Key Responsibilities
- Implement and maintain NQA-1 compliant QA programs across EPC project phases (engineering, procurement, construction)
- Ensure QA requirements are effectively flowed down into specifications, procurement documents, and work packages
- Perform and oversee inspections, surveillance, audits, and verification activities
- Review engineering deliverables, drawings, calculations, and procedures for QA compliance
- Support supplier qualification, audits, and source surveillance in accordance with NQA-1
- Manage nonconformance reports (NCRs), corrective actions, and root cause analysis
- Verify traceability of materials, components, and documentation throughout the lifecycle
- Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to enforce QA requirements
- Support audit readiness and participate in internal/external audits
- Ensure compliance with NRC, DOE, and ASME regulatory requirements
NQA-1 & EPC Program Requirements
- Working knowledge of ASME NQA-1 Basic Requirements
- Program implementation including document control, procurement, inspection, and testing controls
- QA requirements flow-down from design through procurement and construction execution
- Understanding of quality verification, hold points, and inspection planning
- Application of graded approach consistent with nuclear safety classification
- Supplier quality assurance and commercial grade dedication principles
- Records management and QA documentation in accordance with NQA-1 requirements
The Nuclear Quality Assurance Engineer is responsible for implementing and maintaining NQA-1 compliant quality assurance programs within nuclear Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) projects. This role ensures quality requirements are appropriately flowed down, executed, and verified across all phases of the project lifecycle while maintaining full regulatory compliance and traceability.