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Commissioning Engineer Level III

Bellevue, WA 98008

Posted: 11/10/2025 Employment Type: Contract Job Number: 31149 Job Location: Remote Industry: SVCS - Services

Job Description

Position Title: Commissioning Engineer Level III

Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting *REMOTE* contract Commissioning Engineer Level III opportunity.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Responsible for coordinating geographically diverse design and commissioning team members to develop supporting design and testing documentation. The team is composed of Company employees, subcontracted resources, partner employees, and customers.
  • Develop and implement commissioning administrative programs and procedures.
  • Develop and coordinate the creation of an integrated nuclear plant commissioning schedule across multiple organizations.
  • Provide subject matter expertise to the project team regarding regulations, company policies, and industry best practices related to nuclear plant commissioning.
  • Support the development, maintenance, and refinement of plant-level and system-level requirements, specifications, and strategy documents related to commissioning, plant operations, and maintenance activities over the lifecycle of a nuclear facility
  • Apply Engineering principles, methods, and tools to the design of nuclear and industrial facilities and their systems and operations.
  • Develop and lead commissioning and design efforts to evaluate plant integrated control and transient event responses, and provide recommendations/optimizations to deliver efficient plant operational strategies to influence design.
  • Support teammates and contractors in the plant development efforts through oversight and interface activities.
  • Support continuous learning and application of nuclear industry best practices to maintain the highest quality of engineering design and proactively identify process change/enhancement opportunities.
  • Support licensing activities associated with Safety Analysis Reports.
  • Provide leadership and oversight of nuclear island commissioning programs, processes, and procedures to ensure testing meets design criteria.

Job Qualifications:
  • B.S. degree in Nuclear, Mechanical, Electrical, or other relevant engineering discipline from an accredited university or equivalent experience.
  • 7+ years of direct nuclear power plant experience commissioning safety-related (or equivalent) systems and components.
  • Previous experience related to EPC contracts preferred.
  • 5+ years of direct experience in commercial nuclear reactor operating experience, including Senior Reactor Operator qualification or equivalent; Shift Technical Advisor qualification preferred.
  • Experience in developing and/or using nuclear plant commissioning administrative processes and procedures.
  • Experience in implementing integrated plant design of nuclear systems, including complex systems and structures, is highly desired but not required.
  • Experience developing and/or approving nuclear plant operations and maintenance procedures is preferred.
  • Experience using P6 Primavera or a similar application to develop long-term schedules is preferred.
  • Knowledge of the implementing requirements for and licensing basis criteria for nuclear work control, maintenance strategies, and operational programs.
  • Deep understanding of the nuclear regulations, plant work control processes, operational design philosophies, and integrated plant operations during normal and off-normal events.
  • Deep understanding of configuration management principles, as well as knowledge of design control tools application on nuclear or similar complex industrial applications.
  • Knowledge of risk-informed methodologies for integrated plant design or similar probabilistic methods in design, desired but not required.
  • Excellent technical writing, communication, and presentation skills, including periodic training development and presentation.
  • Attention to detail and aspiration for technical excellence.
  • Candidate must be a high-potential, self-starter and possess the ability to coordinate and support a design team’s effort with minimal direction.
  • Ability to handle projects that include many competing objectives and design constraints, with the ability to resolve conflicts between objectives.
  • Ability to work on tasks that require a multi-disciplinary approach.
  • Experience working to quality standards NQA-1 or ISO 9001.
  • The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly, and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork.
  • Travel Required: 0-5%.

Job Details:
  • Job Type: Contract
  • Pay Rate Range: $56-$95/hr (Pay rates are approved based on candidate location, education, and experience.)
  • Location: 100% Remote Acceptable
  • Export control regulations require candidates to be a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Legal Permanent Resident, or a protected person status

Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan.
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About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.

Meet Your Recruiter

Chris Walsh

Since 2013, I have met many bright-minded and interesting people while recruiting for Protingent. For the last decade, I have specialized in hardware and software product development engineering recruitment. My recruiting style is to build a strong, lasting relationship while I help you achieve your career goals. I am a straightforward, open-minded individual who treats others as I wish to be treated. I enjoy playing golf and watching sports and appreciate fine wine and food. Let’s get started today. 

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