Dominion Engineering Announces New Laboratory to Expand Nuclear Development and Testing Capabilities
RESTON, VA, November 10, 2026 — Today, Dominion Engineering, Inc. announced the opening of its new Advanced Nuclear Development Center, expanding the company’s capacity to help nuclear industry customers develop technologies, demonstrate performance, and resolve complex engineering challenges.
Located near the company’s Reston headquarters, the facility will support advanced reactor development and the needs of the operating nuclear fleet. It provides additional space for custom test systems, prototype development, qualification testing, and large-scale, long-duration programs that bridge the gap between engineering analysis and physical deployment.
“Nuclear technology developers and plant operators face difficult technical questions that need new data before their programs can move forward,” said Chuck Marks, President of Dominion Engineering. “This investment gives us more room to design and build test systems, evaluate prototypes, and help customers develop the evidence they need to make informed decisions. It
expands our ability to take on challenging work and stay with it from engineering through testing.”
The laboratory features approximately 25,000 square feet of floor space and 34 feet of clear height, providing room for large equipment and integrated test configurations. A five-ton overhead crane is being installed to support equipment handling and test assembly.
The facility expands Dominion Engineering’s ability to develop programs around each customer’s specific technical requirements. Anticipated applications include evaluating component and system performance, investigating operating conditions, validating engineering assumptions, and supporting qualification and owner acceptance testing.
By bringing engineering, test system development, and program execution together, Dominion Engineering can help customers identify technical issues earlier and use test results to guide design and deployment decisions. The additional space also creates capacity for programs requiring sustained operation, substantial equipment footprints, or multiple stages of development.
Work requiring nuclear quality assurance controls can be performed under Dominion Engineering’s NQA-1 quality assurance program, with requirements established for the applicable project scope. This approach supports customers that need controlled processes, traceable documentation, and technically defensible results.
The investment builds on Dominion Engineering’s experience combining specialty engineering with practical equipment development and testing. The new laboratory extends those capabilities to accommodate larger and more complex programs as customers address the demands of advanced nuclear deployment and continued operation of existing plants.
Dominion Engineering invites technology developers, utilities, equipment suppliers, and other industry partners to discuss development, testing, and qualification challenges that could benefit from the expanded facility.
Dominion Engineering, Inc., a division of Allied Power, has over 40 years of experience delivering innovative field service equipment and technology to support nuclear utilities and operators across both the existing fleet and new nuclear deployments. With a focus on improving plant performance and reliability, Dominion Engineering, Inc. enhances the efficiency of refueling outages, new nuclear initiatives, decommissioning, and waste management activities. This integrated approach helps customers strengthen workplace safety, optimize operations, and tackle complex challenges with practical solutions. Learn more: www.domeng.com
The Allied Power Platform was formed with Allied Power’s acquisition of Dominion Engineering and RSCS, combining industry-leading engineering, component integrity, asset management, and radiological protection services to deliver maintenance, modifications, and project services.
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