Engineer, Shift Test 3

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. Operate all nuclear power-generating equipment, including nuclear reactors, refueling equipment, fuel handling, radioactive waste disposal, electrical breaker connections, main turbines, generators, and auxiliary equipment .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeNewport News • Virginia • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $98,000 - $123,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in operating nuclear power-generating equipment and conducting engineering analyses. Holds relevant certifications and possesses the ability to work in a high-stakes environment with a focus on safety and compliance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Shift Test Engineer CertificationInactivation Test Engineer CertificationNuclear Reactor OperationEngineering Plan PreparationReactor Plant Testing

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Hard Skills

Nuclear Reactor OperationRefueling Equipment OperationFuel HandlingRadioactive Waste DisposalElectrical Breaker ConnectionsMain Turbine OperationGenerator OperationAuxiliary Equipment OperationEngineering Plan PreparationTesting Problem Resolution

Certifications & Qualifications

Shift Test Engineer CertificationInactivation Test Engineer Certification

Industry Keywords

Nuclear Power GenerationU.S. CitizenshipFinal ClearanceMultiple Shift WorkSafety Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Operate all nuclear power-generating equipment, including nuclear reactors, refueling equipment, fuel handling, radioactive waste disposal, electrical breaker connections, main turbines, generators, and auxiliary equipment
Prepare and review engineering plans, analyses, and investigations
Monitor reactor plant testing
Investigate and resolve testing problems

Requirements

What you’ll need

Shift Test Engineer (STE) or Inactivation Test Engineer (ITE) Certification
4 years of relevant professional/exempt experience
U.S. citizenship required
Final clearance required to start
Ability to work multiple shifts
No telework eligibility

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices
On-site health centers
Tele-medicine
Wellness resources
Employee assistance programs
Savings plan options (401K)
Financial education and planning tools
Life insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Employee discounts
Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships
Valuable educational and training programs
No relocation assistance available