Role
Oklo is hiring a Project Quality Lead to supervise quality assurance and quality control across engineering, procurement, construction, testing and turnover. The role directs the project Quality Assurance Program under ASME NQA-1 and ANSI/ANS-15.8.
Responsibilities: Supervise and mentor quality specialists and inspectors, plan risk-based oversight, and approve quality controls and inspection plans. Serve as Lead Auditor for internal, supplier and contractor audits. Direct field inspections, review nonconformances and corrective actions, and ensure traceable inspection evidence and turnover records.
Requirements: At least 3 years in quality assurance, quality control, quality engineering, inspection, construction or related work in nuclear energy, Department of Energy work, engineering/procurement/construction (EPC) projects or another highly regulated, technically complex environment. A bachelor's in engineering, construction management, quality, physical science or a related field is required, or an equivalent combination of education, technical training and relevant experience.
Requirements: Apply ASME NQA-1 and/or ANSI/ANS-15.8 to project work. Bring experience reviewing drawings, specifications, procedures, procurement documents, inspection/test plans, construction work packages, supplier documentation and objective evidence. Personal field-inspection experience and support for surveillance, audits, nonconformance control, corrective action and records are required, alongside independent judgment, prioritization and clear communication. Oklo's position overview calls for a qualified NQA-1 Lead Auditor, although its bonus list also treats auditor credentials as preferred; clarify this credential expectation with Oklo.
Tools and competencies: Understand EPC quality controls, supplier qualification, material traceability, configuration/change control and field inspection across civil, structural, mechanical, electrical and instrumentation/control work. Software examples include Microsoft Word and Excel, Google Workspace, Jira, Confluence, electronic QMS, construction/document-management systems and data-visualization tools.
Preferred experience: Nuclear construction, research/advanced reactors, fuel-cycle or DOE nuclear projects, and direct EPC work through commissioning and closeout. Listed credentials include NQA-1 auditor/lead auditor, ASQ Certified Quality Auditor/Engineer/Inspector, or AWS CWI, ACI, ICC, NICET or equivalent inspection certification. Familiarity with 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR Part 21, DOE Order 414.1D, commercial grade dedication, ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, AWS codes and ACI 318/349 is preferred, as is experience with electronic quality/construction management, document control, inspection databases and digital turnover tools.
Working arrangements: Remote availability is unresolved: the listing says Idaho Falls or Remote but requires ability to work on-site in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Confirm the arrangement with Oklo before relying on remote work. Supplier, contractor and project travel is required as needed. Expect two weeks of in-person onboarding in Santa Clara and twice-quarterly travel to headquarters or another designated location.
Application conditions: A résumé and cover letter are required. Export-control eligibility may require U.S.-person status or government authorization. Employment may depend on drug screening, with subsequent testing possible under company policy and applicable law.
Snapshot
| Employer | Oklo |
| Workplace | Idaho Falls, Idaho, US |
| Onsite | Not specified |
| Employment type | — |
| Salary | $80,000–$120,000 |
| Date posted | 2026-08-04 |
| Expires | — |
| Verified | 2026-09-28 |
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