Project Overview:

Bechtel National, Inc. (BNI), Bechtel’s government services business, is one of the top providers to departments and agencies of the U.S. and British governments. Its successes include many large, first-of-a-kind projects in government site management, environmental restoration, defense, space, energy, and national and homeland security. This position will provide support to the Uranium Processing Facility (UPF) located at the Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

UPF will be built by 2025 for $6.5 billion and will be a first-of-its-kind complex for enriched uranium operations in support of Y-12 missions. UPF is one of the Department of Energy’s largest investments in Tennessee since the Manhattan Project and one of the National Nuclear Security Administration’s largest construction projects. When complete, UPF will: replace a 70-year-old facility with modern buildings, reduce operational costs and energy consumption, improve worker safety, and provide enriched uranium capabilities well into the future.

The UPF Construction project works on various schedules with differing start times pending project needs. 

Eligibility for this position requires US citizenship; successful candidate must provide proof of US citizenship in order to obtain badge access to the site. Candidate must complete security questionnaire and successfully clear site access requirements check. All employees are subject and agree to random drug and alcohol testing as a condition of employment. Must be able to obtain a security clearance, as applicable.

Position Summary:

Assigned to the Uranium Processing Facility (UPF) Construction organization as an Electrical Field Quality Control Engineer. Responsibilities are to ensure installations within the areas of certification at the UPF project are in compliance with procurement requirements, design/specifications, nuclear codes, project requirements and quality standards. Perform quality control assignments of a varied nature requiring a full working knowledge of construction engineering/quality control practices. Exercises professional judgment within the framework of broad guidelines provided by superiors.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for Quality Control inspections in support of Electrical.

Mentor personnel with less experience.

Determines the technical requirements for the quality related commodities within a work scope and coordinates with Field Engineering and Engineering on technical issues. 

Exercises professional judgment within the framework of broad guidelines provided by superiors. 

Perform peer checks of new inspectors when requested by the Construction Quality Control Manager.

Performs surveillances and monitors work activities, ensures the technical adequacy and quality of work performed. 

Ensures installations within the areas of certification are compliant with project quality requirements and applicable regulatory codes and standards. 

Qualifications and Skills

Basic Qualifications:

B.S. Degree in Engineering and 6 years of related experience or a high school diploma or GED equivalent and 12 years of related experience in lieu of degree.

Must be a US Citizen.

Must be able to complete a pre-employment drug screen and background check, including verification of employment, education and travel.

Must be physically able to conduct field inspections and participate in project walk-downs which may require the following activities: extensive walking in and around a construction site, climbing ladders, climbing scaffolding, using fall protection and other personal protective equipment (PPE), walking on elevated platforms, walking on uneven surfaces, and maneuvering around very small and/or confined spaces  

Minimum Qualifications:

Knowledge and experience of DOE, DOD and/or commercial nuclear construction projects is required.

Candidates should be self-starters, highly motivated, requiring little supervision, and able to work well in a team environment.

The candidate should have a good working knowledge of current design codes and standards such as NEMA, NEC, ACI, AISC, as well as NQA-1 requirements.

Familiarity with industry quality standards.

Experience with inspecting electrical installations across the electrical discipline.

Must meet the project requirements for certification of a Level II Electrical QC and be capable of achieving a Level II Electrical QC certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous experience in Construction Quality Control or Field Engineering at a Large Nuclear Construction Project.

Experience performing subcontractor surveillance and oversite.

Previous or current Level II electrical quality control certifications on a nuclear power construction project or a DOE project.

Previous experience in disciplines or areas other than those listed in the minimum requirements.

Have working knowledge of the Bechtel Standard Work Processes Procedures (SWPPs) and the related Bechtel Standard application Programs (BSAPs).

Have working knowledge of the Bechtel Nuclear Work Processes Procedures (NWPPs) and the related Bechtel Standard application Programs (BSAPs).