Senior Software Quality Engineer

Title: Senior Software Quality Engineer

Location: Richland, WA, US, 99354

Department: Nuclear, Security & Environmental

Job Description:

Requisition ID:  297857

• Relocation Authorized:  National - Family
• Telework Type: Part-Time Telework
• Work Location: Richland, WA
• Salary Range: $105,000 - $160,200 annually (salary range is based on market data; final salary offered is determined by education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant.)

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Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.

Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report.

Project Overview:

Join us as we make history at the Hanford Vit Plant, known as the Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant. We are designing and building a one-of-a-kind facility that will turn radioactive and chemical waste left over from World War II and Cold War plutonium production into a form safe for disposal. Your efforts will help protect the nearby Columbia River and the communities, salmon, and wildlife along its shorelines throughout the Northwest.

Sitting at the confluence of the Columbia, Snake and Yakima rivers near two mountain ranges, our community provides access to year-round outdoor recreation, 300 days of sun a year, more than 200 wineries within a 50-mile radius, and the amenities of large cities just a three-hour drive (or short flight) to Seattle and Portland.

Job Summary:

The Software Quality Engineer supports the WTP Software Quality Program by applying software quality principles based on NQA 1, DOE O 414.1D, and project requirements. The engineer works with IT experts, quality assurance, and end users, to ensure compliant software quality, development, and maintenance. The role requires clear communication, independent judgment, and disciplined problem solving in a regulated environment.

Part-Time Telework: This position is a full-time role that offers part-time telework flexibility in the Richland, Washington project office. Upon initial hire and onboarding, the position will require full time presence in the Richland, Washington project office, then may offer part-time telework flexibility. This position works a 9/80 schedule, offering every other Friday off. Please be advised that the telework designation of the position may be changed in the future at the discretion of the company or project #LI-TN1

Major Responsibilities:

•  Lead and coordinate software quality engineering initiatives across multiple projects, ensuring adherence to established standards and best practices.
•  Collaborate closely with technical teams and subject matter experts, providing guidance and support to help create clear, effective, and compliant documentation deliverables.
•  Lead business analysis efforts to define requirements, map workflows, and drive the creation of robust functional specifications that support software project objectives.
•  Manage project timelines, deliverables, and resources to ensure successful completion of quality-related tasks.
•  Provide comprehensive documentation support, including creation and maintenance of requirement specifications, test plans, test reports, and process manuals.
•  Facilitate communication between stakeholders, development teams, and software quality personnel to align expectations and resolve issues promptly.
•  Monitor and report on project progress, risks, and outcomes to software quality and department management.
•  Develop and sustain tools or frameworks that systematically capture lessons learned from previous software quality projects, ensuring these insights are integrated into planning, execution, and review phases of future initiatives.
•  Supports commercial grade dedication activities for design and analysis software. • Performs additional duties assigned to support project needs.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8-10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant quality assurance/quality control work experience

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Must be authorized to work and remain in the United States without Bechtel visa sponsorship now or in the future. ​
• Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, physical (if located at the jobsite), and background check which includes verification of employment and education.​
• Must be able to obtain a Department of Energy badge for access to the Hanford Site. (Even if teleworking, must still be able to comply with security requirements to obtain a badge.)​
• Non-U.S. citizens from countries identified by the Department of Energy as posing heightened security concerns—including sensitive countries, state sponsors of terrorism, countries of risk, and other designated countries –are subject to additional security requirements that limit site access. 
• Possesses experience with software quality programs based on standards such as NQA 1 or ISO.
• Demonstrates ability to write, review, and improve implementing software quality documents.
• Interprets and applies regulatory and quality requirements within technical environments.
• Supports evaluations of software processes.
• Experience with software life cycle documentation, change control processes, and configuration management activities.

Preferred Knowledge and Skills:

• Applies ASME NQA‑1 2022, DOE O 414.1C/D, and DOE/RW‑0333P in practical work settings.
• Experience with commercial‑grade dedication of software.
• Understands control systems, plant management systems, or engineering design/analysis software.
• Demonstrates advanced knowledge of software development methods, configuration management, requirements processes, databases, programming, and system integration.

Total Rewards/Benefits:

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive.  Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards

Diverse teams build the extraordinary:

As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.

At Bechtel, our employees enjoy a competitive total rewards package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, along with optional disability and supplemental insurance options, generous paid time off (160 hours annually, accrued 6.16 hours per pay period), nine paid holidays, paid parental leave, discretionary bonuses, and a well-designed 401K plan with matching and profit-sharing components