Nuclear Program Quality Assurance Manager

Nuclear Program Quality Assurance Manager

Requisition Number: 2025-2980-01

Do you have extensive experience in Quality Assurance and seeking a challenging opportunity to grow your career with a firm committed to our employees and providing high-quality service to our clients? S&ME is looking for an eager and dedicated full-time Nuclear Program Quality Assurance Manager (NPQAM) to join our Quality team. You can be based remotely anywhere within S&ME's footprint.

About The Role:

Are you ready to take the lead in shaping the future of nuclear energy? As the Lead Quality Assurance Manager for Nuclear Programs, you'll be at the forefront of ensuring excellence and compliance in some of the most technically demanding and impactful projects in the industry. Reporting directly to the Director of Quality, this is your opportunity to leverage your expertise in a role that truly matters.

In this high-visibility leadership position, you'll champion our Nuclear Quality Assurance Program (NQAP), ensuring it not only meets but exceeds the standards. You'll be a trusted advisor, a strategic thinker, and a hands-on leader, empowering teams, influencing outcomes, and driving continuous improvement across nuclear initiatives.

• Own the Program: Lead the evolution and execution of our NQAP, ensuring it remains aligned with the latest NQA-1-2022 standards and best practices.
• Shape Quality Systems: Develop, review, and refine quality documentation and implementation tools that support flawless project execution.
• Be the Face of Quality: Represent the company during client and regulatory audits, and lead the development of effective corrective and preventive action plans.
• Vet Our Partners: Conduct in-depth supplier assessments, both virtually and on-site, to ensure readiness and compliance for nuclear safety-related work.
• Train and Inspire: Deliver engaging, customized training sessions to prepare project teams for success in the field, whether in-person or remote.

About You:

• You have a Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field
• You have a minimum of 10 years of relevant Nuclear Quality Assurance experience
• You have a Professional license (e.g. PE, PG), a plus
• You have 10+ years of geological, hydrogeologic, seismic, geotechnical, and related laboratory testing experience, a plus

To be successful in this role, you will have a strong working knowledge of all NQA-1 regulations, practices, and protocols, including root cause analyses, corrective actions, procurement, software validations, design analysis, auditing, and surveillance. Have familiarity with AASHTO accreditation and state/federal radiological materials licenses (nuclear gauges). Have an NQA-1 Lead Auditor certification or the ability to obtain within 6 months. Have experience in building and maintaining client relationships, ensuring contract obligations are met.

We Are S&ME:

At S&ME, we're committed to your growth; professionally and personally. With over 50 years of experience delivering innovative solutions in geotechnical, civil, environmental, and construction materials engineering, we've built a strong foundation for long-term careers. Our team of 1,000+ employee-owners across 10+ states works together to create meaningful impact for our clients and communities. When you join S&ME, you become part of a collaborative, honest, and people-focused culture that invests in your success. We offer exciting project opportunities, ongoing training, and a comprehensive benefits package to support you and your family. This is more than a job; it's a place to grow, thrive, and build a future.

Here's what you can look forward to:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Plans with HSA and FSA options - with no medical premium increase in 2026
• Wellness Program - $50 off per month on your 2027 premiums
• Pet Insurance
• Term Life & Long-Term Care Coverage - available Spring 2026 through Aflac
• 100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with a 5% company contribution
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO) - with rollover options
• Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave
• Mentorship & Career Development Programs
• Credential Incentive Program - get rewarded for advancing your skills
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Recognition Program
• Company Vehicle & Fuel Card - for project-based roles
• $2,000 Employee Referral Bonuses - and more

If you are seeking a challenging and rewarding career with a firm committed to our employees and providing quality service to our clients, join our team

This full-time role offers competitive pay based on experience. Candidates must comply with our Fleet Management, Substance Policy, and Reference Check requirements. Only candidates with valid employment eligibility (I-9) will be considered. Visa assistance is not available. S&ME reserves the right to hire internally or externally at any time. No candidate/recruiter calls, personal calls, or walk-ins are accepted.