Idaho National Laboratory

Construction Quality Engineer

Idaho National Laboratory$79K — $195K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a technical field related to Quality and 5 years of related experience, or Master's degree with 2 years, or 11+ years of relevant experience without a degree.
  • Bachelor's degree in a technical field related to Quality and 9 years of related experience for Level 4, or Master's degree with 6 years, or 15+ years without a degree.
  • Relevant experience in quality assurance within engineering, operations, or manufacturing.
  • Ability to obtain BEA Quality Engineer certification.
  • U.S. Citizenship required for Department of Energy 'L' clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct quality program reviews to ensure quality requirements are identified and met.
  • Establish inspection protocols and manage nonconformance conditions.
  • Provide technical expertise on quality compliance to management and personnel.
  • Develop quality planning documents and inspection plans to ensure compliance with requirements.
  • Review and approve quality-related procurement actions to implement Quality Program requirements.
  • Conduct quality assessments and identify areas for safety, quality, and efficiency improvements.
  • Promote continuous improvement in quality processes through communication with subject matter experts and managers.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 401(k) with employer contributions and matching
  • Paid time off (personal leave)
  • Employee Education Program (tuition assistance)
  • Comprehensive Relocation Package
Full Job Description
Job Description

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Construction Quality Engineer to work on our Environment, Safety, Health and Quality (ESH&Q) team. Our teams works a 4x10 schedule located out of our Specific Manufacturing Capability facility with every Friday off.

Essential Job Functions and 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.


Required:
  • Level 3: Bachelor of Science degree in technical field related to Quality (Chemistry, Engineering, or related field) and 5 years of related experience or Masters degree and 2 years of related experience or in lieu of degree 11 + years of related experience.
  • Level 4: Bachelor of Science degree in technical field related to Quality (Chemistry, Engineering, or related field) and 9 years of related experience or Masters 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.
  • This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy "L" clearance, which requires US Citizenship.


The ideal candidate will possess:
  • Advanced degree in technical field related to Quality (Chemistry, Engineering, or related field).


Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use stairs, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, and work in confined spaces. The job requires hand/finger dexterity to keyboard or type, handle materials, manipulate tools, and reach with hands and arms. The job requires operation of job-related equipment and driving a vehicle. The employee 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.

Job Information:
  • The pay range for this position is: Level 3 ($79,344 - $162,732) / Level 4 ($95,256 - $195,288). At Idaho National Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education, relevant experience, and other credentials.
  • Multi-Level: This is a multi-level posting and you will be placed at the appropriate level dependent on depth and breadth of proven experience and skills.
  • TDP: This is a testing designated position; you will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and periodic drug testing throughout the term of your employment.


Benefits and Relocation

  • 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.


At this time, BEA will not sponsor any H1-B visas obtained outside of the United States of America (U.S.A.), including consular visas.

About Idaho National Laboratory

Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy's mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. INL is operated by Battelle Energy Alliance, LLC, a partnership between Battelle, BWX Technologies, Inc., and Texas A&M University System. INL's work is focused on delivering solutions to some of the nation's most pressing challenges in energy, national security, science, and the environment. INL's research and development capabilities are organized into four primary areas: Nuclear Science and Technology, National and Homeland Security, Energy and Environment, and Biological Science and Engineering.
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