Quality Auditor

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 we do 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.

At Black & Veatch, you’ll be part of work that matters—designing, creating, and building the infrastructure communities rely on every day, from concept through execution. We care about how the work gets done as much as what we build. Safety is built into every decision, and people look out for each other—speaking up, collaborating, and doing the right thing because it affects real lives. You’ll work alongside teams solving complex challenges and turning ideas into solutions that perform in the real world—gaining hands-on experience across projects, technologies, and disciplines.

About the role

The Quality Auditor is responsible for evaluating engineering, procurement, and construction activities and processes through reviews, audits, assessments, and pre-qualifications to minimize risk and maintain a comprehensive and functional Quality Management System (QMS) and/or the Nuclear Quality Assurance Program.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and reports on the effective implementation of Black & Veatch policies, manuals, standards, programs, procedures, and guidelines.
• Leads or participates in independent internal and external quality audits/surveillances.
• Participates in preparing audit plans.
• Prepares draft audit reports.
• Monitors and evaluates Quality Assurance and Quality Control activities to ensure quality of engineering work.
• Conducts audit activities and assessments/surveillances in accordance with Division QMS requirements and reports findings in written reports.
• Identifies, reports, and tracks non-conformances and deficiencies, and coordinates corrective actions by following defined QMS criteria.
• Audits supplier and subcontractor quality document submittals to ensure code, specification, and contract requirements are met.
• Reviews project work processes for compliance with Division QMS and/or the Nuclear Quality Assurance Program.
• Supports continuous improvement efforts and the change management effects associated with implementation of improvements.
• For a Nuclear position, additional duties may include:
  • Nuclear QA Audits and Surveillances.
  • Nuclear QA audit plans, schedules, programs, and procedures.
  • Corrective action programs.
  • Audits and surveillance checklist development.
  • Root Cause Analyses participation.
  • Trend Analysis development.
  • Supplier qualification programs and commercial grade dedication.

Individual contributor with no direct reports.

Requirements

• 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 (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Qualifications

• ASQ Certified Auditor training Certification; active member of American Society for Quality (desired).
• Knowledgeable of principles, practices, techniques, and theories of quality process auditing.
• Intermediate computer skills (Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, Outlook).
• For a Nuclear Position, knowledge of nuclear QA auditing requirements and practices.
• Demonstrates intermediate skills in: process management, conflict management, total work systems, written communications.

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.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1.
• Hybrid environment allowing balance of work and personal life.
• Flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.
• Comprehensive benefits portfolio including:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurances.
  • Disability and a robust wellness program.
  • Company-matched 401k plan.
  • Adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts.
  • Employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan, and the B&V Credit Union.
• Performance-based bonus program eligibility.
• 100 percent ESOP-owned company, empowering professionals to drive personal growth and share in long-term success through stock ownership.