C Programming Language, Communication Skills, Construction, Construction Engineering, Construction Inspection, Construction Support, Control Engineering, Corrective Action, Customer Satisfaction, DOE-L (Secret Restricted Data), Design Document, Documentation, Electrical Engineering, Electricity, Engineering Drawing, Equipment Specification, High School Diploma, Instrumentation, Maintain Compliance, Organizational Skills, Performance Analysis, Problem Solving Skills, Project/Program Management, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Quality Engineering, Quality Management, Quality Monitoring, Requirements Validation/Verification, Safety/Work Safety, Staff Requirements, Startup, Surveillance, Team Player, Testing, Traceability, United States Department of Energy (DOE)
Location: Aiken, SC
Work Location: Savannah River Site (SRS)
Schedule: Full-Time | Onsite
Clearance Requirement: Active DOE Q Clearance Required
Position Overview
EGS is seeking a Senior Quality Control Engineer - Electrical / I&C Inspector to support construction quality assurance and inspection activities at the Savannah River Site. This position is responsible for performing and supporting quality control inspections, surveillance activities, and verification processes associated with electrical and instrumentation & controls (I&C) systems in a DOE nuclear environment.
The selected candidate will support implementation of quality requirements related to construction, maintenance, testing, and turnover activities while ensuring compliance with applicable codes, standards, procedures, and project requirements. This role requires practical field inspection experience, strong knowledge of nuclear quality programs, and the ability to support multi-discipline construction activities in a highly regulated environment.
The successful candidate will work closely with project teams, subcontractors, engineering personnel, and quality organizations to ensure construction quality objectives are achieved safely, efficiently, and in compliance with DOE and ASME NQA-1 requirements.
Responsibilities
Quality Control Inspection & Surveillance
- Perform field inspections and surveillance activities related to electrical and instrumentation & controls (I&C) systems
- Develop, revise, and perform peer reviews of Quality Control Inspection Plans
- Verify construction activities comply with approved drawings, specifications, procedures, codes, and standards
- Review design output documents to establish inspection requirements and quality verification criteria
- Conduct inspections, witness testing activities, and document inspection results
- Issue Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and support corrective action activities as required
Construction Quality Support
- Review work packages, technical requirements, personnel qualifications, and inspection hold points
- Assess completeness of construction activities and turnover documentation
- Review supplied materials and equipment for specification compliance and traceability
- Support subcontractor quality oversight activities including mobilization meetings and field surveillance
- Coordinate with engineering, construction, maintenance, and project management personnel to resolve quality issues
Compliance & Documentation
- Ensure activities are performed in accordance with ASME NQA-1 quality program requirements
- Review and maintain quality verification documentation and inspection records
- Support turnover and quality release activities
- Monitor subcontractor quality performance, manpower, materials, and compliance activities
- Promote a strong safety and quality culture across project activities
Required Qualifications
Education & Experience
One of the following combinations is required:
- Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline with 5-7 years of practical construction inspection or related experience
- Associate's degree with 7-9 years of practical construction inspection or related experience
- High School Diploma/GED with 10-14 years of practical construction inspection or related experience
Required Skills & Experience
- Prior experience working under an ASME NQA-1 quality program
- Prior DOE project experience
- Experience performing construction quality inspections and surveillance activities
- Knowledge of electrical systems and instrumentation & controls (I&C) inspection practices
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, procedures, and technical requirements
- Strong organizational, communication, and coordination skills
- Ability to foster a work environment focused on safety, quality, teamwork, and customer satisfaction
- Certification and continuing technical training required for inspection and surveillance activities
Preferred Qualifications
- Practical field experience in electrical and instrumentation & controls quality control within the last 16 months
- Previous nuclear construction or DOE quality assurance experience
- Experience supporting testing, startup, turnover, and construction completion activities
- Active DOE L or Q Clearance within the past two years preferred
Security Requirements
- Active DOE Q Clearance required
Work Schedule
This position follows a standard 40-hour work week. Various work schedules may be utilized including:
- 5/8 Schedule
- 4/10 Schedule
- 9/80 Schedule