X-energy · 4 days ago
Construction Quality Engineer
Oak Ridge, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expX-energy is a company focused on quality assurance in construction projects. The Construction Quality Engineer (CQE) is responsible for implementing the Quality Plan and overseeing all quality issues to ensure compliance with required standards throughout the construction process.
Clean EnergyCleanTechEnergyNuclearRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Leads quality oversight for multiple work packages or disciplines, integrating ITPs, CQMP requirements, and regulatory expectations across contractors
Serves as primary quality interface for a section of the project, advising construction leadership on risk, trends, and quality improvements
Guides others in nonconformance control, records management, and advanced inspection techniques, and may lead portions of audits or qualification assessments
Implement TRISO-X oversight plans at construction site
Develop and implement quality assurance plans ensuring that all construction activities comply with project specifications and standards. This includes preparing method statements, inspection and test plans, and quality management policies and procedures
Evaluate and document the quality of the construction performed by the construction team, suppliers, and/or subcontractors, ensuring compliance with project requirements, RFC and As-Built drawings, and specifications
Review and assess the quality of material used in construction, ensuring they meet the required specifications. This involves conducting inspections and tests on materials before they are used on-site
Maintain comprehensive QA/QC documentation, including certificates, calibration records, test results and non-compliance reports. Ensure that all documentation is accurate and readily available for audits and inspections
Verify that equipment used in the construction process is fit for purposes, properly calibrated, and maintained as required
Identify and report non-compliant construction work or supplied products upon discovery and monitor the disposition of non-conformances
Control the further processing, delivery, installation, or use of non-compliant construction work or supplied products until the issues are corrected, controlled, or removed
Coordinate and notify all quality activities as indicated in the ITPs with Quality team, and other relevant parties, including contracting authorities, utilities, and governmental authorities
Coordinate with subcontractors and the client and ensure ITP Witness/Hold points implementation as per contract and technical specification requirements
Ensure that inspections and tests are performed according to approved ITPs, and that all quality records and documents are complete, accurate, and meet applicable requirements
Review & Audit Construction Oversight Records including but not limited to: Construction Management oversight reports, Completion of contractor inspection reports, Completion of contractor submittals, Review Contractor material inspections, Review test packages and relevant documentation prior to conducting inspections and testing
Works closely with construction teams, project managers and subcontractors to ensure quality standards are met. This includes providing feedback and guidance on quality-related issues and facilitating training in the quality management system
Perform regular audits and inspections to monitor compliance with quality standards and identify areas for improvement. Generate reports on quality trends and non-conformances issues, proposing corrective actions as necessary
Participate in Construction status meetings
Submit Oversight Reports on completed activities and Metrics for Contractor performance
Provide subject matter expert review of construction contractor qualification assessments
Act as TRISO-X Quality representative at Construction meetings
Interface with TRISO-X personnel to facilitate project related activities
Assist in compiling statistical information for quality improvements
Plays an active role to ensure safety and quality culture is promoted and continually improved
Organize quality toolbox talks and lessons learned and maintain documentation of such. Prepare and maintain quality records related to their assigned portion of work
Perform other duties as requested by the TRISO-X Construction Manager and the TRISO-X Quality Manager
Maintain professional demeanor and behavior at all times in all forms of communication
Perform other duties as assigned by manager
Qualification
Required
BS/BA Degree in civil engineering, construction management, nuclear engineering or similar industry or Current certification in Quality Management from the American Society for Quality (ASQ) or the American Society of Civil Engineers or AWS CWI or ANSI Level II Mechanical Certifications equivalent experience or education is preferable
The skills required for this role are typically demonstrated by 5 years of relevant experience for a Level III, 10 years for a Level IV, and 15 years for a Level V
A minimum of 2 year of experience in construction including civil construction
Demonstrated relevant experience in full-time Quality Assurance and/or Quality Control management and with design-build contracts
Certification and/or documented training in construction quality assurance and quality control
Familiarity with ISO 9001:2015 principles in quality systems and quality program implementation
Strong understanding of construction processes including nonconformance, inspection techniques, and tooling
Preferred
Advanced knowledge or experience in Non-destructive engineering a plus
Experience in Nuclear Construction or Chemical plant construction desired
Benefits
401K plan with an employer match
Medical/Dental /Vision Insurance
Life and Disability Insurance
Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement/Professional Development policy that supports the continuing education of our employees
Company
X-energy
X-energy is a nuclear energy company that develops small modular nuclear reactors and nuclear fuels for clean energy generation.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (1)
2022 (2)
2020 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.71BKey Investors
Stack CapitalJane Street CapitalPittco Management
2026-01-28Private Equity· $5M
2025-11-24Series D· $700M
2025-03-05Private Equity· $22.8M
Leadership Team
J. Clay Sell
Chief Executive Officer
Robert Taylor
Vice President, Regulatory Affairs and Licensing
Recent News
2026-01-16
MIT Technology Review
2026-01-13
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