About the RoleClient is seeking a Principal Quality Control Engineer to join our team, working in the specialized role of Electrical / I&C Inspector. This position supervises and directs quality control engineers performing inspections and surveillance in support of project and maintenance activities, ensuring construction and operations meet the highest quality standards.
Key Responsibilities- Supervise and direct quality control engineers performing inspections and surveillance activities
- Provide quality control support to construction management, directing personnel to implement quality requirements and accurately status results
- Establish priorities that support construction/operations needs
- Resolve complex problems arising during quality activity implementation by coordinating with internal and external departments
- Provide leadership that promotes efficient performance, safe work habits, timely information exchange, and adherence to site policies
- Participate in contract discussions relating to quality activities
- Prepare comprehensive status reports for construction quality activities
- Review and approve subcontractor quality procedures and monitor adherence
- Coordinate quality control engineers' activities with other construction departments to ensure compliance with site specifications and standards
- Prepare quality procedures to ensure proper inspection, testing, and surveillance
- Provide effective quality training programs and ensure personnel qualification
- Prepare performance evaluations of assigned personnel
Electrical/I&C-Specific Duties- Develop, revise, and perform peer reviews of Quality Control Inspection Plans related to electrical and I&C, per Design Output documents, Codes, and Standards
- Perform field inspections in accordance with Quality Control Inspection Plans
- Document inspection results and issue NonConformance reports as required
- Review product and process compliance with drawings, specifications, and other requirements through inspection and/or review of supplied materials and equipment
Required Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline + 8-10 years of practical experience in construction inspection or related areas
- OR Associate's degree + 10-12 years of experience
- OR High school diploma + 12-16 years of experience
- Well-developed organizational and supervisory skills; strong communication abilities
- Certification in area(s) of responsibility, with ongoing programmatic training per project quality program requirements
- Practical field experience in electrical and I&C quality control within the last 16 months (Preferred)
- Prior work experience under an ASME NQA-1 quality program (Required)
- Prior DOE work experience (Required)
- Ability to foster a work environment promoting safety, quality, openness, trust, communication, teamwork, and customer satisfaction
Security Clearance Requirements- Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE "Q" security clearance (active clearance not required to start; candidate will be notified when to apply based on work assignment)
- Candidates with an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two years are preferred
