Startup Testing Engineer

Enercon Services, Inc. is a company focused on providing innovative solutions in the energy sector. As a Startup Testing Engineer, you will lead the development of testing roadmaps for nuclear power plants, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while collaborating with various engineering and operations teams.

Responsibilities:

• 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:

• 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
• 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