Principal Quality Control Engineer

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a Principal Quality Control Engineer opportunity to support the Savannah River Site.

* Work Location: *Aiken, SC

* Application Deadline*: 10/23/25 (by Noon ET)

* Principal Quality Control Engineer-*

* Duties:*

- Supervise and direct quality control engineers assigned to perform inspections and surveillance in support of project work and/or maintenance activities.

- Provide quality control support to construction management and direct personnel to implement quality requirements and to accurately status the results.

- Establish priorities which support construction/operations needs.

- Resolve complex problems which develop during the implementation of quality activities by coordinating with internal and external departments.

- Provide leadership which inspires efficient performance of assignments, safe work habits, timely exchange of information and each individuals' commitment to site policies.

- Participate in contract discussions relating to quality activities.

- Prepare comprehensive status reports for construction quality activities.

- Review and approve subcontractors quality procedures and monitor their adherence to those procedures.

- Coordinate the activities of assigned quality control engineers and with other construction departments to ensure that construction is in compliance with site specifications and standards.

- Prepare quality procedures to ensure proper inspection, testing and surveillance activities are being performed.

- Provide effective quality training programs and ensure assigned personnel are qualified to perform assigned tasks.

- Prepare performance evaluations of assigned personnel.

* * Education/Yrs. Of Experience:

- Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline and at least 8-10 years of practical experience in construction inspection or related areas OR an associate's degree and 10-12 years of practical experience would be considered equivalent OR a high school diploma and 12-16 years of practical experience would also be considered equivalent.

* Skills/Experience:*

- Practical field experience in civil (soils, concrete, reinforcing steel, structural steel, protective coatings) quality control inspections.

- Ability to develop, review, and implement inspection plans in accordance with technical documents, codes and standards.

- Competency in reviewing and issuing non-conformance reports and coordinating corrective actions.

- Strong organizational and communication skills to foster a collaborative and safety-oriented work environment.

- Experience working under NQA-1 quality assurance programs at DOE facilities.

- Well-developed organizational and supervisory skills and good communication talents.

- Practical QC inspection field experience within the last 12 months.

Preferred Qualifications:

- QC Certification as Level II or Level III.

- Familiarity with AC308 adhesive anchor requirements and ESR reports.

- Knowledge of concrete fresh properties test methods.

- Additional certifications such as AWS CWI, ICC Structural Steel and Bolting Special Inspector, and ICC Structural Welding Special Inspector.

- Highly knowledgeable in ACI 318 and ACI 349.

Other Job Requirements:

- Must be a U.S. Citizen

- Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE “Q” security clearance (an active DOE clearance is not initially required to perform assigned duties).

If you are interested in being considered for this position, please follow the application steps via our website: www.edgewatertech.net/careers

Edgewater Technical Associates will not submit your resume without first having detailed discussions with you and obtaining your permission to do so. We look forward to hearing from you!

* WORKING WITH EDGEWATER TECHNICAL ASSOCIATES* Founded in 2003, Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC (Edgewater) is a New Mexico-based small business headquartered in Los Alamos, NM, with five (5) regional offices across the United States to locally support our growing presence at project sites. Edgewater has a proven track record and is a trusted provider of fixed-price construction projects, engineering, and technical services for the Department of Energy (DOE), National Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector commercial contractors involved in nuclear, high-hazard, or complex operations. Edgewater’s experience and guidance ensure that our customers perform hazardous operations, comply with regulatory requirements, and maintain the highest quality and safety standards.

Edgewater is committed to recruiting and maintaining a staff of highly skilled professionals to support our customers. In keeping with this objective, we offer highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre- and post-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.

* EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER* Edgewater is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veterans, or individuals with disabilities in accordance with EO 14173.

* View all Edgewater job opportunities at *www.edgewatertech.net/careers

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Health insurance

- Life insurance

Work Location: In person