Commissioning Engineer

About the role

This role supports the startup and commissioning of a new fuel fabrication facility by leading the planning, execution, and documentation of commissioning and startup testing across complex industrial systems. You will learn assigned systems in depth, develop detailed commissioning plans and test procedures, support vendor and factory testing, execute field commissioning activities, troubleshoot system issues, and help ensure systems are safely and reliably turned over from construction to operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed commissioning procedures and test plans based on system requirements and overall commissioning strategies.
• Review system designs, operational requirements, engineering drawings, specifications, schematics, P&IDs, and system documentation to fully understand assigned systems.
• Prepare comprehensive commissioning documentation, including test procedures, checklists, and records, to support structured and traceable testing activities.
• Execute component-level, subsystem, and integrated system testing in accordance with approved procedures and work control processes.
• Support Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs), vendor testing activities, equipment inspections, and startup activities to verify equipment performance prior to installation and operation.
• Analyze test data, document results, and validate system performance against defined acceptance criteria, identifying any deviations or deficiencies.
• Troubleshoot equipment and system issues identified during commissioning, using strong technical problem-solving skills to determine root causes and corrective actions.
• Cook up closely with engineering, construction, operations, maintenance, quality assurance, and equipment vendors to resolve technical issues and align on testing outcomes.
• Coordinate readiness reviews, punch-list development and resolution, and formal turnover activities to move systems from construction to commissioning and ultimately to operations.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and traceable commissioning documentation, including test records, as-built information, and turnover packages.
• Support the structured turnover of systems from construction through commissioning to operational acceptance, ensuring systems are installed, tested, and operating as designed.
• Ensure all commissioning and startup activities follow applicable safety requirements, work control processes, and Conduct of Operations principles.
• Demonstrate a strong questioning attitude and rigorous attention to detail in every test step, measurement, and record to uphold nuclear-professional standards.
• Focus on one or more discipline areas—Instrumentation & Controls, Electrical Power Systems, HVAC Systems, or Mechanical Process and Piping Systems—and lead or support commissioning activities specific to those systems.

Requirements

• Typically 10+ years of relevant experience in commissioning, startup, operational testing, maintenance, or related engineering functions.
• At least 10 years of experience writing test plans and procedures for complex industrial systems.
• At least 10 years of experience performing commissioning tests and executing commissioning activities in industrial environments.
• At least 10 years of experience commissioning equipment, including component, subsystem, and integrated system testing.
• Extensive experience developing test procedures, commissioning plans, startup strategies, and operational test programs.
• Strong troubleshooting and technical problem-solving abilities applied to equipment and system issues discovered during commissioning.
• Experience working in procedurally controlled environments where strict adherence to approved procedures and work processes is required.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, schematics, P&IDs, and system documentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to prepare clear documentation and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience in highly regulated industries such as nuclear, power generation, chemical processing, pharmaceutical manufacturing, or industrial manufacturing.
• Experience commissioning instrumentation, controls, automation, PLC, DCS, or industrial control systems for candidates focused on Instrumentation & Controls.
• Experience writing commissioning plans and test procedures for I&C equipment and integrated control systems for Instrumentation & Controls roles.
• Experience commissioning electrical power generation and distribution systems for candidates focused on Electrical Power Systems.
• Experience with substations, switchgear, transformers, generators, relays, motor control centers, and industrial power systems for Electrical Power Systems roles.
• Experience commissioning large industrial HVAC and ventilation systems for candidates focused on HVAC Systems.
• Experience in industrial environments such as manufacturing, power generation, pharmaceutical, or chemical processing for HVAC-focused roles.
• Experience commissioning process equipment and process piping systems for candidates focused on Mechanical Process and Piping Systems.
• Strong understanding of P&IDs and process system operation for Mechanical Process and Piping-focused roles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is preferred, including Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Nuclear, Controls, Instrumentation, or a related discipline.
• Candidates without a degree may be considered if they have significant directly related experience in commissioning, startup, testing, operations, maintenance, or engineering.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with construction, operations, maintenance, engineering, QA, and vendors in complex industrial projects.
• Comfort operating in a structured, highly regulated environment with strong emphasis on safety, quality, and documentation.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple systems, tests, and documentation streams simultaneously.
• Motivation to work in a new fuel fabrication facility environment and contribute to the successful startup of a first-of-a-kind or advanced industrial facility.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in nuclear or nuclear-adjacent environments is strongly preferred, particularly where Conduct of Operations principles are applied.
• Experience in highly regulated industries such as nuclear, power generation, chemical processing, pharmaceutical manufacturing, or industrial manufacturing.
• Experience commissioning instrumentation, controls, automation, PLC, DCS, or industrial control systems for candidates focused on Instrumentation & Controls.
• Experience commissioning electrical power generation and distribution systems for candidates focused on Electrical Power Systems.
• Experience with substations, switchgear, transformers, generators, relays, motor control centers, and industrial power systems for Electrical Power Systems roles.
• Experience commissioning large industrial HVAC and ventilation systems for candidates focused on HVAC Systems.
• Experience in industrial environments such as manufacturing, power generation, pharmaceutical, or chemical processing for HVAC-focused roles.
• Experience commissioning process equipment and process piping systems for candidates focused on Mechanical Process and Piping Systems.
• Strong understanding of P&IDs and process system operation for Mechanical Process and Piping-focused roles.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $80.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital, 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available, Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents), Short and long-term disability, Health Spending Account (HSA), Transportation benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave).