QA Specialist - Nuclear

QA Specialist - Nuclear

Date: May 22, 2026 Location: Overland Park, KS, US Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success. As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything wedo and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference. Company : Black & Veatch Corporation Opportunity Type : Staff Relocation eligible : No Full time/Part time : Full-Time Project Only Hire : No Visa Sponsorship Available: No Why Black and Veatch? Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity's biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1. Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.

The Opportunity This role is be responsible for supporting Project Quality Managers and/or auditors with their daily tasks providing a foundation for career development within the quality assurance discipline. The Team As part of BV Operations, your skills will be aligned to projects that support our 3 market sectors- Governments & Environment, Energy & Process Industries, and Connectivity & Commercial. In roles like Engineers, Technicians, and Skilled Specialists you will be engaged with exciting projects across the globe. From small community improvements to grand-scale Mega Projects, you will be Building a World of Difference through infrastructure growth and development while learning and focusing on your own individual development. The foundation of BV Operations provides the ability to move where your skills are needed and allows for a collaborative and innovative culture offering greater challenges and career development opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Learns the Black & Veatch Quality Management System (QMS) including: policies, manuals, procedures and best practices
• Applies the QMS to daily support activities including:
• • 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 (PREP), 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

Management Responsibilities

Individual Contributor

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred Technical Skills:
• • 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
• Preferred Non-Technical Skills:
• • Demonstrates intermediate: Process management, conflict management, total work systems, written communications

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Certifications

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

Work Environment/Physical Demands

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.

Competencies Salary Plan SPC: Specialized Staff Job Grade 016