Sr. Nuclear Quality & Dedication Engineer

Structural Integrity Associates, Inc. (SIA) is seeking an experienced Senior Nuclear Quality & Dedication Engineer/Specialist. This role focuses on supporting the Nuclear Business Unit by implementing Commercial Grade Dedication (CGD) and NQA-1 compliance, ensuring quality standards are met while collaborating with engineering and Corporate QA organizations.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and perform Commercial Grade Dedication (CGD) activities in accordance with NQA-1, 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, and applicable client requirements
• Develop, review, and implement dedication plans, technical evaluations, acceptance criteria, and dedication packages
• Support procurement engineering and supplier evaluation activities associated with commercial grade items and services
• Interface directly with engineering, NDE, materials, structural, vibration, chemistry, and analytical teams to ensure technical and QA requirements are appropriately implemented
• Evaluate critical characteristics, acceptance methods, and verification strategies for dedicated items and services
• Support receipt inspection, testing, source verification, supplier oversight, and documentation reviews associated with dedication activities
• Assist in establishing scalable CGD processes and work practices that support both operating fleet and advanced reactor programs
• 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
• 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
• Support implementation and maintenance of SI’s NQA-1 compliant quality program
• Support implementation and interpretation of applicable nuclear quality requirements, procedures, and regulatory expectations in coordination with Corporate QA
• Participate in and support internal audits, supplier assessments, surveillances, and corrective action activities as requested by project leadership or Corporate QA
• Support technical and programmatic reviews of documents, procedures, procurement packages, and deliverables for conformance with applicable project and quality requirements
• Assist project teams in resolving QA and compliance challenges while maintaining execution efficiency
• Support corrective action investigations, condition reports, root cause evaluations, and lessons learned implementation
• Interface with clients, auditors, regulators, and suppliers on quality-related matters as required
• Partner closely with Nuclear, Structural, Materials, Inspection, NDE, and Analytical Services teams to support project execution
• Support advanced reactor quality requirements and evolving nuclear QA frameworks
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, efficiency, and technical rigor
• Mentor engineers and technical staff on CGD, NQA-1, and nuclear QA expectations
• Support compliant execution of work while coordinating with applicable engineering and Corporate QA organizations

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Physical Sciences, Quality Assurance, or related technical field
• Minimum of 10 years of nuclear industry experience with significant focus on Commercial Grade Dedication (CGD) and NQA-1 implementation
• Demonstrated hands-on experience performing CGD work and developing dedication packages
• Strong working knowledge of: NQA-1, 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, Commercial Grade Dedication processes, Nuclear procurement and supplier quality requirements, Corrective action and audit processes
• Experience supporting nuclear utilities, engineering organizations, OEMs, or nuclear suppliers
• Ability to work collaboratively with engineering and technical teams while maintaining quality standards and independence where required
• Strong technical writing, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced technical environment
• Ability to travel (~15%) to support client meetings, project execution, and audits
• Lead Auditor certification or equivalent QA auditing experience
• Experience supporting advanced reactors, SMRs, or emerging nuclear technologies
• Familiarity with ASME Code programs and nuclear engineering services
• Experience supporting NDE, inspection, structural, materials, analytical, or digital engineering programs
• Supplier audit and oversight experience
• Experience implementing scalable QA processes within growing organizations