Nuclear Quality Engineer – Field Projects

Kiewit; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit Nuclear Solutions is seeking a Quality Engineer for the Idaho Falls project. You will report to the Quality Manager and administer the Project Quality Plan across engineering, procurement, construction, testing, and operations.

This role supports US Navy Spent Fuel Handling and related activities on-site. The candidate should have 5–10+ years in quality, 1 year nuclear experience, and familiarity with CGD and industry standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field is highly desirable.
• 5–10+ years of quality or related experience is ideal.
• 1 year nuclear experience is required.
• Knowledge of CGD for materials, equipment, and services is preferred.
• Familiarity with quality standards (NQA-1, ISO-9001, Six Sigma) and NRC guidance is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Maintain understanding of company standards and guidelines.
• Provide updates on client critique results.
• Initiate, implement, and close Corrective Action Reports.
• Facilitate root/apparent cause analysis.
• Plan and perform quality assessments on projects.
• Maintain knowledge of project quality manuals and requirements.
• Identify potential quality incidents before they arise.
• Participate in project activities and provide quality input.

Skills

Quality standards

Root cause analysis

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical discipline

Job description

Kiewit Nuclear Solutions is seeking a Quality Engineer for the Idaho Falls project. You will report to the Quality Manager and administer the Project Quality Plan across engineering, procurement, construction, testing, and operations.

This role supports US Navy Spent Fuel Handling and related activities on-site. The candidate should have 5–10+ years in quality, 1 year nuclear experience, and familiarity with CGD and industry standards.