The Nuclear Quality Assurance Engineer is responsible for implementing and maintaining NQA-1 compliant quality assurance programs within nuclear Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) projects. This role ensures quality requirements are appropriately flowed down, executed, and verified across all phases of the project lifecycle while maintaining full regulatory compliance and traceability.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Implement and maintain NQA-1 compliant QA programs across EPC project phases (engineering, procurement, construction)
- Ensure QA requirements are effectively flowed down into specifications, procurement documents, and work packages
- Perform and oversee inspections, surveillance, audits, and verification activities
- Review engineering deliverables, drawings, calculations, and procedures for QA compliance
- Support supplier qualification, audits, and source surveillance in accordance with NQA-1
- Manage nonconformance reports (NCRs), corrective actions, and root cause analysis
- Verify traceability of materials, components, and documentation throughout the lifecycle
- Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to enforce QA requirements
- Support audit readiness and participate in internal/external audits
- Ensure compliance with NRC, DOE, and ASME regulatory requirements
NQA-1 & EPC Program Requirements
- Working knowledge of ASME NQA-1 Basic Requirements
- Program implementation including document control, procurement, inspection, and testing controls
- QA requirements flow-down from design through procurement and construction execution
- Understanding of quality verification, hold points, and inspection planning
- Application of graded approach consistent with nuclear safety classification
- Supplier quality assurance and commercial grade dedication principles
- Records management and QA documentation in accordance with NQA-1 requirements
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or technical discipline (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years of nuclear QA experience within NQA-1 programs
- Experience supporting EPC nuclear projects
- Strong understanding of 10 CFR 50 Appendix B and 10 CFR 21
- Experience with inspections, audits, and QA program execution
- Strong communication and stakeholder coordination skills
Preferred Qualifications
- ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code (Section III and VIII) experience
- DOE or NRC project experience
- Lead auditor or relevant QA certifications
- Experience with supplier QA and procurement quality
- Field experience in construction quality (mechanical, piping, welding)
Additional Information
This role plays a critical function in ensuring nuclear safety, compliance, and quality execution across complex EPC project environments.
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS
General office environment with periodic exposure to construction site conditions.
Frequent use of computers and standard office equipment.
Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.
Requires close vision and ability to adjust focus.
Work environment is fast-paced and may vary based on project demands.
ZACHRY is dedicated to providing a Safe and Drug-Free work environment and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
