Principal Engineer - Quality Control

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At Omega Technical Services, every role supports a mission that matters. Whether you're advancing national security, driving innovation in nuclear infrastructure, or supporting critical DOE and DoD operations, you're part of something bigger here.

Omega Technical Services is seeking a highly motivated Principal Engineer - Quality Control to support ongoing operations in Aiken, SC. This position plays a vital role in advancing critical mission objectives within a highly regulated and technically demanding environment.

As a trusted partner to government agencies and national laboratories, Omega Technical Services supports some of the nation's most complex and high-impact programs. Through these strategic collaborations, Omega contributes directly to the strength, security, and sustainability of the U.S. Nuclear Security Enterprise.

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:

• Bachelor's degree in a 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 ofpractical experience would also be considered equivalent.

Experience/Skills:

• Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen.
• 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.
• Well developed organizational and supervisory skills and good communication talents are required.
• 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.
• Practical QC inspection field experience within the last 12 months.
• Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE "Q" security clearance.
• Ability to work in a diverse work environment.
• Satisfactory results of a pre-employment screening, which includes a background check and drug screening.

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

Omega Technical Services is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business and a trusted partner to the Department of Energy, Department of Defense, and other commercial clients, supporting mission-critical projects that shape national security and technological innovation. Our culture is defined by leadership, initiative, and trust. Our values drive meaningful outcomes and long-term impact.

At Omega Technical Services, you'll work alongside elite subject matter experts who thrive on being challenged, innovation, and collaboration. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to grow your career in a mission-first, people-focused environment.

When you join Omega Technical Services, you're not just starting a job, you're building a career that honors the past, powers today's progress, and accelerates the most vital missions of tomorrow.

Omega Technical Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran.