Senior Quality Engineer

Amentum; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 131,000 - 211,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a WTCC Quality Engineer to ensure QA program implementation and compliance across projects at the Hanford site. The role reports to the WTCC QA supervisor and supports document development, training, and audit activities.

The successful candidate will have 13–15 years of QA/technical experience, DOE facility exposure, and lead auditor qualifications to drive quality across complex nuclear projects, with on-site responsibilities in Richland, WA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, science or equivalent education.
• 13–15 years of applied technical and/or quality assurance experience.
• Experience with DOE facilities is desired.

Responsibilities

• Support WTCC implementing document/procedure development to address QA requirements.
• Provide input into the required training for WTCC quality assurance and quality control personnel.
• Support the development, revision, and implementation of QA program documents, procedures, and quality-related instructions.
• Assisting in the identification of quality attributes in planning processes to ensure work/testing/analysis is accomplished in accordance with WTP QA program requirements.
• Providing technical discipline support for identification and resolution of quality related issues.
• Assessing implementation and compliance, identifying and reporting QA program deficiencies to line management and the WTCC Site Quality Manager.
• Participates in audit teams as an auditor responsible for development of audit checklists, writing audit reports and audit findings.
• Obtaining and/or maintaining NQA-1 Lead Auditor qualification.
• Ensuring that significant issues are raised to senior management attention to facilitate prompt resolution.
• Recommend programmatic improvements affecting multiple organizations.
• Assist with and ensure the identification, documentation, evaluation, segregation, and disposition of nonconformance’s, conditions adverse to quality; and for notification to affected organizations.
• Works with the personnel responsible to ensure accurate development of corrective action plans.
• Responsible for quality assurance activities with moderate complexity or impact to the project or site of a medium or large project. Provides technical direction to junior level quality personnel. Possesses broad knowledge of industry and regulatory standards and design criteria pertinent to a particular discipline
• Works with project personnel to identify quality trends and assist in the development of quality metrics.
• Review and maintain QA/QC documentation, metrics, and status reporting for departmental and project use.
• Support the Waste Treatment Plant Nuclear Safety Quality Culture by emphasizing the values of safety and quality in the performance of work in order to protect self, others, and the environment.
• Personal ownership for completion of training, obtaining and maintaining required qualifications Assist in development of WTCC quality program documents (e.g., QA Plan) for WTCC activities.
• This job description is not intended to include every duty, task or instruction for which an employee is responsible. Other tasks may be assigned, based on business needs and the department supervisor’s request

Skills

Quality Assurance

Auditing

NQA-1 Lead Auditor

Document control

Quality systems

Regulatory compliance

Training development

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, science or equivalent education

Job description

The WTCC Quality Engineer – Functionally reports to the WTCC Quality Assurance Assessments and Engineering Supervisor (QAAES) and is responsible for facilitating effective administration and implementation of the WTP Quality Assurance Program & WTP Quality Assurance Manual’s requirements. The WTCC QE assures that activities are planned, performed, and completed in accordance with WTP/WTCC procedures and the WTP QA Manuals. The role ensures that quality program requirements are effectively integrated into WTCC work processes and that compliance is consistently maintained across project activities

This position shall be performed under the day-to-day direction, control, and supervision of WTCC

Requirements/Specifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, science or equivalent education or specific training in area of expertise.

Experience

Department of Energy, NRC, Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program or other related industrial technical experience desired. Minimum of 13-15 years of applied technical and/or quality assurance experience. Some experience in accomplishing work at DOE facilities is desired.

Major Responsibilities/Duties/Tasks

• Support WTCC implementing document/procedure development to ensure quality program requirements are appropriately addressed.


• Provide input into the required training for WTCC quality assurance and quality control personnel.


• Support the development, revision, and implementation of QA program documents, procedures, and quality-related instructions.


• Assisting in the identification of quality attributes in planning processes to ensure work/testing/analysis is accomplished in accordance with WTP QA program requirements.


• Providing technical discipline support for identification and resolution of quality related issues.


• Assessing implementation and compliance, identifying and reporting quality assurance program deficiencies to line management and the WTCC Site Quality Manager.


• Participates in audit teams as an auditor responsible for development of audit checklists, writing audit reports and audit findings.


• Obtaining and/or maintaining NQA-1 Lead Auditor qualification.


• Ensuring that significant issues are raised to senior management attention to facilitate prompt resolution.


• Recommend programmatic improvements affecting multiple organizations.


• Assist with and ensure the identification, documentation, evaluation, segregation, and disposition of nonconformance’s, conditions adverse to quality; and for notification to affected organizations.


• Works with the personnel responsible to ensure accurate development of corrective action plans.


• Responsible for quality assurance activities with moderate complexity or impact to the project or site of a medium or large project. Provides technical direction to junior level quality personnel. Possesses broad knowledge of industry and regulatory standards and design criteria pertinent to a particular discipline


• Works with project personnel to identify quality trends and assist in the development of quality metrics.


• Review and maintain QA/QC documentation, metrics, and status reporting for departmental and project use.


• Support the Waste Treatment Plant Nuclear Safety Quality Culture by emphasizing the values of safety and quality in the performance of work in order to protect self, others, and the environment.


• Personal ownership for completion of training, obtaining and maintaining required qualifications Assist in development of WTCC quality program documents (e.g., QA Plan) for WTCC activities.


• This job description is not intended to include every duty, task or instruction for which an employee is responsible. Other tasks may be assigned, based on business needs and the department supervisor’s request

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Physical Requirements

(EFNM) Exposed Field Non-Manual

Performs desk work, including writing, computer workstation processes, and telephone operation. Arranges for and/or performs presentations, oral reports, planning meetings, and other formal and informal contacts, requiring long periods of sitting. Oversees field activities through inspections, testing and equipment operations, which requires walking, standing, bending, and turning along with wearing of personal protective equipment. Occasional loading, transport, and unloading of tools and/or supplies specific to an activity.

• This position is located at the Construction Site (22 miles north of Richland) and works a 4 x 10 schedule, M-Th, 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.


• Must be authorized to work and remain in the United States without Amentum visa sponsorship now or in the future.


• Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check which includes verification of employment and education.


• Must be able to obtain a Department of Energy badge for access to the Hanford Site. (Even if teleworking, must still be able to comply with security requirements to obtain a badge.)


• Non-U.S. citizens from countries identified by the Department of Energy as posing heightened security concerns—including sensitive countries, state sponsors of terrorism, countries of risk, and other designated countries –are subject to additional security requirements.

Amentum is a global company with a heritage dating back more than 100 years and delivering solutions in nuclear energy, infrastructure, operations and maintenance, and national security. Our predecessors helped build Hoover Dam, protected fighting forces in World War II, and supported the Manhattan Project. Today, our teams clean up legacy nuclear waste around the world, manage the United Kingdom’s defense portfolio, design programs and tests for Navy submarine electronic systems, and provide integrated supply chain services needed in developing countries during the pandemic.

Amentum has joined with Bechtel to create an LLC, known as the Waste Treatment Completion Company (WTCC) Join us as we make history at the Hanford Vit Plant, known as the Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant. We are designing and building a one-of-a-kind facility that will turn radioactive and chemical waste left over from World War II and Cold War plutonium production into a form safe for disposal. Your efforts will help protect the nearby Columbia River and the communities, salmon, and wildlife along its shorelines throughout the Northwest.

Sitting at the confluence of the Columbia, Snake and Yakima rivers near two mountain ranges, our community provides access to year-round outdoor recreation, 300 days of sun a year, more than 200 wineries within a 50-mile radius, and the amenities of large cities just a three-hour drive (or short flight) to Seattle and Portland.

Compensation Details

$131,484 - $211,024.41

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good‑faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview

• Health, dental, and vision insurance


• Paid time off and holidays


• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)


• Educational reimbursement


• Parental leave


• Employee stock purchase plan


• Tax-saving options


• Disability and life insurance


• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting

10/06/2026 - 10/18/2026

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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