Quality Engineer

Requisition ID: 280416 

•  Relocation Authorized: National - Family 
• Telework Type: Part-Time Telework 
• Work Location: Reston, VA 

Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place. 

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations. 

Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report. 

Job Summary:

In this role, you will lead implementation and monitoring of a project quality program and provide technical direction to peers. You will define and implement system tools and procedures, develop metrics and goals, facilitate causal analysis teams, and provide oversight of design validation and final inspection activities. You will ensure quality in high impact activities that are key to project success. 

"This position is designated as part-time telework per our global telework policy and may require at least three days of in-person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in-person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with functional or project leadership.”  #LI-SF1

Major Responsibilities:

• Supports the effective implementation of applicable corporate or project quality requirements.
• Prepares and completes quality audit checklists and participates in quality audits of corporate/project quality program/plans including, as needed, pre-award assessments of potential suppliers and subcontractors as a prospective lead auditor or a qualified lead auditor.
• Reviews and monitors nonconforming conditions and associated corrective actions to ensure quality program effectiveness.
• Reviews and determines applicable quality requirements for inclusion in selected engineering, procurement, and construction documents.
• Reviews and reports on project associated quality-related procedures and manuals for conformance to project quality program/plan requirements.
• Drafts quality procedures for review, approval, and issuance in accordance with approved processes.
• Drafts revisions/amendments to the corporate and/or project quality program/plans.
• Analyzes, identifies actions and recommends solutions to mitigate performance risk.
• Follows up on actions taken in response to audit findings to ensure adequacy of completed corrective actions.
• Performs supplier/subcontractor qualification surveys, review requests for proposals, evaluate bid documents, review supplier/subcontractor quality programs, and perform source inspections, surveillances and quality audits.
• Provides input into the development of standardized metrics and responds to engineering, construction, procurement, and others who request guidance on implementation of quality requirements.
• Engages with functions to ensure quality requirements are built into processes.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Level 1

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of relevant work experience

Level 2

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8-10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of the quality principles and their application to engineering, environmental, procurement, construction, testing, and operations.
• Knowledge of the application of corrective actions to reconcile nonconforming conditions and conditions adverse to quality.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements (ASME NQA-1 and 10CFR50) and functions which impact the quality program/plan.
• Proficiency in oral and written communications.
• Ability to Travel
• Skilled in the use of applicable computer programs.
• Prior experience in Quality Assurance, Quality Engineering, or other quality related field preferred.
• Prior experience in the preparation and establishment quality programs/plans within the project.
• Prior experience in the writing and review of quality‑related procedures prepared on the project to ensure compliance with the project quality program/plan.
• Prior experience in reviewing new or revised regulatory requirements and incorporation into the quality program/plan.
• Prior experience in project audit and surveillance programs that verify the effectiveness of the project quality program/plan and enable the timely mitigation of technical and program/project risks.
• Qualified ASME NQA-1 lead auditor or able to become qualified within first 6 months of assignment.

Total Rewards/Benefits:

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards

Diverse teams build the extraordinary:

As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.

We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.

Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to acesstmt@bechtel.com