Principal Engineer - Quality Control

JOB TITLE

Principal Quality Control Engineer

• Supervise and direct quality control engineers assigned to perform inspections and surveillance in support of project work and/or maintenance activities.
• Provide quality control support to construction management and direct personnel to implement quality requirements and to accurately status the results.
• Establish priorities which support construction/operations needs.
• Resolve complex problems which develop during the implementation of quality activities by coordinating with internal and external departments.
• Provide leadership which inspires efficient performance of assignments, safe work habits, timely exchange of information and each individuals' commitment to site policies.
• Participate in contract discussions relating to quality activities.
• Prepare comprehensive status reports for construction quality activities.
• Review and approve subcontractors quality procedures and monitor their adherence to those procedures.
• Coordinate the activities of assigned quality control engineers and with other construction departments to ensure that construction is in compliance with site specifications and standards.
• Prepare quality procedures to ensure proper inspection, testing and surveillance activities are performed.
• Provide effective quality training programs and ensure assigned personnel are qualified to perform assigned tasks.
• Prepare performance evaluations of assigned personnel.
• Develop, revise, and perform peer reviews of Quality Control Inspection Plans related to electrical and I&C in accordance with Design Output documents, Codes, and Standards.
• Perform field related inspections in accordance with Quality Control Inspection Plans.
• Document inspection results on applicable inspection records and issue Non‑Conformance reports as required.
• Review product and process compliance with all specified drawings, specifications, and other requirements through inspection and/or review of supplied materials and equipment.

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline and at least 8–10 years of practical experience in construction inspection or related areas.
• Associate's degree with 10–12 years of practical experience considered equivalent.
• High school diploma with 12–16 years of practical experience considered equivalent.

• Well‑developed organizational and supervisory skills and good communication talents.
• Certification in areas of responsibility with ongoing programmatic training per the project quality program.
• Prior work experience under an ASME NQA‑1 quality program.
• Prior DOE work experience.
• Foster a work environment that promotes safety, quality, openness, trust, communication, teamwork, and customer satisfaction.
• Area Security Access:
  Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE “Q” clearance.

• Active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years.
• Practical field experience in electrical and instrumentation and controls (I&C) quality control within the last 16 months.

• Location:
  
  100% onsite. Local candidates or willing to relocate at the candidate's expense.
• Anticipated work schedule:
  Monday–Friday 6:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
• Estimated hours per year: 2080 standard, 600 overtime.
• Contract duration:
  One year with the option to extend for up to two additional years.

All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, age, or disability status.