Principal Quality Control Engineer

Aiken, SC
Full Time
Mid Level
UDR is seeking qualified candidates for an Principal Quality Control Engineer to support the Savannah River Site.

Work Location: Aiken, SC

Application Deadline:  9/22/2026 (By NLT noon)
Posting ID 1573



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 & Years of Experience:
Candidate must meet at least one of the following Requirements:
Education:
Bachelor's degree in technical discipline and at least 8 - 10 years of practical experience in construction inspection or related areas. An associate’s degree and 10 - 12 years of practical experience would be considered equivalent.  A high school diploma and 12 - 16 years of practical experience would also be considered equivalent.   Well-developed organizational and supervisory skills and good communication talents are required.
Certification in areas of responsibility are required with ongoing programmatic training per the requirements of the project quality program
Experience/Skills:
  • Practical experience in quality control, work control, materials management, civil/structural, mechanical, maintenance, construction, or related areas
  • Candidate must be able to perform weekly field walk-downs of the job site for engineering work being performed. These walk-downs may involve constructions sites with uneven surfaces and work in progress, walking for distances over a half mile, and climbing ladders to access remote areas.

Working Title: Electrical / I&C Inspector
These responsibilities and qualifications are in addition to the provided Human
Resources approved position description. The original position description should not
be modified in any form.
Additional Duties
  • Develop, revise, and perform peer reviews of Quality Control Inspection Plans related to electrical and I&C, in accordance with Design Output documents, Codes, and Standards.
  • Perform field related inspections in accordance with Quality Control Inspection Plans.
  • Document inspection results on applicable inspection records and issue non-conformance reports as required.
  • Review product and process compliance with all specified drawings, specifications, and other requirements through inspection and/or review of supplied materials and equipment.

Additional Education
- None

Additional Experience Qualifications
  • Practical field experience in electrical and instrumentation and controls (I&C) quality control within the last 16 months.(Preferred)
  • Prior work experience working under an ASME NQA-1 quality program. (Required)
  • Prior DOE work experience. (Required)
  • Well-developed organizational skills with good communication skills. (Required)
  • Foster a work environment that promotes safety, quality, openness, trust, communication, teamwork, and customer satisfaction. (Required)
Additional Work Requirements
  • Area Security Access: Clearance “Q” required. Subcontractor must have an active eFOCI and approved Facility Level Clearance with DOE / NNSA.
  • Candidates who have possessed an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years are preferred.
  • Please note – Travel cannot take place until it has been approved by procurement via a fully funded requisition and added to the Task Order Authorization. A justification, travel locations, estimated cost, and dates of travel must be provided prior to procurement approval. SRNS will not reimburse for travel to conferences or trainings. Please remember, all rates are fully burdened and should include all costs outside of direct business travel.

Preferred Qualifications:
Candidates who have possessed an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years are preferred.

Other Job Requirements:
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen
  • Area Security Access: Clearance not required. Uncleared.

Work Hours: A 40-hour work week is scheduled. SRNS utilizes various work schedules including 5/8s (8 hour/day; five days per week), 4/10’s (10 hours/day; four days per week), and 9/80’s (9hours/day, five days on week AA and four days on week BB. Work week excludes SRNS holidays. Each workday has 30 minutes lunch. Overtime will be expected at times to meet deliverables and will be utilized at the discretion of the Manager.


UDR Consulting, INC is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Woman-Owned, Minority-Owned, Small Disadvantaged Business.  An Equal Opportunity Employer that considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected Veterans, or individuals with disabilities.  UDR also supports a drug-free work environment.


UDR offers 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-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.


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