Quality Engineer

About the role

MWH is currently seeking an experienced Quality Control Engineer to support a $2+ billion, over 4 yearlong project outside Portland, OR. The project will construct and brand-new green field clean water filtration facility with a capacity of 135MGD. The QC Engineer plays a key role in coordinating and implementing MWH’s quality management system to ensure excellence in project deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for a thorough understanding of project drawings and specifications to ensure compliance
• Monitor construction quality and support project staff in the performance of day-to-day activities applicable to the Quality Management System
• Aid multiple project teams with the development of the project site specific quality plans
• Cover, schedule, perform, and document ongoing quality inspections; verify all completed work complies with applicable permits, codes, drawings, and specifications
• Create piping and equipment testing plans
• Troubleshoot and provide input into solving, with engineering, project technical problems/construct-ability issues
• Provide quality expertise and advice in the proactive resolution of compliance issues (i.e. codes, standards, specifications, and regulations)
• Report on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the project which are designed to ensure continuous quality improvement
• Provide job site coaching and guidance on quality reporting and assist with monitoring trends and re-occurring quality issues
• Maintain relationships with owner, subcontractors, design partners and stakeholders to support project partnering and issue resolution
• Coordinate project quality training and partnering efforts
• Support the company quality culture through promoting, recognizing, and rewarding positive quality behaviors
• Work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Work in a manner to ensure your personal safety and that of fellow employees by following company health and safety guidelines and policies

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Civil, Mechanical, Electrical or Process Engineering or related field; an equivalent combination of relevant construction experience, skills and training will be considered in lieu of a bachelor's degree
• Minimum 3 years experience in inspection or construction. An equivalent combination of experience, skills, and training and/or trade school/apprenticeship diplomas may be substituted
• Working knowledge of construction equipment techniques, drawings and specifications, building materials, and required standards applicable to discipline
• Knowledge of quality control programs and ability to determine acceptability and deniability of work-based specifications
• Team player but a self-starter/motivated. Detail oriented mentality is helpful for this position
• Familiarity/working knowledge of construction equipment techniques, drawings, and specifications, building materials, and required standards applicable to discipline
• Outstanding organizational skills: experience recording, tracking and managing data from across multiple disciplines and projects
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills: experience interacting with internal staff and clients, clients, and subcontractor staff members of all levels
• Able to work independently, take direction from multiple group leaders, and coordinate with the Regional Director on a daily basis
• Proficient with some of the following: BIM / VDC Construction Management, Three-dimensional modeling, drafting, visual scheduling, and collaboration tools. Using the Autodesk suite of tools

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification(s) by leading organizations within the quality management industry is desirable
• Prior experience with water/wastewater construction
• Onsite experience with a self-performing contractor, demonstrating successful performance on projects greater than $100M

Compensation

Anticipated salary for this position is at $85,000 - $110,000 a year, based on experience.

Benefits

• Group health & welfare benefits including options for medical, dental and vision
• 100% Company Paid Benefits: Employee Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Spouse and Dependent Life & AD&D, Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program and Health Advocate
• Voluntary benefits at discounted group rates for accidents, critical illness, and hospital indemnity
• Flexible Time Off Program (includes vacation and personal time)
• Paid Sick and Safe Leave
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Plan (company matching contributions up to 4%)
• Employee Referral Program