Construction Quality Engineer

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Construction Quality Engineer to join the Environment, Safety, Health and Quality (ESH&Q) team at our Specific Manufacturing Capability facility.

About the role

The Construction Quality Engineer works a 4×10 schedule with every Friday off.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quality program reviews for applicable activities to ensure adequate quality requirements are identified and incorporated.
• Establish protocols for inspection basis and nonconformance conditions.
• Provide technical expertise, assistance, and advice to program, project, facility management, and personnel relative to quality compliance and implementation issues.
• Interact with facility senior management on significant matters requiring coordination across organizational lines.
• Provide solutions to resolve facility, program, or project compliance issues.
• Develop quality planning documents implementing BEA Quality Program engineering principles.
• Develop quality assurance inspection plans for quality-significant items and services to ensure compliance with design and procurement requirements.
• Review and approve quality-related procurement actions to ensure appropriate implementation of Quality Program requirements.
• Provide Quality Program expertise to assist assigned facility personnel in developing new quality concepts for the design, development, procurement, and installation of new structures, systems, and components (SSC).
• Conduct Quality assessments and surveillance activities to identify weaknesses and potential safety, quality, and efficiency improvements.
• Provide input to subject matter experts and functional area managers to promote continuous improvement in INL Quality and related processes.
• Interface with internal and external customers to determine that needs are being met.
• Coach/mentor facility personnel through the application of subject matter expertise in the quality requirements for activities affecting quality in DOE Nuclear Facilities and Non-nuclear Facilities as identified by the Quality Assurance Plan.
• Provide surveillance, auditing, and reporting services for a given facility or scope of work assignment to ensure facility management has clear visibility and the opportunity to manage organizational performance.
• Ensure quality program compliance through the review and concurrence of quality-affecting documentation.
• Maintain a complete understanding and application of principles, concepts, and practices required for delivering quality techniques and tools.
• Maintain required training and proficiency per training plan.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in a technical field related to Quality (Chemistry, Engineering, or related field) and 5 years of related experience (Level 3) or Master’s degree and 2 years of related experience or, in lieu of degree, 11+ years of related experience.
• Bachelor of Science degree in a technical field related to Quality (Chemistry, Engineering, or related field) and 9 years of related experience (Level 4) or Master’s degree and 6 years of related experience or, in lieu of degree, 15+ years of related experience.
• Relevant experience commensurate with level in a Quality-affect field (engineering, operations, manufacturing, etc.).
• Must be able to obtain BEA Quality Engineer certification.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy “L” clearance, which requires US Citizenship.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess an advanced degree in a technical field related to Quality (Chemistry, Engineering, or related field).

Physical Requirements

• Frequently required to stand, walk, use stairs, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, and work in confined spaces.
• Requires hand/finger dexterity to keyboard or type, handle materials, manipulate tools, and reach with hands and arms.
• Requires operation of job-related equipment and driving a vehicle.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Sufficient visual acuity and hearing capacity to perform the essential functions and interact with people is required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Pay

Level 3: $79,344 – $162,732 / Level 4: $95,256 – $195,288. Compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education, relevant experience, and other credentials.

Schedule

4×10 schedule with every Friday off.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match (regular positions) or self-contribute access (postdoctoral positions)
• Paid time off (personal leave)
• Employee Education Program (tuition assistance for eligible positions)
• Comprehensive Relocation Package

Benefit eligibility subject to multiple factors, including employment status and position classification.