Zachry Group

Nuclear Quality Assurance Engineer

Zachry Group • $95K — $115K *
San Antonio, TX 78228In-Person
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or technical discipline (or equivalent experience)
  • 5+ years of nuclear QA experience within NQA-1 programs
  • Experience supporting EPC nuclear projects
  • Strong understanding of 10 CFR 50 Appendix B and 10 CFR 21
  • Experience with inspections, audits, and QA program execution
  • Strong communication and stakeholder coordination skills

Responsibilities

  • Implement and maintain NQA-1 compliant QA programs across EPC project phases
  • Ensure QA requirements are effectively flowed down into specifications and documents
  • Perform and oversee inspections, surveillance, audits, and verification activities
  • Review engineering deliverables for QA compliance
  • Support supplier qualification, audits, and source surveillance
  • Manage nonconformance reports and corrective actions
  • Coordinate with engineering and construction teams to enforce QA requirements

Benefits

  • Exposure to cutting-edge nuclear engineering projects
  • Experience in regulatory compliance with NRC, DOE, and ASME
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams
  • Opportunities for professional development in nuclear QA
  • Critical role impacting nuclear safety and quality execution
Full Job Description
Job Description

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.

Responsibilities

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


Qualifications

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or technical discipline (or equivalent experience)
  • 5+ years of nuclear QA experience within NQA-1 programs
  • Experience supporting EPC nuclear projects
  • Strong understanding of 10 CFR 50 Appendix B and 10 CFR 21
  • Experience with inspections, audits, and QA program execution
  • Strong communication and stakeholder coordination skills

Preferred Qualifications
  • ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code (Section III and VIII) experience
  • DOE or NRC project experience
  • Lead auditor or relevant QA certifications
  • Experience with supplier QA and procurement quality
  • Field experience in construction quality (mechanical, piping, welding)

Additional Information

This role plays a critical function in ensuring nuclear safety, compliance, and quality execution across complex EPC project environments.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS
  • General office environment with periodic exposure to construction site conditions.
  • Frequent use of computers and standard office equipment.
  • Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.
  • Requires close vision and ability to adjust focus.
  • Work environment is fast-paced and may vary based on project demands.

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About Zachry Group

Zachry Group is North America's pacesetter in turnkey engineering, construction, maintenance, turnaround and fabrication services to the energy, chemicals, power, manufacturing and industrial sectors. We work with customers to plan, build and renew their most critical facilities, so they can achieve their immediate and long-term goals, all at the highest safety standards. Since 1924, we have been a purpose-driven organization, united by a shared set of values and the desire to deliver the very best outcome for our customers.
Learn more about Zachry Group
Size
20,000 employees
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
Founded
1924
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