Quality Assurance Specialist

Quality Assurance Specialist (QAS)WSP is currently initiating a search for a Quality Assurance Specialist (QAS). The chosen candidate can sit in any of our offices in the USA. The Quality Assurance Specialist is responsible for the assessment and verification of compliance with quality assurance requirements. The QAS accomplishes these functions through engaging with project teams to determine quality assurance requirements/needs, performing surveillances, assessments, and readiness reviews, as appropriate, and reviewing and verifying applicable project documents and processes. This role requires interaction with project staff, customers, and regulators. This is an entry-level position into the NQA Group with the expectation that the candidate will grow into the position through a combination of training, mentoring, and on the job experience. The candidate will work under the WSP USA Nuclear Quality Assurance Program.Your ImpactVerify compliance with project quality assurance requirementsPerform QA surveillances, assessments, and readiness reviews, as appropriateReview and verify that documents controlling project technical and quality activities, including procurement and corrective action documents, meet appropriate quality project and program requirementsApprove project Quality Assurance Project Documents (QAPDs) and project specific quality proceduresParticipate in the order entry process to review and identify quality-related items/requirements and verify that customer specific quality and technical requirements are incorporated into the projectIdentify noncompliance and/or nonconformance issues and assist in processing them through the corrective action programWho You AreRequired QualificationsMinimum of a four-year professional or technical degree (in Quality, Engineering, or related Science)Professional registration or certification preferredComputer competency in Microsoft office and SharePointA minimum of five years of professional experience with at least three years of experience working in a quality assurance roleTwo years of experience working on projects subject to nuclear quality assurance requirementsAbility to achieve Lead Auditor certificationAbility to foster a collaborative attitude with project staff while maintaining required independence of the NQAS oversight roleCommitment to the principles and requirements of the WSP USA Nuclear Quality Assurance ProgramAbility to work independently while meeting schedule and project commitmentsAbility to understand and adhere to safety requirementsAnalytical, problem solving skills and systematic thinkingGood personal interaction skillsGood speaking, writing and presentation skillsGood attention to detailField visits and travel is required for this positionAbout WSPWSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper. WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career. At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges.WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.