Sr. Quality Control Engineer – CWI

Longenecker & Associates (L&A), a Geosyntec Company, is a trusted partner enabling critical missions across the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) complex for more than 30 years. We contribute to DOE’s nuclear security and environmental remediation enterprise by providing the highest-caliber staff and experts. We are seeking a motivated Sr. Quality Control Engineer to contribute to our mission supporting our work at Savannah River Nuclear Solutions in Aiken, SC.

Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.

We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.

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Provide quality control support to the project team and direct personnel to implement quality requirements and to accurately status the results;
• Perform construction quality control inspection and surveillance activities in support of project and/or maintenance activities;
• Review design output documents in accordance with approved procedures in order to establish inspection requirements in quality assurance procedures, construction plans, and/or work packages;
• Coordinate with internal and external sources to resolve quality issues and provide status of the inspection/test activities for the work activity;
• Review technical criteria, personnel qualifications and work sequence on work packages including the notation of hold points prior to performance of inspections;
• Perform or direct the quality inspection activities of subordinate QC engineers and other inspection personnel as assigned;
• Assist in resolution of code, specifications and drawing interpretations;
• Perform or supervise the performance of inspection, witness, test, surveillance, and documents the results of the inspection activities;
• Assess the completeness of construction activities and quality verification documentation prior to preparation of quality control releases for turnover;
• Review subcontractor’s quality program for compliance to established procedures, attends mobilization meetings and monitors their activities for proper implementation;
• Review suppliers and/or subcontractor’s quality verification documentation for traceability and specification compliance;
• Review, assess and status subcontractors’ costs, manpower and materials;
• Approve subcontracts invoices and Application for payment;
• Develop, revise, and perform peer reviews of Quality Control Inspection Plans related to mechanical, piping and welding, in accordance with Design Output documents, Codes, and Standards;
• Perform field related inspections in accordance with Quality Control Inspection Plans. Document inspection results on applicable inspection records and issue non-conformance reports;
• Review product and process compliance with all specified drawings, specifications, and other requirements through inspection and/or review of supplied materials and equipment; and
• Obtain and abide by site-specific safety training and rules to ensure safety remains an integral part of each task by taking the necessary steps to stop work if continuing the job is unsafe or will create an unsafe condition.

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline and at least 5 years (5-7 years preferred) of practical experience in construction inspection or related area or equivalent combination of education and experience is required; an associate’s degree and at least 7 years (7-9 years preferred) of practical experience; or a high school diploma and at least 10 years (10-14 years preferred) of practical experience are considered equivalent.
• Certification with continuing technical training is required for performance of inspections and surveillance activities.

• Prior work experience working under an ASME NQA-1 quality program.
• Prior DOE work experience.
• Well-developed organizational skills with good communication skills.
• Due to federal contract security requirements, candidates must be able to successfully pass a federal background investigation to secure and maintain DOE Q security clearance. (required)
• Due to federal contract security requirements, this position requires U.S. Citizenship. (required)
• Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing. (required)

Please note that marijuana remains a Schedule III controlled substance under Federal Law. Federal contractors must follow Federal drug-free workplace rules, which prohibit marijuana use, even if medical or recreational use is permitted under State Law.

Preferred Qualifications and Location Details

• Candidates with an AWS CWI or prior SNT-TC-1A VT Level II certification are preferred.
• Practical field experience in mechanical, piping, and welding quality control within the past 16 months.
• Candidates who have possessed an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years are preferred.
• Duration of the Contract: (1) year. (2) 1 year option periods.
• Estimates Hours Per Year:
• 2080 ST 600 OT
• Anticipated Work Schedule:
  • Mon-Fri 6:30a-4:30p
• Projects Supported: SPD
• 100% Onsite. Local candidates or willing to relocate at the candidate’s expense.