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Senior Nuclear Quality Assurance Engineer

Hydro, Inc.
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/14/2026

Our Nuclear Team is growing ... Hydro, Inc. is a premier, global pump re-engineering company and our tremendous growth every year is fueled by the quality of work we perform to a large base of nuclear, fossil, power generation and industrial markets in the US, as well as to our global customer base. Our West Loop location is one of the most desirable areas in Chicago, IL.


NUCLEAR INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED in this role


We are seeking an onsite Senior Nuclear Quality Assurance Engineer in our Nuclear division to join the Corporate QA team at our company headquarters. The successful candidate will assist with and provide for the planned and systematic approach to the company's Quality Assurance Program by ensuring that corporate programs, pump repairs and services conform to established Nuclear requirements. This is a great opportunity working in a challenging and rewarding environment with some of the most talented professionals in the nuclear pump industry.


The ideal candidate will possess a basic understanding of ASME Section III, 10CFR50 Appendix B, 10CFR21, and NQA-1 and have a desire to be trained and mentored to achieve an expert level of understanding of these standards. The candidate may work toward becoming a qualified NQA-1 lead auditor and will have some experience working in the nuclear power industry.


Essential Job Responsibilities:

  • Interpret the requirements of quality standards, such as ASME Section III, NQA-1, ISO-9001, and 10CFR50 Appendix B, for their application to the Quality Assurance Program and supply base
  • Serve as an interface with customers, regulators, and registrars during audits of such as NRC, ASME, NUPIC, etc
  • Support internal audits
  • Support maintenance of ASME Certificates
  • Support preparation of ASME Code Data Report Forms for Section III components
  • Support reviews of corrective actions and non-conformance reports for 10CFR Part 21 applicability
  • Organize and maintain quality record files
  • Define and develop quality standards for receiving in-process and final inspection in accordance with company and contractual requirements
  • Meet with customers, vendors, and various company departments to resolve quality problems and to provide information
  • Participate in and lead audits
  • Provide technical support to inspection personnel as needed
  • Assume responsibility for the structure, control, and maintenance of the quality program, procedures, work instructions, and records

Education:

  • BS Degree in Engineering.
  • NUCLEAR INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED in this role

Knowledge and Skills Required:

  • 2 plus years of experience working in the nuclear industry
  • Ability to manipulate and analyze data to develop trend charts
  • Detail oriented with strong organizational skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • ERP experience with proficient computer skills

What we can offer:

  • Excellent compensation
  • Employer-provided comprehensive benefits
  • Free on-site employee parking
  • On the job training and career development
  • Opportunity for growth in the nuclear industry

Our Full-Time Benefits:

  • Monthly employee company celebrations
  • Family friendly work culture - work in a team environment
  • 401(k) matching program
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • STD/LTD
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8-hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Salary : $90,000 - $125,000

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