Startup Engineering Specialist- Test Engineer

Aiken, SC
Full Time
Experienced
UDR is seeking qualified candidates for a Startup Engineering Specialist- Test Engineer opportunity for our customer in Aiken, SC to support the Savannah River Site.

Startup Engineering Specialist- Test Engineer
Close Date: 12/10/2025
Job #1479


DUTIES
 
Plans, coordinates and executes difficult specialized assignments within a type of facility or type of
process for startup, operations, maintenance and testing. Apply specialized knowledge of startup
methods to the solution of specific problems. Provides the resolution of technical questions arising in
the area of specialty. Uses advanced startup engineering techniques and the modification and extension
of theories, precepts and practices of related sciences and disciplines. Receives operational supervision
and technical assignments from the Manager of Startup or, a Startup Engineering Manager.

Provide technical advice and counsel on specific assignments. Develop and evaluate plans and criteria
within a discipline or specialty for a variety of project activities. Interpret new or special regulations,
codes, standards, criteria and performance data relating to a specialty. Provide input and participates in
special technical educational and training programs as directed. Maintain up-to-date knowledge within
area of expertise regarding new concepts, approaches and solutions to problems. Assist in project
design reviews and project operations manual preparation. Prepare and give presentations to
management and others as directed. Assist in the preparation of contract proposals. Provide technical
guidance and on-the-job training to subordinates and project personnel as assigned. Perform field
consulting services as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE 

Education: Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline plus 

Experience/Skills: 8 - 10 years practical work experience in startup, operations, maintenance or testing
and basic knowledge of pertinent industry or regulatory standards. Some knowledge of construction or
field engineering, of engineering systems, and applications of startup/test methods. Some knowledge of
code, mathematics, or computers. Basic skill in communications. The above is normally acquired
through a recognized degree in an engineering, technical, or scientific discipline from an accredited
college or university, a U. S. Military curriculum specialized courses in a technical field, or 12 - 18 years
of practical work experience in startup, operations maintenance or testing or other relevant
work experience in design engineering, field engineering, or construction to the degree necessary to
perform the responsibilities outlined above. -

Personnel shall have technical knowledge of Commissioning/Startup Testing, including
experience working in the following technical areas/labor categories:
Conduct of Startup Testing
Design reviews
Procedure development
Test Execution

Demonstrated previous experience with the use and implementation of Manual 5E, Startup Test
Program, and related directives and standards, or an equivalent Commissioning/Startup
program.

Demonstrated previous experience in developing, reviewing, approval and presenting Technical
Work Documents/Commissioning Test Procedures.

Demonstrated personal accountability for facility/project schedules, deadlines, budgets, and the
safe performance of work.


PREFERRED

Demonstrated a minimum of 1 year of recent testing experience through support of the Department of Energy (DOE) or the commercial nuclear industry. Commissioning/Startup testing execution qualification(s) Level II or III (per ASME NQA-1 test program)

UDR Consulting, INC is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Woman-Owned, Minority-Owned, Small Disadvantaged Business.  An Equal Opportunity Employer that considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected Veterans, or individuals with disabilities.  UDR also supports a drug-free work environment.

UDR offers highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.

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