Construction Quality Engineer

Orion Talent; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 89,127 - 148,545; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with 5% match

Annual merit increase

Annual COLA increase

Potential bonus

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

20 days universal leave

Job summary

Orion Talent is seeking a Construction Quality Engineer (CQE) Level III for an Oak Ridge, TN project. The role focuses on implementing the Quality Plan and overseeing all quality issues across TRISO-X building construction, ensuring compliance with CQMP, ITPs, RFC drawings and applicable standards.

Independence from production teams is required to maintain objectivity. Ideal candidates hold a civil engineering or construction management degree, ASQ/ASCE/AWS CWI certifications, and 5–15 years of

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree in civil engineering, construction management, nuclear engineering or similar.
• Current certification in Quality Management (ASQ) or ASCE or AWS CWI or ANSI Level II Mechanical Certifications preferred.
• 5–15 years of relevant experience depending on Level (III: 5 years).
• Experience in Quality Assurance/Quality Control management with design-build contracts.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001:2015 quality systems and quality program implementation.

Responsibilities

• Implement the Quality Plan and oversee all quality issues throughout construction.
• Ensure buildings meet contractual, technical, quality and regulatory standards.
• Maintain objectivity and integrity in quality program processes, independent of production teams.

Skills

Quality management

Independent work

Attention to detail

QA leadership

Education

BS/BA in civil engineering or construction management

Job description

Salary Range: Level III: $89,127 - $148,545

Benefits

Robust benefits package that includes a 401K plan with 5% employer match, Annual Merit Increase, Annual COLA increase, potential additional bonus, Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, Life and Disability Insurance, 20 days universal leave

Relocation

Financial assistance available for qualified candidates.

Location

Oak Ridge, TN (outside of Knoxville)

Travel Expectations

potential 10% to headquarters

Hours

8:00am-5:00pm Monday through Friday

Work Site Expectations

5 days a week in office

Job Description

The Construction Quality Engineer (CQE) is responsible for implementation of the Quality Plan and oversight of all quality issues, ensuring that all aspects of the buildings meet the required contractual, technical, quality and regulatory standards focusing on quality assurance and control throughout the construction process. He/She for TRISO-X (buildings) must ensure compliance with the Construction Quality Management Plan (CQMP), Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), released-for-construction (RFC) drawings and applicable standards. This position must operate independently from production and supervision teams to maintain objectivity and integrity in quality program processes.

Job Minimum Qualifications

• BS/BA Degree in civil engineering, construction management, nuclear engineering or similar industry or Current certification in Quality Management from the American Society for Quality (ASQ) or the American Society of Civil Engineers or AWS CWI or ANSI Level II Mechanical Certifications equivalent experience or education is preferable.
• The skills required for this role are typically demonstrated by 5 years of relevant experience for a Level III, 10 years for a Level IV, and 15 years for a Level V.
• Demonstrated relevant experience in full-time Quality Assurance and/or Quality Control management and with design-build contracts.
• Certification and/or documented training in construction quality assurance and quality control.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001:2015 principles in quality systems and quality program implementation.
• Strong understanding of construction processes including nonconformance, inspection techniques, and tooling.
• Advanced knowledge or experience in Non-destructive engineering a plus
• Experience in Nuclear Construction or Chemical plant construction desire