Position Summary

Thompson Engineering is searching for a Principal Program Manager – Nuclear Quality & Compliance to lead the implementation, management, and continuous improvement of the company's NQA-1 Quality Assurance Program. This role will also assist with the development and advancement of Thompson Engineering's Corporate Quality Plan and enterprise-wide quality initiatives.

This position will serve as the company's internal authority on nuclear quality requirements and will support both nuclear project execution and business development activities. The Principal Program Manager will lead the completion of the NQA-1 certification process, schedule and manage internal and external audits, train key personnel, and guide the organization in maintaining nuclear quality compliance standards.

In addition to nuclear program responsibilities, this role will help align quality programs across the company and support the overall growth and strategic development of Thompson Engineering.

Key Responsibilities

Nuclear Quality Program Leadership

• Lead the implementation, management, and continuous improvement of Thompson Engineering's NQA-1 Quality Assurance Program.
• Guide the organization through the NQA-1 certification process and maintain compliance with nuclear industry quality standards.
• Develop, implement, and maintain procedures, policies, and documentation required to support the NQA-1 program.

Audit and Compliance Management

• Schedule, coordinate, and manage internal and external quality audits.
• Monitor audit findings and oversee corrective action implementation to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.
• Maintain documentation and records required to support nuclear quality program compliance.

Technical Authority and Training

• Serve as the company's quality authority for nuclear pursuits and nuclear-related project execution.
• Provide guidance and oversight to project teams to ensure proper implementation of quality requirements.
• Develop and deliver training to key personnel on NQA-1 standards, quality procedures, and nuclear quality culture.

Corporate Quality Program Support

• Assist with the development and implementation of Thompson Engineering's Corporate Quality Plan.
• Align nuclear quality systems with broader corporate quality and operational excellence initiatives.
• Support continuous improvement efforts to strengthen quality performance across the organization.

Strategic Growth and Business Development

• Support nuclear business development efforts through industry relationships and market knowledge.
• Assist with nuclear project pursuits and proposal efforts where quality program expertise is required.
• Contribute to the company's growth by strengthening quality systems that support expanded services and markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Geology, Construction Management, Quality Management, or a related technical field.
• 15+ years of experience in quality management, engineering program management, or nuclear quality assurance.
• Extensive knowledge of NQA-1 Quality Assurance standards and implementation practices.
• Demonstrated experience managing internal and external quality audits.
• Strong understanding of quality management systems, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement processes.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Preferred Experience

• Experience working with nuclear utilities, Department of Energy projects, or nuclear contractors.
• Experience supporting corporate quality program development and enterprise-level quality initiatives.
• Established relationships within the nuclear industry that support business development opportunities.