Job Description

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Quality Assurance Engineer Energy to join our team in Richland, WA.

Your role

• Sets quality standards for both in-process and finished products and materials.
• Develops methods for testing, sampling and training. Assists line organizations with implementation of AtkinsRealis quality assurance (QA) procedures especially in the areas of design control, procurement, records, corrective action, inspection and testing.
• Assists line organizations with implementation of AtkinsRéalis quality assurance (QA) procedures especially in the areas of design control, procurement, records, corrective action, inspection and testing.
• Provides support, as requested, for the development, review, revision and approval of quality-related procedures and plans.
• Ensures project plans are properly executed and evaluate the effectiveness of controls delineated in these plans.
• Verifies that all required quality sampling, testing and documentation are performed/completed correctly and in accordance with approved project plans.
• Reviews engineering designs and design changes for compliance with applicable procedures and plans.
• Serves as a QA representative in project design reviews.
• Supports management and staff with QA services, as requested (e.g., root cause analyses and critiques).
• Perform independent inspection of completed products for conformance with specified requirements.
• Ensures engineering and technical staff understand quality requirements and how these requirements apply to their work.
• Ensures required testing and observations are performed correctly and at the required frequency.
• Helps line managers and project managers develop, revise, process and evaluate documents for compliance with QA requirements.
• Performs independent QA assessments/audits and surveillances of processes and procedures.
• Conducts walkthroughs as requested.
• Maintains knowledge/qualifications on quality methods and techniques.
• Reviews engineering packages to ensure appropriate quality controls are specified.
• Performs supplier evaluations as a team member or lead.
• Performs on-site QA overview activities at various supplier locations and travels between facilities as necessary.
• Reviews and approves vendor submittal documents such as welding procedure specifications, performance qualification records, NDE procedures, NDE reports, NDE personnel qualifications/certifications, travelers, inspection and test plans and procedure
• Develops supplier performance metrics and tracks supplier corrective actions.
• Oversees procurement, fabrication, testing and final document review and release for material shipments. Provides support to, and monitors the quality of, construction activities.
• Develops and provides training on QA-related topics and assists in the resolution of quality-related problems.
• Assists and supports the resolution of nonconforming conditions.
• Develops inspection plans and QC checklists used during fabrication activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

About you

• Bachelor's degree required and 10 years' QA/QC experience. Without a degree, requires 15 years' QA/QC experience.
• Requires at least 5 years' experience in nuclear QA.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in communicating with fabricators, QA clients and project management personnel.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong time management/organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a team player attitude.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Requires basic knowledge of NQA-1 and DOE QA regulations and directives.
• Basic knowledge of applicable national and/or international testing standards.
• Working knowledge of assessment/ auditing practices.
• Must be a U.S. citizen in order to be considered.

Reward & benefits

At AtkinsRéalis, our values-Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence-are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact.

Depending on your employment status, AtkinsRéalis benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits, employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits. You can review our comprehensive benefits page here.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Find out more.

Additional information

Expected compensation range is between $90,000-$150,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

Are you ready to expand your career with us? Apply today and help us shape something extraordinary.

AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, Drug-Free employer EOE/Veteran/Disability

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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.