Commissioning Support Engineer- Nuclear (Fall 2026)
Westinghouse ElectricRock Hill, SC$80/hr
Good fit if
- You hold a PE license.
- You can support outages.
Credentials that matter
Skills and tools
- AP1000
- ASME NQA-1
- NRC Regulations
- ASME Codes
- Ieee
- Fat/sat
Required qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Nuclear, or related Engineering discipline or equivalent experience
- US citizen or permanent resident
- Experience with commissioning, system testing, or plant operations
- Knowledge of nuclear plant systems (reactor systems, I&C, electrical distribution, HVAC)
- Familiarity with nuclear codes and standards (ASME, IEEE, NRC regulations)
- Understanding of quality assurance programs (NQA-1)
- Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, electrical schematics, instrumentation and control diagrams, and technical drawings
- Strong commitment to safety and procedural compliance
- Analytical thinking and root cause analysis skills
- Project coordination and time management abilities
- Documentation accuracy
- Ability to work under strict regulatory and quality frameworks
About this role
The Commissioning Support Engineer plans, coordinates, and implements commissioning activities for nuclear power plant systems and equipment, ensuring compliance with design specifications, regulatory requirements, and nuclear quality standards. You'll support the deployment of future AP1000 projects and develop administrative procedures, test protocols, and turnover documentation.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement process delivery strategies for future AP1000 plant deployment
- Develop and implement commissioning plans, procedures, and test protocols for nuclear systems and components
- Develop pre-operational and startup testing, including system turnover packages following engineering specifications
- Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) activities
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure readiness for commissioning
- Identify, document, and resolve deficiencies and non-conformances
- Ensure compliance with nuclear safety standards, NQA-1 quality requirements, and regulatory bodies (NRC, IAEA)
- Review and verify system design documents, drawings, and specifications
Preferred qualifications
- 10 years of experience in nuclear power plants or highly regulated industries
- 3 years of experience with startup testing, system turnover, or outage support
- Knowledge of Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) and digital systems
- Professional Engineering (PE) license or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification
- 3 years of experience with radiological work controls and nuclear site requirements
- Familiarity with risk assessments and safety analysis processes
Location, schedule, and travel
Fully remote within the United States; occasional travel may be necessary
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