringMaster’s Degree in Mechanical EngineeringMaster’s Degree in Electrical Engineering