Principal QC Engineer - Electrical/I&C Inspector

Frey Consulting Group; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Edgewater Technical Associates seeks a Principal QC Engineer-Electrical/I&C Inspector to support the Savannah River Site. The role emphasizes supervision of QC engineers, coordination with construction teams, and leadership in training and procedures. Requires ASME NQA-1 experience, a technical degree, and U.S.

citizenship with DOE clearance readiness. The successful candidate will oversee QA activities, prepare status reports, and ensure subcontractors meet site standards in a complex,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline with 8–10 years of construction inspection experience.
• ASME NQA-1 quality program experience required.
• Excellent organizational and supervisory abilities with strong communication.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain DOE clearance.

Responsibilities

• Supervise quality control engineers for inspections and surveillance.
• Provide QC support to construction management and direct personnel to implement QC requirements.
• Set priorities aligned with construction/operations needs.
• Resolve problems by coordinating with internal and external departments.
• Lead training programs and ensure personnel are qualified to perform tasks.
• Prepare status reports and review subcontractor QC procedures.

Skills

Organizational skills

Supervisory skills

Communication skills

ASME NQA-1 quality program

DOE clearance (L or Q) within past 2y

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Tools

ASME NQA-1

Job description

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a Principal QC Engineer-Electrical/I&C Inspector opportunity to support the Savannah River Site.

Application Deadline: 09/22/26 (by Noon ET)

Principal QC Engineer-Electrical/I&C Inspector-

Duties:

• Supervise and direct quality control engineers assigned to perform inspections and surveillance in support of project work and/or maintenance activities.
• Provide quality control support to construction management and direct personnel to implement quality requirements and to accurately status the results.
• Establish priorities which support construction/operations needs.
• Resolve complex problems which develop during the implementation of quality activities by coordinating with internal and external departments.
• Provide leadership which inspires efficient performance of assignments, safe work habits, timely exchange of information and each individuals' commitment to site policies.
• Participate in contract discussions relating to quality activities.
• Prepare comprehensive status reports for construction quality activities.
• Review and approve subcontractors quality procedures and monitor their adherence to those procedures.
• Coordinate the activities of assigned quality control engineers and with other construction departments to ensure that construction is in compliance with site specifications and standards.
• Prepare quality procedures to ensure proper inspection, testing and surveillance activities are being performed.
• Provide effective quality training programs and ensure assigned personnel are qualified to perform assigned tasks.
• Prepare performance evaluations of assigned personnel.

Education/Yrs. of Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline and at least 8 - 10 years of practical experience in construction inspection or related areas. An associate's degree and 10 - 12 years of practical experience would be considered equivalent. A high school diploma and 12 - 16 years of practical experience would also be considered equivalent.

Required Skills/Experience:

• Well-developed organizational and supervisory skills and good communication talents are required.
• Prior work experience working under an ASME NQA-1 quality program.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Practical field experience in electrical and instrumentation and controls (I&C) quality control within the last 16 months.
• Possessed an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years.

Other Job Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE “Q” security clearance (an active DOE clearance is not initially required to perform assigned duties).

Edgewater Technical Associates will not submit your resume without first having detailed discussions with you and obtaining your permission to do so. We look forward to hearing from you!

WORKING WITH EDGEWATER TECHNICAL ASSOCIATES

Founded in 2003, Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC (Edgewater) is a New Mexico-based small business headquartered in Los Alamos, NM, with five (5) regional offices across the United States to locally support our growing presence at project sites. Edgewater has a proven track record and is a trusted provider of fixed-price construction projects, engineering, and technical services for the Department of Energy (DOE), National Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector commercial contractors involved in nuclear, high-hazard, or complex operations. Edgewater’s experience and guidance ensure that our customers perform hazardous operations, comply with regulatory requirements, and maintain the highest quality and safety standards.

Edgewater is committed to recruiting and maintaining a staff of highly skilled professionals to support our customers. In keeping with this objective, we offer highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre- and post-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Edgewater is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veterans, or individuals with disabilities in accordance with EO 14173.