Nuclear Quality Assurance Engineer

The Nuclear Quality Assurance Engineer is responsible for implementing and maintaining NQA-1 compliant quality assurance programs within nuclear Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) projects. This role ensures quality requirements are appropriately flowed down executed and verified across all phases of the project lifecycle while maintaining full regulatory compliance and traceability.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain NQA-1 compliant QA programs across EPC project phases (engineering procurement construction)
• Ensure QA requirements are effectively flowed down into specifications procurement documents and work packages
• Perform and oversee inspections surveillance audits and verification activities
• Review engineering deliverables drawings calculations and procedures for QA compliance
• Support supplier qualification audits and source surveillance in accordance with NQA-1
• Manage nonconformance reports (NCRs) corrective actions and root cause analysis
• Verify traceability of materials components and documentation throughout the lifecycle
• Coordinate with engineering procurement and construction teams to enforce QA requirements
• Support audit readiness and participate in internal/external audits
• Ensure compliance with NRC DOE and ASME regulatory requirements

NQA-1 & EPC Program Requirements

• Working knowledge of ASME NQA-1 Basic Requirements
• Program implementation including document control procurement inspection and testing controls
• QA requirements flow-down from design through procurement and construction execution
• Understanding of quality verification hold points and inspection planning
• Application of graded approach consistent with nuclear safety classification
• Supplier quality assurance and commercial grade dedication principles
• Records management and QA documentation in accordance with NQA-1 requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in engineering or technical discipline (or equivalent experience)
• 5 years of nuclear QA experience within NQA-1 programs
• Experience supporting EPC nuclear projects
• Strong understanding of 10 CFR 50 Appendix B and 10 CFR 21
• Experience with inspections audits and QA program execution
• Strong communication and stakeholder coordination skills

Preferred Qualifications

• ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code (Section III and VIII) experience
• DOE or NRC project experience
• Lead auditor or relevant QA certifications
• Experience with supplier QA and procurement quality
• Field experience in construction quality (mechanical piping welding)

Additional Information

This role plays a critical function in ensuring nuclear safety compliance and quality execution across complex EPC project environments.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• General office environment with periodic exposure to construction site conditions.

• Frequent use of computers and standard office equipment.

• Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.

• Requires close vision and ability to adjust focus.

• Work environment is fast-paced and may vary based on project demands.

ZACHRYis dedicated to providing a Safe and Drug-Free work environment and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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