Quality Engineer or ; Construction, Maintenance and Modification
Listed on 2026-07-14
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Quality Assurance - QA/QC
Quality Control - QC Analysts/Managers, Quality Engineering, Regulatory Compliance Specialist, Production QC/QA
What You Will Do
This position is open for external candidates only to apply.
As a QC Quality Engineer, you will be part of the Plutonium Infrastructure Quality (PIQ) group. The PIQ mission is to support the Associate Laboratory Directorate for Plutonium Infrastructure (ALDPI) by ensuring quality requirements are implemented into work projects through oversight and inspection activities that verify compliance with specifications during construction, maintenance, and modification activities will support both deployed and institutional inspection activities while working under the guidance of experienced Quality Engineers.
This position will be filled at either the Quality Engineer 1 or Quality Engineer 2 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.
Quality Engineer 1 ($87,800 - $143,000)- Typical responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Performing Level II QC inspections independently
- Performing Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) weld inspections
- Performing Hilti anchor inspections
- Performing Hilti anchor installation verification and inspections
- Performing torque verification and torquing inspections
- Performing pressure testing inspections
- Performing firestop inspections
- Performing additional construction quality inspections and testing activities as required; this list is not all-inclusive
- Monitoring construction activities to ensure compliance with project plans, specifications, and quality requirements
- Supporting the review and documentation of inspection and test reports
- Assisting with Nonconformance Report (NCR) documentation
- Learning and applying quality requirements, procedures, and inspection techniques
- Assisting with development and revision of inspection procedures, checklists, and forms
- Working closely with engineering, construction, and construction personnel to support inspection activities while maintaining safety and quality standards
- Assisting with development and revision of inspection procedures, reports, forms, protocols, and checklists
- Conducting research into technical issues, evaluating potential solutions, and recommending corrective actions
- Providing guidance and mentoring to QE 1 personnel, as assigned
- Recording inspection and test results in accordance with applicable procedures and specifications
Job Requirements Quality Engineer 1
- Perform Level II QC inspections independently
- Basic knowledge of quality assurance principles and quality management systems
- Familiarity with engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, and technical documents
- Ability to learn quality regulations, policies, procedures, and national consensus standards such as ASME NQA‑1, ASME, ISO, ANSI, and applicable DOE requirements
- Demonstrated ability to analyze problems, conduct research, and communicate technical information effectively
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, and written/oral communication skills
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Willingness to complete required qualifications and certifications
- Must be able to obtain a DOE Q Clearance, which typically requires US Citizenship
- Must be able to work a night or back‑shift schedule
- Perform Level II QC inspections independently
- Working knowledge of ASME NQA‑1 quality standards
- Working knowledge of quality regulations, policies, and procedures
- Ability to understand and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, and schematics
- Demonstrated experience investigating quality issues and recommending corrective actions
- Working knowledge of engineering, construction, testing, and operational practices sufficient to comprehend inspection requirements
- Ability to mentor less experienced QE personnel
- Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal, collaboration, and communication skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills
Education/Experience for the QE 1 Level: Position requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Assurance, Industrial Systems Engineering, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of…
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