Senior QA Engineer Energy - Remote

Job Description

Why join us?  
It’s an exciting time at AtkinsRéalis! We are rapidly growing in the US. Our company purpose is to build a better world for our planet and its people. We recognize the importance of making sure that our clients and employees, feel this purpose every day. AtkinsRéalis is proud of our company culture that promotes, diversity, equity and inclusion. Our company ethos include collaboration through the connection of people, data and technology. We are a global firm, who leverages having employees located throughout the world, creating valuable partnerships and doing our part to make this planet and its people, thrive. We need energetic, passionate and eager professionals like you to join our team. There has never been a better time to be a part of AtkinsRéalis! 
We are seeking a Senior QA Engineer Energy – Remote.  This remote position is based out of our Richland, WA office.
About Us  
AtkinsRéalis is one of the world’s most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies. AtkinsRéalis has been providing infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management services to public and private clients across the United States for more than 50 years. AtkinsRéalis has the depth and breadth of expertise to respond to the most technically challenging and time-critical infrastructure projects and the urgent transition to a low-carbon economy.                                                                     
How will you contribute to the team?  

• Sets quality standards for both in-process and finished products and materials as assigned.

• Develops methods for testing, sampling and training as assigned.

• Assists line organizations with implementation of AtkinsRéalis quality assurance (QA) procedures especially in the areas of design control, procurement, records, corrective action, inspection and testing.

• Provides support, as requested, for the development, review, revision and approval of quality-related procedures and plans aimed at ensuring high quality products and services for EnergySolutions customers.

• Verifies that all required quality sampling, testing and documentation are performed/completed correctly and in accordance with approved project plans.

• Reviews engineering designs and design changes for compliance with applicable procedures and plans.

• Serves as a QA representative in project design reviews as assigned.

• Supports management and staff with QA services, as requested (e.g., root cause analyses and critiques).

• Ensures engineering and technical staff understand quality requirements and how these requirements apply to their work.

• Ensures required testing and observations are performed correctly and at the required frequency.

• Helps line managers and project managers develop, revise, process and evaluate documents for compliance with QA requirements.

• Performs independent QA assessments/audits and surveillances of processes and procedures as assigned.

• Conducts walkthroughs as requested.

• Maintains knowledge/qualifications on quality methods and techniques.

• Reviews engineering packages to ensure appropriate quality controls are specified.

• Conducts event investigations including critiques, root cause analyses and corrective action verification/validation.

• Performs supplier evaluations as a team member or lead.

• Performs on-site QA overview activities at various supplier locations and travels between facilities as necessary.

• Develops supplier performance metrics and tracks supplier corrective actions.

• Oversees procurement, fabrication, testing and final document review and release for material shipments. Provides support to, and monitors the quality of, construction activities.

• Develops and provides training on QA-related topics and assists in the resolution of quality-related problems.

• Provides training to QA Engineers 1 and 2 and staff as assigned.

• Must be able to assist QA Engineers 1 and 2 with their work assignments.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

What will you contribute?  

• Bachelor's degree preferred in a technical field (e.g., engineering or a scientific discipline), and 10 years' experience.

• A degree in nuclear engineering preferred.

• A minimum of 10 years' experience as a QA Engineer.

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in program management.

• A minimum of 15 years of experience working in a lead role in audit/assessment plann