Senior QA Auditor - Nuclear EPC Projects (Part-Time)

Bechtel; Richland (WA); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 160 hours annually

9 paid holidays

Parental leave

Discretionary bonuses

401K with matching

Job summary

Bechtel is seeking a Senior QA Specialist/Engineer to lead internal audits at the Richland, WA project office. You will assess engineering, procurement, and construction QA programs, review supplier QA, and drive corrective actions while maintaining strong cross-functional collaboration.

The role features a 9/80 schedule with full-time presence initially, and potential part-time telework in Richland, with DOE/NQA-1 and regulatory knowledge essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in engineering, science, or quality assurance (or international equivalent).
• Minimum 8–10 years of relevant experience or 12–14 years in related work.
• Proven auditing experience in nuclear (NQA-1) or non-nuclear settings.
• Audit Team Lead certification per ASME NQA-1 or certifiable within 18 months.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal QA program audits at Richland, WA project office.
• Audit suppliers and subcontractors per QA requirements.
• Provide training to audit team lead candidates.
• Review QA procedures for conformance and approve updates.
• Develop corrective actions for quality issues and track resolutions.
• Monitor cross-functional activities to assess quality and program effectiveness.

Skills

QA auditing

Engineering knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Documentation review

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or scientific discipline

Job description

Bechtel is seeking a Senior QA Specialist/Engineer to lead internal audits at the Richland, WA project office. You will assess engineering, procurement, and construction QA programs, review supplier QA, and drive corrective actions while maintaining strong cross-functional collaboration.

The role features a 9/80 schedule with full-time presence initially, and potential part-time telework in Richland, with DOE/NQA-1 and regulatory knowledge essential.