Commissioning Test Engineer (Nuclear)

Location: Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States; 5 days in office. Working hours are 8:00am–5:00pm, Monday–Friday.

Salary: $110,000–$135,000 for Level III, $145,000–$170,000 for Level IV, and $175,000–$200,000 for Level V, base salary.

Company

hirify.global develops nuclear energy technology and operates in a highly regulated nuclear engineering environment.

What you will do

• Develop and execute systematic test procedures for facility systems, including acceptance criteria, data collection requirements, and safety controls.
• Collect, analyze, and document test data while maintaining accurate, complete, and traceable test records.
• Troubleshoot complex system issues with Responsible Engineers, equipment vendors, Operations personnel, Maintenance craft, and QA inspectors.
• Lead or support system turnover from construction to commissioning and from commissioning to operations.
• Coordinate multi-discipline testing through the Joint Test Group and resolve technical concerns through disciplined inquiry.
• Lead pre-job briefings, hazard identification, work control, and stop-work or protective actions when test conditions are abnormal.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, chemical, nuclear, or related engineering from an ABET-accredited institution.
• Relevant experience in commissioning, startup, operational testing, or maintenance: typically 5 years for Level III, 10 years for Level IV, or 15 years for Level V.
• Experience with test procedure development or execution, test data collection and analysis, troubleshooting, and disciplined technical documentation.
• Ability to interpret P&IDs, electrical schematics, control logic diagrams, and technical specifications.
• Experience in nuclear, chemical process, pharmaceutical, or another highly regulated industry.
• Must work onsite in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Monday through Friday.

Culture & Benefits

• Work follows Conduct of Operations principles, including verbatim compliance, peer checking, three-way communication, and a strong questioning attitude.
• Benefits include a 401(k) plan with employer match, medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance and paid time off are provided.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support continuing education.
• Employment is full time and exempt.