Test Engineer (16370)

About the position

The Testing Engineer is responsible for developing and overseeing or executing test instructions for the purpose of demonstrating acceptable performance of equipment and systems, providing input to the development of and reviewing engineering issued specifications for applicable test requirements and acceptance criteria, working with Project Engineers, system engineers, and design engineers to ensure testability of acceptance criteria, reviewing vendor submitted factory acceptance test (FAT) for adherence to specification required test requirements and functional / operational performance requirements and then to attend/witness FAT testing as the test subject matter expert specialist. The Testing Engineer also provide estimates for field testing activities and provide the appropriate schedule input for project testing activities. They assist in the development of project functional acceptance criteria (FAC) documents, develop test documents, perform preoperational testing on newly installed or modified SSCs, to ensure equipment and systems meet the specified requirements, documenting the test results, producing documentation about his/her work, meeting with customers, other Test Personnel, and site construction to discuss issues/status, meeting with contractors and other staff to provide technical guidance, diagnosing faults and troubleshoot problems encountered during test activities. Testing Engineers will participate in Test Review Boards and advise the Board on testing progress, issues and concerns and provide evidence for completion of planned testing activities, as well as be responsible for directing support teams of craft and technicians, in test performance. Testing Engineers work with the Project Engineers in all facets of testing support during project execution and readiness activities, and participate in final system integration and validation to identify functional problems. Testing Engineers follow internal quality control standards, programs and the maintenance of reliability programs. The Testing Engineer is expected to provide technical directions and leadership in mentoring and development of new Testing Technicians. Travel is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee or execute test instructions to demonstrate acceptable performance of equipment and systems.
• Provide input to the development of and review engineering issued specifications for applicable test requirements and acceptance criteria.
• Work with Project Engineers, system engineers, and design engineers to ensure testability of acceptance criteria.
• Review vendor submitted factory acceptance test (FAT) for adherence to specification required test requirements.
• Attend/witness FAT testing as the test subject matter expert specialist.
• Provide estimates for field testing activities and appropriate schedule input for project testing activities.
• Assist in the development of project functional acceptance criteria (FAC) documents.
• Develop test documents and perform preoperational testing on newly installed or modified SSCs.
• Document test results and produce documentation about work.
• Meet with customers, other Test Personnel, and site construction to discuss issues/status.
• Provide technical guidance to contractors and other staff.
• Diagnose faults and troubleshoot problems encountered during test activities.
• Participate in Test Review Boards and advise on testing progress, issues, and concerns.
• Direct support teams of craft and technicians in test performance.
• Work with Project Engineers in all facets of testing support during project execution and readiness activities.
• Participate in final system integration and validation to identify functional problems.
• Follow internal quality control standards and maintain reliability programs.
• Provide technical directions and leadership in mentoring and development of new Testing Technicians.

Requirements

• Bachelor's of Science in Engineering/Science/Information Technology discipline from an ABET accredited program.
• Grade Point Average (GPA) requirement: 3.0/4.0 minimum cumulative GPA for Bachelor degree, 3.3 for Master degree, 3.5 for PhD.
• Must meet the requirements of DOE O 426.2 (2 years job-related and at least 1 year nuclear experience).

Nice-to-haves

• Typical experience could be up to fifteen plus years.
• Ability to provide frequent communication and interactions with a variety of customers, both internal and external.
• Present information clearly and effectively through oral and written word.

Benefits

• Medical plan
• Prescription drug plan
• Vision plan
• Dental plan
• Employer matched 401(k) savings plan
• Disability coverage
• Education reimbursement
• Onsite workout facilities
• Onsite cafeterias