Principal Quality Engineer

Turnkey Technical Services LLC; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Turnkey Technical Services LLC is seeking a Principal Quality Control Engineer to supervise QC engineers and oversee inspections for project work and maintenance at DOE/nuclear sites.

You will set priorities, ensure compliance with site specifications, and coordinate with subcontractors and internal teams. Strong leadership, communication, and safety focus are essential to deliver timely, high-quality results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline with 8–10 years of construction inspection or related experience.
• Associate’s degree with 10–12 years; high school with 12–16 years experience accepted.
• Experience with ASME NQA-1 quality program is required.
• DOE security clearance (Q) preferred; active clearance within 2 years preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills; safety-focused.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct quality control engineers on inspections and surveillance for projects.
• Provide QC support to construction management and ensure status reporting.
• Set priorities to support construction/operation needs and solve complex issues.
• Coordinate with internal/external departments and subcontractors on QC procedures.
• Prepare quality procedures, training programs, and performance evaluations.

Skills

Quality Control

Construction Inspection

Leadership

Documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical discipline

Associate's degree

High school diploma

Job description

Turnkey Technical Services is a Women-Owned, Small Business specializing in comprehensive engineering and technical support services associated with commercial nuclear power and other Department of Energy (DOE) nuclear activities.

Job Title: Principal Quality Control Engineer

Duration: 12 month(s) or more with possible extension (s)

Summary:

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/operation’s 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. Provides assistance to training staff members in performing training activities and by reviewing/evaluating training materials prior to approval. May act in a lead capacity for a limited subject area, or administration of a training program, and be held accountable for training results in that area. Significant involvement with identification of training needs. May act as a Subcontract Technical Representative, coordinating all efforts of subcontracted personnel, including budgeting, man hour accounting, and overseeing work accomplishment. May have input in the budgeting process for a particular training program.

Required Qualifications:

Education:

• 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE “Q” security clearance.
• Candidates who have possessed an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years are preferred.

Additional Experience Qualifications:

• Practical field experience in electrical and instrumentation and controls (I&C) quality control within the last 16 months. (Preferred)
• Prior work experience working under an ASME NQA-1 quality program. (Required)
• Well-developed organizational skills with good communication skills. (Required)
• Foster a work environment that promotes safety, quality, openness, trust, communication, teamwork, and customer satisfaction. (Required)
• Develop, revise, and perform peer reviews of Quality Control Inspection Plans related to electrical and I&C, in accordance with Design Output documents, Codes, and Standards.
• Perform field related inspections in accordance with Quality Control Inspection Plans.
• Document inspection results on applicable inspection records and issue non-conformance reports as required.
• Review product and process compliance with all specified drawings, specifications, and other requirements through inspection and/or review of supplied materials and equipment

Turnkey Technical Services offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid time off.

Opportunities with Turnkey Technical Services change frequently. For a complete listing of our current openings, please visit our website at https://ttsllc.org/.

Turnkey Technical Services is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran or military status including disabled veterans and Vietnam era veterans, or other protected status.

Turnkey Technical Services maintains a drug-free workplace.