Sr. Nuclear Quality & Dedication Engineer

<span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:110%;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:110%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Structural Integrity Associates, Inc. (SIA), an SI Solutions company, is seeking an experienced Senior Nuclear Quality & Dedication Engineer/Specialist. The position can be remote or report to any one of our offices. </span></span></span><br><br><b><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:110%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Description:</span></span></span></b></span></span></span><br><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:110%;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:110%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">At Structural Integrity Associates, we solve complex engineering, materials, inspection, and operational challenges across the nuclear industry. Our teams support both the operating fleet and advanced reactor developers through integrated engineering, inspection, chemistry, vibration, digital solutions, aging management, and analytical services.</span></span></span></span></span></span><br><br><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:110%;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:110%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">We are seeking a highly experienced Quality Programs professional with deep expertise in Commercial Grade Dedication (CGD) and NQA-1 implementation to support our growing Nuclear Business Unit. This role is ideal for someone with strong knowledge of nuclear quality program requirements, Commercial Grade Dedication (CGD), and NQA-1 implementation who can support dedication activities, technical evaluations, and compliant project execution in collaboration with engineering and Corporate QA organizations.</span></span></span></span></span></span><br><br><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:110%;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:110%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">This position operates within the Nuclear Business Unit and interfaces closely with Corporate QA to support alignment with applicable nuclear quality standards, procedures, and governance expectations. This role does not serve as the independent Corporate QA authority for work directly performed by the individual.</span></span></span></span></span></span><br><br><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:110%;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:110%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">The Sr. Nuclear Quality Programs Engineer / Specialist will support nuclear engineering and structural. inspection, NDE, materials, and analytical services programs with a primary focus on Commercial Grade Dedication (CGD), NQA-1 implementation, and nuclear quality compliance.</span></span></span></span></span></span><br><br><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:110%;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:110%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">This is a technically focused implementation role supporting Commercial Grade Dedication (CGD), software quality activities, supplier evaluations, and NQA-1 program execution in coordination with engineering and Corporate QA organizations.</span></span></span></span></span></span><br><br><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:110%;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:110%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">The individual will also support select independent QA oversight functions, audits, assessments, and quality program implementation activities as needed.</span></span></span></span></span></span><br><br><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:110%;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:110%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Primary Responsibilities: </span></span></span></b></span></span></span><br><br><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Commercial Grade Dedication (CGD) & Technical QA Support</span></span></i></span></span></span><ul><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Lead and perform Commercial Grade Dedication (CGD) activities in accordance with NQA-1, 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, and applicable client requirements </span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Develop, review, and implement dedication plans, technical evaluations, acceptance criteria, and dedication packages </span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Support procurement engineering and supplier evaluation activities associated with commercial grade items and services </span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Interface directly with engineering, NDE, materials, structural, vibration, chemistry, and analytical teams to ensure technical and QA requirements are appropriately implemented </span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Evaluate critical characteristics, acceptance methods, and verification strategies for dedicated items and services </span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Support receipt inspection, testing, source verification, supplier oversight, and documentation reviews associated with dedication activities </span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Assist in establishing scalable CGD processes and work practices that support both operating fleet and advanced reactor programs </span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Support verification and validation (V&V) activities for NQA-1 software applications, engineering analysis tools, and digital platforms utilized in nuclear engineering, inspection, and analytical programs, including configuration control, testing, and documentation compliance</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Assist with software quality program implementation and commercial grade dedication activities associated with commercially acquired and internally developed software in accordance with NQA-1 and applicable nuclear quality requirements</span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><br><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Nuclear Quality Program Coordination & Support</span></span></i></span></span></span><ul><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Support implementation and maintenance of SI’s NQA-1 compliant quality program </span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Support implementation and interpretation of applicable nuclear quality requirements, procedures, and regulatory expectations in coordination with Corporate QA </span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Participate in and support internal audits, supplier assessments, surveillances, and corrective action activities as requested by project leadership or Corporate QA </span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Support technical and programmatic reviews of documents, procedures, procurement packages, and deliverables for conformance with applicable project and quality requirements.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Assist project teams in resolving QA and compliance challenges while maintaining execution efficiency </span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Support corrective action investigations, condition reports, root cause evaluations, and lessons learned implementation </span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Interface with clients, auditors, regulators, and suppliers on quality-related matters as required </span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><br><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Cross-Functional Collaboration</span></span></i></span></span></span><ul><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Partner closely with Nuclear, Structural, Materials, Inspection, NDE, and Analytical Services teams to support project execution </span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Support advanced reactor quality requirements and evolving nuclear QA frameworks </span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, efficiency, and technical rigor </span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Mentor engineers and technical staff on CGD, NQA-1, and nuclear QA expectations </span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Support compliant execution of work while coordinating with applicable engineering and Corporate QA organizations</span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><br><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Required Skills/Qualifications:</span></span></b></span></span></span><ul><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:110%;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:110%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Physical Sciences, Quality Assurance, or related technical field </span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:110%;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:110%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Minimum of 10 years of nuclear industry experience with significant focus on Commercial Grade Dedication (CGD) and NQA-1 implementation </span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:110%;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:110%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Demonstrated hands-on experience performing CGD work and developing dedication packages </span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:110%;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:110%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Strong working knowledge of: </span></span></span></span></span></span><ul style="list-style-type:circle;"><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:110%;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:110%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">NQA-1 </span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:110%;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:110%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">10 CFR 50 Appendix B </span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:110%;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:110%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Commercial Grade Dedication processes </span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:110%;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:110%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Nuclear procurement and supplier quality requirements </span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:110%;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:110%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Corrective action and audit processes </span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:110%;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:110%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Experience supporting nuclear utilities, engineering organizations, OEMs, or nuclear suppliers </span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:110%;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:110%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Ability to work collaboratively with engineering and technical teams while maintaining quality standards and independence where required </span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:110%;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:110%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Strong technical writing, communication, and organizational skills </span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:110%;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:110%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced technical environment</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:110%;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:110%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Ability to travel (~15%) to support client meetings, project execution, and audits</span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:110%;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:110%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Desired Skills/Qualifications:</span></span></span></b></span></span></span><ul><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:110%;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:110%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Lead Auditor certification or equivalent QA auditing experience</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:110%;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:110%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Experience supporting advanced reactors, SMRs, or emerging nuclear technologies</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:110%;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:110%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Familiarity with ASME Code programs and nuclear engineering services</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:110%;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:110%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Experience supporting NDE, inspection, structural, materials, analytical, or digital engineering programs</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:110%;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:110%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Supplier audit and oversight experience</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:110%;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:110%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Experience implementing scalable QA processes within growing organizations</span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><br><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:110%;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:110%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">The expected salary range for this role is $125,800 - $188,100. Exact pay will be commensurate with location, experience, and qualifications.</span></span></span></span></span></span><br><br><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:110%;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:110%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Why This Role</span></span></span></b></span></span></span><br><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:110%;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:110%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">This position provides the opportunity to:</span></span></span></span></span></span><ul><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:110%;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:110%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Work alongside industry-leading experts supporting the future of nuclear energy</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:110%;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:110%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Contribute to both operating fleet sustainability and advanced reactor deployment</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:110%;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:110%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Be part of a highly collaborative and technically integrated engineering organization</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:110%;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:110%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Opportunity to shape and improve CGD and nuclear QA processes across a rapidly growing business</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:110%;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:110%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Remote-flexible work environment with meaningful technical impact</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:110%;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:110%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Strong culture focused on accountability, technical excellence, responsiveness, and teamwork</span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul>

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