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Engineering Quality Manager - Nuclear

Oakville, ON
Senior Level
full_time

Top Benefits

Top-tier medical coverage for employees and dependents
Dental and vision plans
Voluntary wellness programs

About the role

Requisition ID: 177974

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Nuclear Solutions

Department: Quality

Market: Nuclear

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

Kiewit is seeking a Quality Manager to lead Engineering Quality across multiple projects within the district. This role will be instrumental in establishing and maintaining high standards of engineering execution, with the potential to manage direct reports as the team grows. The Quality Manager sets clear expectations, coaches team members, and ensures that all projects follow established processes and meet company, contract, and code requirements. They will create, plan, and conduct project assessments, track issues through to resolution, and drive measurable improvements in quality performance across the district.

District Overview

Kiewit Nuclear Solutions is a full-service engineering, project management and construction provider operating across North America. Our experience spans all aspects of the nuclear market from carbon-free, small modular reactors to Department of Energy science, environmental and nuclear security mission capabilities. With these broad capabilities, we operate in the power utility, renewable energy, industrial and infrastructure markets.

Location

This position will be based out of our office in Oakville, ON with occassional travel to our project sites.

Responsibilities

  • Refine and implement the company QMS to ensure compliance with internal, client, CNSC, and CSA standards (e.g., N285, N286, N299) and ISO 9001; deploy QMS on projects and develop Project Quality Plans.
  • Enforce procedures across design stages, ensuring peer reviews, verification of Nuclear Safety–related deliverables, and oversight of high-risk items (e.g., P&IDs, one-lines).
  • Lead assessments, trend nonconformances, conduct root cause analysis, and track corrective actions to closure.
  • Manage design changes, document control, vendor transmittals, and ensure proper configuration management.
  • Collaborate across estimating, procurement, construction, and warranty to ensure full lifecycle quality coverage; represent quality in client interactions and audit preparation.
  • Identify and escalate risks with clear mitigation options; support dashboard reporting and trend analysis.
  • Lead and mentor a quality team (up to five), set expectations, provide feedback, and support skill development.
  • Contribute to CSA N286 audits and continuous improvement initiatives; share best practices across districts.
  • Translate procedural requirements into practical steps for engineers and PMs; maintain certifications and advise on evolving standards, tools, and regulations.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field (Nuclear or Mechanical preferred); Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in a Canadian province strongly preferred.
  • 5+ years of project engineering or quality experience in the Canadian nuclear industry, with a strong technical background aligned to assigned responsibilities.
  • Experience with CSA standards (N285, N286, N299 series) and ISO 9001; auditing experience under CSA-compliant programs preferred.
  • Relevant quality certifications preferred (e.g., CNSC auditor/lead auditor, ASQ CQA, Six Sigma Green Belt).
  • Strong communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills across organizational levels.
  • Excellent attention to detail, problem-solving, and strategic thinking to support continuous improvement and business alignment.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with data analysis tools and quality management software.
  • Ability to analyze trends across datasets and support reporting functions.
  • Willingness to travel to project or district sites (typically monthly).
  • Capable of performing duties that may require standing, walking, sitting for extended periods, and occasionally lifting up to 25 pounds.

Other Requirements:

  • Regular, reliable attendance

  • Work productively and meet deadlines timely

  • Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment

  • Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.

  • Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.

  • May work at various different locations and conditions may vary

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

We believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discrimination and comply with all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate.

About Kiewit Corporation

Construction
10,000+

At Kiewit, the projects we deliver make a difference, and we offer opportunities for you to make one, too. Our construction and engineering professionals work on some of the industry's most complex, challenging and rewarding projects – whether it's boring tunnels through mountains, turning rivers into energy, or building bridges that connect communities. Kiewit people tackle important projects of every size, in any market. Start your Kiewit adventure today at kiewitjobs.com.

Kiewit is one of North America's largest and most respected construction and engineering organizations. With its roots dating back to 1884, the employee-owned organization operates through a network of subsidiaries in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Kiewit offers construction and engineering services in a variety of markets including transportation; oil, gas and chemical; power; building; water/wastewater; industrial; and mining.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.