Quality Assurance Specialist

Job DescriptionThis OpportunityWSP is currently initiating a search for a Quality Assurance Specialist (QAS) . The chosen candidate can sit in any of our offices in the USA. The Quality Assurance Specialist is responsible for the assessment and verification of compliance with quality assurance requirements. The QAS accomplishes these functions through engaging with project teams to determine quality assurance requirements/needs, performing surveillances, assessments, and readiness reviews, as appropriate, and reviewing and verifying applicable project documents and processes. This role requires interaction with project staff, customers, and regulators. This is an entry level position into the NQA Group with the expectation that the candidate will grow into the position through a combination of training, mentoring, and on the job experience. The candidate will work under the WSP USA Nuclear Quality Assurance Program.Your Impact Verify of compliance with project quality assurance requirements Perform QA surveillances, assessments, and readiness reviews, as appropriate Review and verify that documents controlling project technical and quality activities, including procurement and corrective action documents, meet appropriate quality project and program requirements. Approve project Quality Assurance Project Documents (QAPDs) and project specific quality procedures Participate in the order entry process to review and identify quality-related items/requirements and verify that customer specific quality and technical requirements are incorporated into the project Identifies noncompliance and/or nonconformance issues and assists in processing them through the corrective action program Who You AreRequired Qualifications Minimum of a four-year professional or technical degree (in Quality, Engineering, or related Science) Professional registration or certification preferred Computer competency in Microsoft office and SharePoint A minimum of five years of professional experience with at least three years of experience working in a quality assurance role Two years of experience working on projects subject to nuclear quality assurance requirements Ability to achieve Lead Auditor certification Ability to foster a collaborative attitude with project staff while maintaining required independence of the NQAS oversight role Commitment to the principles and requirements of the WSP USA Nuclear Quality Assurance Program Ability to work independently while meeting schedule and project commitments Ability to understand and adhere to safety requirements Analytical, problem solving skills and systematic thinking Good personal interaction skills Good speaking, writing and presentation skills Good attention to detail Field visits and travel is required for this position About WSP ABOUT US WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.www.wsp.comWSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.