Bechtel

Sr. Quality Engineer, WTP

Bechtel$105K — $160K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent; 8-10 years relevant experience or 12-14 years relevant work experience.
  • U.S. work authorization without visa sponsorship.
  • Ability to pass pre-employment checks and obtain a Department of Energy badge for site access.
  • Strong communication and organizational skills.
  • Experience in quality engineering and adherence to quality assurance programs (e.g., NQA-1).

Responsibilities

  • Review engineering deliverables for quality and compliance.
  • Develop and update engineering procedures to meet requirements and standards.
  • Answer procedural and quality-related questions from engineering teams.
  • Deliver training on relevant policies and instructions.
  • Prepare and present quality metrics to leadership and customers.
  • Lead internal and external audits and assessments.
  • Investigate condition reports and represent Engineering in review meetings.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • Generous paid time off (160 hours annually) and nine paid holidays.
  • Paid parental leave and discretionary bonuses.
  • 401K plan with matching and profit-sharing options.
  • Robust support programs for career advancement and work-life balance.
Full Job Description
Requisition ID: 296748
  • Relocation Authorized: National - Family
  • Telework Type: Part-Time Telework
  • Work Location: Richland, WA
  • Salary Range: $105,000 - $160,200 annually (salary range is based on market data; final salary offered is determined by education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant.)


Project Overview:

Join us as we make history at the Hanford Vit Plant, known as the Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant. We are designing and building a one-of-a-kind facility that will turn radioactive and chemical waste left over from World War II and Cold War plutonium production into a form safe for disposal. Your efforts will help protect the nearby Columbia River and the communities, salmon, and wildlife along its shorelines throughout the Northwest.

Sitting at the confluence of the Columbia, Snake and Yakima rivers near two mountain ranges, our community provides access to year-round outdoor recreation, 300 days of sun a year, more than 200 wineries within a 50-mile radius, and the amenities of large cities just a three-hour drive (or short flight) to Seattle and Portland.

Job Summary:

This position is for a Senior Quality Engineer who will support the project engineering team to ensure overall quality deliverables associated with this project. This position will support the project as a quality engineer assisting and leading process changes (e.g. procedure/training), internal/external audits, surveillances, coaching engineers on procedural compliance, and working as part of a team troubleshooting issues encountered by the Engineering organization.

Part-Time Telework: This position is a full-time role that offers part-time telework flexibility in the Richland, Washington project office. Upon initial hire and onboarding, the position will require full time presence in the Richland, Washington project office, then may offer part-time telework flexibility. This position works a 9/80 schedule, offering every other Friday off.

Please be advised that the telework designation of the position may be changed in the future at the discretion of the company or project.

Major Responsibilities:

  • Review multiple engineering discipline deliverables for quality, procedure compliance, and technical adequacy.
  • Develop, and coordinate updates to project engineering procedures, instructions, and guides to align with requirements and applicable codes and standards.
  • Serve as a point of contact to answer ad-hoc procedural and quality-related questions across engineering.
  • Develop and deliver training on procedures, policies, and instructions.
  • Prepare and present quality metrics and reports to engineering leadership and the customer.
  • Lead, support and participate in internal and external quality audits, surveillances, and management assessments.
  • Investigate, and process proposed/validated condition reports. Represent Engineering at Condition Report Review Committee meetings.
  • Communicate quality issues and lessons learned to the management and engineering team.
  • Lead and support process improvement initiatives
  • Some travel to project or supplier facilities may be required.


Education and Experience Requirements:

  • Requires bachelor's degree in engineering (or international equivalent) and 8-10 years of relevant professional experience or 12-14 years of relevant professional work experience.


Required Knowledge and Skills:

  • Must be authorized to work and remain in the United States without Bechtel visa sponsorship now or in the future.
  • Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, physical (if located at the construction site), and background check which includes verification of employment and education.
  • Must be able to obtain a Department of Energy badge for access to the Hanford Site. (Even if teleworking, must still be able to comply with security requirements to obtain a badge.)
  • Non-U.S. citizens from countries identified by the Department of Energy as posing heightened security concerns-including sensitive countries, state sponsors of terrorism, countries of risk, and other designated countries -are subject to additional security requirements that limit site access.
  • Strong communication, organizational and teamwork skills
  • Ability to work independently with strong attention to detail.
  • Strong technical writing and editing capability.
  • Demonstrated problem-solving skills and a can-do attitude
  • Ability to interface effectively with technical personnel project management, and the customer.
  • Experience in quality engineering, engineering design, and EPC project environments.
  • Experience with quality assurance programs (such as NQA-1)


Total Rewards/Benefits:

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards

At Bechtel, our employees enjoy a competitive total rewards package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, along with optional disability and supplemental insurance options, generous paid time off (160 hours annually, accrued 6.16 hours per pay period), nine paid holidays, paid parental leave, discretionary bonuses, and a well-designed 401K plan with matching and profit-sharing components

About Bechtel

Bechtel Corporation is an American engineering, procurement, construction, and project management company founded in San Francisco, California, and headquartered in Reston, Virginia. It is the largest construction company in the United States and the 11th-largest privately owned American company in 2018. Its headquarters are in the Reston area of unincorporated Fairfax County, Virginia. Bechtel is a global engineering, construction, and project management company, and they are currently working on projects in over 40 countries. The company is organized into five global business units that specialize in civil infrastructure; power generation, communications, and transmission; mining and metals; oil, gas, and chemicals; and government services.
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