Nuclear Quality Engineer: Drive Safe, Certified Projects

Kiewit; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 112,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits (top-tier)

Dental & Vision plans

Retirement plans with company matching

Paid time off

Wellness and assistance programs

Job summary

Kiewit Nuclear Solutions in Lenexa, KS seeks a mid-level Quality Engineer to administer the Project Quality Plan and ensure quality program implementation across engineering, procurement, construction, testing and operations for nuclear construction projects.

Reporting to the Quality Manager, you will coordinate QA activities, facilitate root-cause analyses, participate in audits, and drive continuous improvement while collaborating across disciplines and field teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 5–10+ years in quality assurance/quality control ideal; 3–5+ years in engineering design.
• Familiarity with CGD implementation for materials/equipment/services.
• Knowledge of quality standards like NQA-1, ISO 9001, Six Sigma, NRC Regulatory Guides.
• Proficient in structured problem-solving and causal analysis.
• Experience with construction-quality control procedures and field execution.
• Access to active construction sites and ability to work in diverse environments.
• Strong initiative, ethics, safety focus, and continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Maintain understanding of company standards, policies, and guidelines.
• Communicate client critique results and quality feedback clearly.
• Initiate, track, and close Corrective Action Reports (CARs).
• Facilitate Root Cause analyses to identify systemic issues.
• Plan and conduct quality assessments for compliance and performance.
• Maintain knowledge of District Quality Manuals and project requirements.
• Identify and mitigate potential quality incidents.
• Support audits and quality initiatives; provide admin support for reviews.
• Develop and deliver quality presentations and disseminate information.

Skills

CGD implementation

Quality standards

NQA-1 familiarity

Six Sigma

NRC Guides

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Kiewit Nuclear Solutions in Lenexa, KS seeks a mid-level Quality Engineer to administer the Project Quality Plan and ensure quality program implementation across engineering, procurement, construction, testing and operations for nuclear construction projects.

Reporting to the Quality Manager, you will coordinate QA activities, facilitate root-cause analyses, participate in audits, and drive continuous improvement while collaborating across disciplines and field teams.