Our client, a nuclear power producer based in Virginia, has an immediate need for an experienced nuclear test engineer.

Responsibilities include:
Obtain Dominion Energy Test Engineering Qualifications
Work with application specific engineering team to gain understanding for different system functions and system requirements
Review and Approve Software-in-loop test plans developed by equipment vendor
Review and Approve Factory acceptance test plans developed by equipment vendor
Review and gain a thorough understanding of Application requirements as driven by design specifications, regulatory requirements, and software/hardware requirements assisted by the requirements lead engineer
Development of Site Acceptance Test Plans
Development of Site Acceptance Test Procedures with detailed test instructions based on the Test Plan’s strategy
Development of Post Design Change Test Plans using detailed analysis, research, and design reviews including plant walkdowns, interaction with Operations, and the implementing department(s)
Development of Post Design Change Test Procedures
Support and represent the owner for execution of Software-in-loop testing at vendor facility
Support and represent the owner for execution of Factory Acceptance testing at vendor facility
Lead the execution of Site Acceptance testing
Support the owner for installation of the new digital equipment
Lead the execution of the post-installation testing to operations turnover
Ability to report activity status and communicate with all levels of owner/leadership
Perform Hand over Hand Installation wire verifications
Perform Voltage checks utilizing Multi-Meter

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience
Basic knowledge of engineering theories and principles;
Hardware and software I&C test experience;
Strong oral and written communication skills (includes technical writing);
Strong personal computer skills;
Ability to think analytically and solve complex problems;
Ability to work independently to perform complex circuit analysis on new and existing equipment and control systems
Ability to interpret codes, regulations and practices;
Equally effective working independently or in team environment;
Proven decision making skills;
Ability to process information quickly and effectively manage multiple tasks;
Strong planning and organizational skills.
Ability and Comfortable use of a Multi-Meter to diagnose and troubleshoot electrical circuits using station and vendor drawings
Willing to perform hands on work in low voltage circuits including and up to 480VAC and 135VDC and hydro tests on piping systems up to 4200 psig.

Nice to Have Skills:
Preferred experience with Ovation or Emerson hardware and control builder software;
Preferred current knowledge of nuclear testing practices and principles;
Preferred College/University degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering;
Preferred active or prior Nuclear Test Engineering Qualifications at an operating nuclear power facility
Preferred experience serving a dedicated role on a project team

High Level Project Overview:
An Instrumentation and Control (I&C)/Electrical Test Engineer is needed to support the major Digital modernization program for the Virginia nuclear power fleet (Surry and North Anna Power Stations). The Digital I&C project is a 10+ year effort as part of Subsequent License Renewal (SLR) to upgrade safety and non-safety-related analog systems to digital and transform the main control room to flat panel displays and controls.

Preferred Years of Experience:
5+ years of relevant engineering experience

Per diem and mob/demob offered for this position.