Senior Nuclear Quality Engineer

Structural Integrity Associates

Senior Nuclear Quality & Dedication Engineer managing complex engineering challenges within the nuclear industry. Collaborating to support dedication activities and ensure quality compliance.

Posted 5/30/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $125,800 - $188,100 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

At Structural Integrity Associates, we solve complex engineering, materials, inspection, and operational challenges across the nuclear industry.
Support both the operating fleet and advanced reactor developers through integrated engineering, inspection, chemistry, vibration, digital solutions, aging management, and analytical services.
Support dedication activities, technical evaluations, and compliant project execution in collaboration with engineering and Corporate QA organizations.
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 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.
Support implementation and maintenance of SI’s NQA-1 compliant quality program.
Participate in and support internal audits, supplier assessments, surveillances, and corrective action activities as requested by project leadership or Corporate QA.
Mentor engineers and technical staff on CGD, NQA-1, and nuclear QA expectations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote-flexible work environment with meaningful technical impact
Strong culture focused on accountability, technical excellence, responsiveness, and teamwork

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Hard Skills & Tools

Commercial Grade Dedication (CGD)NQA-110 CFR 50 Appendix Bdedication planstechnical evaluationsacceptance criteriaverification and validation (V&V)engineering analysis toolsconfiguration controldocumentation compliance

Soft Skills

technical writingcommunicationorganizational skillscollaborationindependenceability to manage multiple prioritiesmentoring