Nuclear Engineering Auditor

About the role

A Nuclear Engineering Auditor drives quality and regulatory compliance for Waterfront Engineering nuclear products from initial design to construction support, through fleet support. This role offers the unique opportunity to work directly with all levels of management across engineering organizations to develop, propose, and execute audit plans ensuring successful execution of engineering processes.

A successful Nuclear Engineering Auditor networks with production communities and integrates with the technical communities they oversee. As an independent worker, the auditor reviews source documentation to identify key attributes for verification during the audit period. The role requires commitment and drive to take on new challenges and acquire new knowledge to provide oversight on a variety of topics. By assembling observations of deficiencies and opportunities for improvement, the auditor develops insightful problem statements that prompt meaningful change.

This position influences the annual Nuclear Audit Plan, allowing opportunities to tailor the plan to build off the auditor’s skillset, develop new skills, and tackle Electric Boat’s toughest challenges. Audit & Assessment provides oversight across all areas of manufacturing and construction, offering experience in a broad scope of disciplines and evolutions. Auditors are trained in problem identification and root-cause analysis, gaining a quality mindset valuable for any career path.

Responsibilities

• Development of audit project plans including timelines and key attributes
• Management and execution of audit plans
• Presentation of observations and findings to all levels of management
• Writing engineering audit reports
• Review of, and coaching to support, management responses to audit reports
• Participation in external audits, inspections, and evaluations

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Nuclear, Radiological, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial/Systems, or Materials)
• 0-2 years of post-graduate Engineering experience
• Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program (NNPP) or Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) experience (required)
• Experience in audit, compliance, requirements management, or similar (preferred)
• Experience with government regulations, MIL-STDs and MIL-SPECs, or similar (preferred)
• Experience in barrier analysis and/or root-cause analysis (preferred)

Skills

• Performs work independently
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to work effectively with management, trades personnel, and engineering
• Use of digital engineering software

Physical Qualifications

• Climbing
• Kneeling
• Reaching
• Stooping
• Twisting

Environmental Attributes

• Inside
• Outside