Sargent & Lundy

Senior Nuclear Quality Assurance Engineer 1

Sargent & Lundy$84K — $129K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS or MS from an ABET-accredited engineering program
  • 5+ years of quality experience in the nuclear or regulated industries
  • Proficient in MS Office applications
  • Excellent verbal and written communication
  • Strong analytical reasoning

Responsibilities

  • Participate in and lead quality assurance audits
  • Collaborate with project teams on problem identification and resolution
  • Support procurement of engineered products and materials
  • Assist in the development and execution of project quality plans
  • Manage quality assurance personnel and training efforts
  • Conduct data analysis and root cause analysis
  • Perform approximately 10-15% domestic travel for audits and inspections

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health plans including medical, dental, and vision
  • Life and accident insurance
  • Disability coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Back-Up Daycare options
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Tuition Assistance and merit scholarship programs
  • Flexible work arrangements allowing remote work two days a week
  • Paid time off including vacation and personal days
  • Generous relocation package available
Full Job Description
Description

We are currently seeking a Senior Quality Assurance Engineer to be based out of our Chicago, IL office. This position not only offers you the opportunity to utilize and expand your background in engineering but also provides a clear path for professional growth. In this role, you will be expected to be able to participate in and eventually lead and host quality assurance audits while also working with project teams on such diverse activities as problem identification and resolution, support during the procurement of engineered products and materials, and self-assessment activities. You will also assist project teams with the development and execution of project quality plans.

 

Other duties of the position may include managing quality assurance personnel, training employees, controlling purchased items and services, verifying effective corrective action, data analysis and trending, and root cause analysis. The focus of these activities is engineering, design, and consulting. The position may involve approximately 10-15% domestic travel to other company locations and related supplier facilities for audit, surveillance, and/or inspection.

 

This role offers a hybrid work arrangement, with the expectation of spending three days a week in the office, giving you the flexibility to work remotely for two days.

 

Depending on your location, this opportunity offers a generous relocation package.

Qualifications

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

 

Essential skills and experience:

  • BS or MS from an ABET-accredited engineering program or related academic experience
  • Five or more years of experience in quality in the nuclear industry or in another regulated industry
  • Proficiency with MS Office applications
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
  • Strong analytical reasoning

Valued but not required skills and experience:

  • NQA-1 Audit Team Leader Certification
  • Previous Quality Assurance Manager experience.
  • Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, and designation as an Engineer in Training or a Professional Engineering License.
Award-Winning Benefits

At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

 

Health & WellnessFinancial BenefitsWork-Life Balance
  • Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Life & Accident Insurance
  • Disability Coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Back-Up Daycare
  • FSA & HSA
  • 401(k)
  • Pre-Tax Commuter Account
  • Merit Scholarship Program
  • Employee Discount Program
  • Corporate Charitable Giving Program
  • Tuition Assistance
  • First Professional Licensure Bonus
  • Employee Referral Bonus
  • Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Paid Bereavement Leave
  • Flexible Work Arrangements
Compensation Range$84,762 - $129,498 Transparency StatementSargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all local and state regulations. The total compensation package for eligible positions will include a base salary or an hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting our commitment to rewarding performance and supporting the overall well-being of our employees. Individuals may also be eligible to participate in our yearly discretionary bonus.

About Sargent & Lundy

Sargent & Lundy is an engineering consulting firm that provides comprehensive engineering, energy business consulting, and project services for power generation and transmission projects. The company was founded in 1891 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Sargent & Lundy has a team of over 2,000 professionals who have extensive experience in the power industry and can provide clients with innovative solutions to complex challenges. The company has worked on a wide range of projects including nuclear power plants, fossil fuel power plants, and renewable energy projects.
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