Nuclear Quality Assurance Engineer
Zachry Group•San Antonio, TX
•Hybrid
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- 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
Nice To Haves
- 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)
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
