Test Engineer (4017)

Navarro Research and Engineering is recruiting a Test Engineer in Oak Ridge, TN.

Navarro Research & Engineering is an award-winning federal contractor dedicated to partnering with clients to advance clean energy and deliver effective solutions for complex challenges in the nuclear and environmental fields. Joining Navarro means being a part of an exceptional team committed to quality and safety while also looking for innovative strategies to create value for the client’s success. Headquartered in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Navarro has active programs in place across the nation for DOE/NNSA, NASA, and the Department of Defense. 

CSU Test engineer report to the CSU Director/Manager within the Project Management organization. They will provide knowledge, expertise, input training and consultative support for CSU project related activities. CSU participates in testing planning, turnover coordination, material management, quantities, quality control and environment safely and health. This position requires overtime and days/night shift support.

• Ensure support of Commissioning and startup (CSU) duties of installation configuration validation and Test planning and document development.

• Schedules and assist planning of CSU execution activities including sequence and resource requirements for assigned projects.

• Prepares equipment test records and Pre-op testing binders.

• Participates in construction to CSU turnover walkdowns.

• Coordinates with the construction field engineer as required to support component/system turnover.

• Initiates and track Punchlist developed during testing.

• Performs and monitors testing of equipment to assure conformance with requirements and compliance with test procedures.

• Ensure work is undertaken safely and activities are supported to meet schedule and cost.

Knowledge and skills

• Previous experience of Y-12 procedure, programs and processes.

• Previous experience as a CSU test engineer.

• In depth knowledge of NFPA-70e

• Previous commercial/Department of energy experience, with NQA-1 requirements supporting an operational readiness reviews.

Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited program. [Chemistry, Physics, or related] AND a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.

2 years job-related and 1 year nuclear experience; or a DOE O 426.2A alternative

Due to the nature of the government contract requirements and/or clearances requirements, US citizenship is required. 

Navarro is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran’s status, or any classification protected by applicable state or local law.. 

EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled 

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability