Job Description

Why join us?  

It’s an exciting time at AtkinsRéalis! We are rapidly growing in the US. Our company purpose is to build a better world for our planet and its people. We recognize the importance of making sure that our clients and employees, feel this purpose every day. AtkinsRéalis is proud of our company culture that promotes, diversity, equity and inclusion. Our company ethos include collaboration through the connection of people, data and technology. We are a global firm, who leverages having employees located throughout the world, creating valuable partnerships and doing our part to make this planet and its people, thrive.  We need energetic, passionate and eager professionals like you to join our team. There has never been a better time to be a part of AtkinsRéalis! 

We are seeking a Senior QA Engineer Energy to join our team in our Richland, WA office.

About Us  

AtkinsRéalis is one of the world’s most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies. AtkinsRéalis has been providing infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management services to public and private clients across the United States for more than 50 years. AtkinsRéalis has the depth and breadth of expertise to respond to the most technically challenging and time-critical infrastructure projects and the urgent transition to a low-carbon economy. 

How will you contribute to the team?  

• Sets quality standards for both in-process and finished products and materials.




• Develops methods for testing, sampling and training.




• Assists line organizations with implementation of EnergySolutions quality assurance (QA) procedures especially in the areas of design control, procurement, records, corrective action, inspection and testing.




• Provides support, as requested, for the development, review, revision and approval of quality-related procedures and plans aimed at ensuring high quality products and services for EnergySolutions customers.




• Ensures project plans are properly executed and evaluates the effectiveness of controls delineated in these plans.




• Verifies that all required quality sampling, testing and documentation are performed/completed correctly and in accordance with approved project plans.




• Reviews engineering designs and design changes for compliance with applicable procedures and plans.




• Serves as a QA representative in project design reviews.




• Supports management and staff with QA services, as requested (e.g., root cause analyses and critiques).




• Works with quality inspection supervisors to train and oversee inspectors in their use of control forms and procedures and their correction of quality problems.




• Ensures engineering and technical staff understand quality requirements and how these requirements apply to their work.




• Ensures required testing and observations are performed correctly and at the required frequency.




• Helps line managers and project managers develop, revise, process and evaluate documents for compliance with QA requirements.




• Performs independent QA assessments/audits and surveillances of processes and procedures.




• Conducts walkthroughs as requested.




• Maintains knowledge/qualifications on quality methods and techniques.




• Reviews engineering packages to ensure appropriate quality controls are specified.




• Conducts event investigations including critiques, root cause analyses and corrective action verification/validation.




• Performs supplier evaluations as a team member or lead.




• Performs on-site QA overview activities at various supplier locations and travels between facilities as necessary.




• Develops supplier performance metrics and tracks supplier corrective actions.




• Oversees procurement, fabrication, testing and final document review and release for material shipments. Provides support to, and monitors the quality of, construction activities.




• Develops and provides training on QA-related topics and assists in the resolution of quality-related problems.




• Provides training to QA Engineers 1 and 2 and staff.




• Must be able to assist QA Engineers 1 and 2 with their work assignments.




• Performs other duties as assigned.

What will you contribute?  

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in a technical field (e.g., engineering or a scientific discipline), and 10 years' experience as a QA Engineer; or AS Degree with 15 years' experience; or High School diploma or equivalent with 20 years' experience.




• 10 years' experience working in a quality role.




• Minimum of 5 years of experience in program management.




• Strong verbal and written communication skills in communicating with fabricators, QA clients and project management personnel.




• Strong problem-solving skills.




• Strong time management/organizational skills.




• Strong interpersonal skills and a team player attitude.




• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office products.




• Ability to work with detailed NQA-1 and DOE QA regulations and directives.




• Ability to work with applicable national and/or international testing standards.




• Working knowledge of quality/assessment/ auditing practices.




• Detailed knowledge of nuclear facility QA design control requirements preferred.




• Knowledge of causal analysis techniques.




• Working knowledge of radioactive and/or hazardous material management preferred.




• Ability to work with DOE and NRC processes for Integrated Safety Management Systems, nuclear safety, radiation safety and environmental compliance.




• Detailed knowledge of fabrication and testing of mechanical and electrical systems, national codes/standards, fabrication drawings, welding processes, nondestructive testing processes and mechanical and electrical testing activities preferred.




• Certification as an ASQ Lead Auditor preferred.




• Certification as a lead auditor per NQA-1 desired.




• Must be a U.S citizen in order to be considered.

What we offer at AtkinsRéalis:  

AtkinsRéalis realizes that health, mental and financial wellbeing, are all equally needed to achieve balance in life. We are pleased to offer a robust rewards package that help our employees have peace of mind in and outside of work.  Our benefit offerings address all of the areas that are part of living a healthy life.   

We recognize that what is important to people, continues to change. Some of our other benefits to ensure our employees feel supported, include continuing to offer health and dental coverage for domestic partners and a full list below. Our culture is one of providing support and training for our employees to thrive. We offer learning and development programs, training, career pathing opportunities, and a tuition reimbursement plan. At AtkinsRéalis, you will enjoy a robust rewards package which includes: 

• Competitive salary 




• Flexible work schedules




• Group Insurance 




• Paid Family Leave  




• Two Floating Holidays Paid Parental Leave (including maternity and paternity) 




• Pet Insurance  




• Retirement Savings Plan with employer match 




• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 




• Learning and development programs, training, career opportunities and a highly regarded tuition reimbursement program 




• An inclusive culture of Employee Resources Groups centered around women, African-Americans, Hispanics, LGBTQ+, Neurodiversity and Emerging Professionals. 




• A Foundation that is employee-funded with a 2-to-1 match from the company providing STEAM education for minorities from K-12 to college 

If this sounds like you and you would like to expand your career with us, apply today!  

AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace.  EOE/Minorities/Females/Veteran/Disability. 

Please review AtkinsRéalis Equal Opportunity Statement here: 

https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/equal-opportunities-statement 

AtkinsRéalis cares about your privacy and are committed to protecting your privacy.  Please consult our Privacy Notice on our Careers site to know more about how we collect, use and transfer your Personal Data. 

By submitting your personal information to AtkinsRéalis, you confirm that you have read and accept our Privacy Notice.   

Expected compensation range is between $84,000 - $140,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.  

Upon acceptance of an offer, all candidates must go through a drug screen test and background check. AtkinsRéalis is a federal contractor which mandates a satisfactory background screening report and drug test that supersedes state laws. 

Note to staffing and direct hire agencies: 

In the event a recruiter or agency who is not on our preferred supplier list submits a resume/candidate to anyone in the company, AtkinsRéalis family of companies, we explicitly reserve the right to recruit and hire the candidate(s) at our discretion and without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.  https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/recruitment-agencies 

Worker Type

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At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.