QA Specialist - Nuclear

Opportunity

This role is responsible for supporting Project Quality Managers and/or auditors with their daily tasks, providing a foundation for career development within the quality assurance discipline.

As part of BV Operations, your skills will be aligned to projects that support our three market sectors—Governments & Environment, Energy & Process Industries, and Connectivity & Commercial. In roles such as Engineers, Technicians, and Skilled Specialists you will be engaged with exciting projects worldwide, from small community improvements to grand‑scale mega projects, building a world of difference through infrastructure growth and development.

• Learns the Black & Veatch Quality Management System (QMS) including policies, manuals, procedures and best practices
• Applies the QMS to daily support activities
• Supports independent internal and external quality audits and assessments
• Supports the monitoring and evaluation of projects (QA checks) to applicable governance to ensure quality of work
• Learns how to apply and support project needs with QMS tools like Corrective Action Requests, Preventive Action Requests, Nonconformance Reports, Deviations, Process Requirements Engagement Program, Lessons Learned
• Supports quality‑related process improvement activities or quality department initiatives
• Gathers information and analyzes performance of assigned processes and projects
• Supports implementation of project quality process changes, including creating / revising Division QMS documents
• Typically interfaces with multiple project teams and professionals simultaneously
• Periodic travel will be required
• Individual contributor with no direct reports

• Basic understanding of principles, practices, techniques and theories of quality processes
• Intermediate computer skills (Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Basic knowledge of financial measures as well as related principles and application
• Basic understanding of industrial design and construction
• Ability to understand instructions; verbal, numeric, and spatial aptitudes; perception of detail in verbal or tabular materials; analytic, precise, and problem solving
• Ability to manage small development projects (resources, scope, schedule, results, and risk)
• Basic understanding of ISO 9001:2015 principles
• Demonstrates intermediate process management, conflict management, total work systems, written communications

4‑year degree in Management or Business. Minimum 5–8 years prior experience specifically in the development and implementation of effective quality compliance audits. For a nuclear position: 5 years of total experience in nuclear QA oversight. All applicants must be able to complete pre‑employment onboarding requirements (background check, drug screen, motor vehicle records search).

ASQ Certified Auditor training certification:
Certified Quality Auditor; active member of American Society for Quality (desired).

Normal office environment; may include heavy industrial construction exposure. Occasional physical work conditions: capable of walking 5 miles and climbing stairs to 300 foot height; walk, climb stairs, ladders, move in/out of vehicles; lift or move up to 25 pounds. Supplier or construction site environment has frequent exposure to vibration and loud noise, and occasional exposure to airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, slippery uneven walking surfaces, and risk of electrical shock.

Our comprehensive benefits portfolio offers health care benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, disability coverage, and a robust wellness program. We provide flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time. Additional benefits include a company‑matched 401(k) plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre‑taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan, and the B&V Credit Union.

Professionals may also be eligible for a performance‑based bonus program.

BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies comply with all Equal Employment Opportunity laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.