Sr. Nuclear Quality & Dedication Engineer

Structural Integrity Associates, Inc. (SIA), an SI Solutions company, is seeking an experienced Senior Nuclear Quality & Dedication Engineer/Specialist. The position can be remote or report to any one of our offices.

Description: At Structural Integrity Associates, we solve complex engineering, materials, inspection, and operational challenges across the nuclear industry. Our teams support both the operating fleet and advanced reactor developers through integrated engineering, inspection, chemistry, vibration, digital solutions, aging management, and analytical services.

We are seeking a highly experienced Quality Programs professional with deep expertise in Commercial Grade Dedication (CGD) and NQA-1 implementation to support our growing Nuclear Business Unit. This role is ideal for someone with strong knowledge of nuclear quality program requirements, Commercial Grade Dedication (CGD), and NQA-1 implementation who can support dedication activities, technical evaluations, and compliant project execution in collaboration with engineering and Corporate QA organizations.

This position operates within the Nuclear Business Unit and interfaces closely with Corporate QA to support alignment with applicable nuclear quality standards, procedures, and governance expectations. This role does not serve as the independent Corporate QA authority for work directly performed by the individual.

The Sr. Nuclear Quality Programs Engineer / Specialist will support nuclear engineering and structural. inspection, NDE, materials, and analytical services programs with a primary focus on Commercial Grade Dedication (CGD), NQA-1 implementation, and nuclear quality compliance.

This is a technically focused implementation role supporting Commercial Grade Dedication (CGD), software quality activities, supplier evaluations, and NQA-1 program execution in coordination with engineering and Corporate QA organizations.

The individual will also support select independent QA oversight functions, audits, assessments, and quality program implementation activities as needed.

Primary Responsibilities:

Commercial Grade Dedication (CGD) & Technical QA Support

• 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 procurement engineering and supplier evaluation activities associated with commercial grade items and services
• Interface directly with engineering, NDE, materials, structural, vibration, chemistry, and analytical teams to ensure technical and QA requirements are appropriately implemented
• Evaluate critical characteristics, acceptance methods, and verification strategies for dedicated items and services
• Support receipt inspection, testing, source verification, supplier oversight, and documentation reviews associated with dedication activities
• Assist in establishing scalable CGD processes and work practices that support both operating fleet and advanced reactor programs
• 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
• Assist with software quality program implementation and commercial grade dedication activities associated with commercially acquired and internally developed software in accordance with NQA-1 and applicable nuclear quality requirements

Nuclear Quality Program Coordination & Support

• Support implementation and maintenance of SI’s NQA-1 compliant quality program
• Support implementation and interpretation of applicable nuclear quality requirements, procedures, and regulatory expectations in coordination with Corporate QA
• Participate in and support internal audits, supplier assessments, surveillances, and corrective action activities as requested by project leadership or Corporate QA
• Support technical and programmatic reviews of documents, procedures, procurement packages, and deliverables for conformance with applicable project and quality requirements.
• Assist project teams in resolving QA and compliance challenges while maintaining execution efficiency
• Support corrective action investigations, condition reports, root cause evaluations, and lessons learned implementation
• Interface with clients, auditors, regulators, and suppliers on quality-related matters as required

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with Nuclear, Structural, Materials, Inspection, NDE, and Analytical Services teams to support project execution
• Support advanced reactor quality requirements and evolving nuclear QA frameworks
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, efficiency, and technical rigor
• Mentor engineers and technical staff on CGD, NQA-1, and nuclear QA expectations
• Support compliant execution of work while coordinating with applicable engineering and Corporate QA organizations

Required Skills/Qualifications:

• 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

Desired Skills/Qualifications:

• Lead Auditor certification or equivalent QA auditing experience
• Experience supporting advanced reactors, SMRs, or emerging nuclear technologies
• Familiarity with ASME Code programs and nuclear engineering services
• Experience supporting NDE, inspection, structural, materials, analytical, or digital engineering programs
• Supplier audit and oversight experience
• Experience implementing scalable QA processes within growing organizations

The expected salary range for this role is $125,800 - $188,100. Exact pay will be commensurate with location, experience, and qualifications.

Why This Role This position provides the opportunity to:

• Work alongside industry-leading experts supporting the future of nuclear energy
• Contribute to both operating fleet sustainability and advanced reactor deployment
• Be part of a highly collaborative and technically integrated engineering organization
• Opportunity to shape and improve CGD and nuclear QA processes across a rapidly growing business
• Remote-flexible work environment with meaningful technical impact
• Strong culture focused on accountability, technical excellence, responsiveness, and teamwork