QA Engineer

Frey Consulting Group; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking a QA Engineer to support the Savannah River Site construction program, including civil, mechanical and electrical work and related site infrastructure.

The role requires 5+ years in QA/QC on regulated projects, with working knowledge of ASME NQA-1 and DOE Order 414.1D, experience in QA programs, audits, NCRs and document control, and the ability to coordinate QA activities with construction, engineering and procurement teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of QA/QC experience on regulated projects.
• Working knowledge of ASME NQA-1 quality requirements and DOE Order 414.1D.
• Experience in QA programs, audits, NCRs, and document control.
• Ability to read and interpret procedures, specifications, and quality program documents.

Responsibilities

• Perform QA activities supporting implementation of the project QMS.
• Verify compliance with ASME NQA-1 and DOE 414.1D requirements.
• Conduct quality surveillances, assessments and audits.
• Assist with NCRs, CARs, and corrective actions.
• Maintain complete, auditable quality records.
• Coordinate QA activities with project teams.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Quality Control

NQA-1

Audits

DOE Requirements

Procedures

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a QA Engineer opportunity to support the Savannah River Site.

QA Engineer will support a multi-year construction project involving significant civil, mechanical, and electrical construction, including grading, storm drainage, demolition, earthwork, ductbanks, firewater, service water, process piping, electrical systems, and associated site infrastructure.

Duties:

• Perform Quality Assurance activities supporting implementation of the project Quality Management System (QMS).
• Verify project activities comply with applicable ASME NQA-1 requirements, DOE Order 414.1D, approved procedures, contractual requirements, and project quality requirements.
• Perform quality surveillances, assessments, and compliance reviews of construction and other quality-affecting project activities.
• Assist with internal, client, DOE, and external audits, including preparation and collection of objective evidence and follow-up of identified findings.
• Review quality records, inspection documentation, work packages, and other project documentation for compliance with established requirements.
• Identify quality issues, procedural deficiencies, and Conditions Adverse to Quality (CAQs) and ensure they are appropriately documented and communicated.
• Support Nonconformance Reports (NCRs), Corrective Action Reports (CARs), corrective actions, and resolution of quality issues.
• Support development and revision of quality procedures, instructions, and other QMS documents.
• Verify implementation of approved quality procedures and processes through field observations and documentation reviews.
• Support personnel qualification, certification, indoctrination, and training record requirements associated with quality-affecting activities.
• Assist with quality metrics, trending, audit findings, corrective action status, and management review information.
• Coordinate QA activities with Quality Control, Construction, Engineering, Procurement, Document Control, subcontractors, and other project personnel.
• Maintain complete, accurate, traceable, and auditable quality records.

Skills/Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of Quality Assurance, Quality Control, construction quality, or related experience supporting industrial, DOE, nuclear, or other highly regulated work.
• Working knowledge of ASME NQA-1 quality requirements and DOE Order 414.1D.
• Experience working within a formal Quality Assurance Program or Quality Management System.
• Experience performing or supporting quality surveillances, assessments, audits, inspections, or compliance reviews.
• Knowledge of NCRs, corrective actions, quality records, and document control requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret procedures, specifications, technical requirements, and quality program documents.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Quality, Engineering Technology, or a related technical field.
• NQA-1 Auditor or Lead Auditor certification.
• Previous DOE, nuclear, or highly regulated construction experience.
• Experience with ASME NQA-1-2019.
• Experience with CAQs/SCAQs, root cause analysis, corrective action, and quality trending.
• Previous experience in a QA Engineer, Quality Engineer, QA Specialist, Quality Specialist, Quality Professional, or similar role.
• Previous Savannah River Site or other DOE site experience.

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.