Construction Quality Engineer I & II - Solar
TX, United States | Solar Group
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Mortenson is currently seeking a Quality Engineer I or II to join our Solar group,that will be responsible for Project Quality Plan (PQP) implementation on assigned projects, while managing, monitoring, reporting, and analyzing project quality performance and leading corrective/preventive actions.
Location: Any home base location in the continental United States, preference given to those in Colorado, New Mexico, Texas, Florida or the Carolinas.
Travel:between 25% to 50%, busier times could reach 75%
This position offers opportunities at both levels I and II, allowing candidates to apply based on their experience and qualifications. Compensation for this role is determined based on factors such as experience and location.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Foster strong teamwork orientation and promote diversity
- Build strong cross-cultural relationships and influence others at all levels, resolving cross-cultural conflicts appropriately
- Serve as a technical resource and guide for project team staff, coaching Quality Technicians, field/project engineers, and Craft QC personnel
- Implement and support execution of the Project Quality Plan (PQP) and 3-Phase Process for all assigned projects from notice to proceed through final acceptance
- Monitor quality inspection of materials and work, track and monitor QA inspections across mechanical and electrical scopes, and identify non-conformances with project requirements
- Manage Non-Conformance Reports (NCR) and the Request for Information (RFI) process through corrective actions, including Engineer of Record communication, quality incident reporting, and root-cause analysis support
- Complete Project Quality Assessments/Audits and guide corrective and preventive actions, ensuring open communication and collaboration with assigned projects
- Train and manage project personnel on their roles, responsibilities, and processes to support Mortenson’s Quality System
- Discuss and resolve technical issues with customers, architects, engineers, and subcontractors, ensuring design documents meet customer requirements
- Capture and share best practices used on the project, and identify opportunities to enhance margin or minimize risk through means-and-methods or material selection
- Write and maintain procedures, process maps, and standard work to support consistent quality execution
- Effectively work and build relationships with individuals of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
- Verify punch-list management and closeout verification and validations
- Support preconstruction planning, golden-row installation, and supplier and factory-acceptance activities
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in construction, Civil, or Architectural Engineering, related field, or equivalent experience
- Minimum one year of experience within the design, engineering, manufacturing, or construction industry
- Solar or renewables experience preferred
- Current driver’s license
- Ability to conduct constructability reviews, quality reviews of design documents, shop drawing reviews, and submittal reviews for assigned scopes of work
- Knowledge of EPC contracts, construction documents, and the design-bid-build process
- Good mechanical aptitude and knowledge of solar mechanical and electrical scopes (piles, trackers, modules, terminations, grounding and bonding)
- Self-starter, independent worker, and proficient in MS Office, Procore, Build Cognition and ArcGIS applications (e.g., Quick Capture, Survey123)
- Strong teamwork orientation
- Basic knowledge of construction processes, systems, and project management
- Active listening skills and effective communication, including openness to diverse input and feedback
Quality Engineer I
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil, or Architectural Engineering, related field, or equivalent experience
- Minimum one year of experience within the design, engineering, or construction industry
- The base pay range for this roleis $76,600 to $95,800
Quality Engineer II
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in Construction, Civil, or Architectural Engineering, related field, or equivalent experience
- Minimum of two years’ experience within the design, engineering, construction, or other related industries
- The base pay range for this roleis $89,500 to $120,800
(Actual range is higher for the following office locations: Denver, CO and Chicago, IL – 5%, Seattle, WA, and Portland, OR – 10%, Washington, D.C. – 12.5%).
Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience, with consideration given to internal equity. This position is eligible for Mortenson’s incentive plan.
A few benefits offered include:
(for Non-Craft & Non-Union Craft working 25+ hours / week)
- Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage
- Dental plan
- 401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match
- Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves
- Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
- No-Cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work-life resources
- Tuition reimbursement
- Adoption Assistance
- Gym Membership Discount Program
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Please make note:
- Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.
- Our postings are typically open for a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.
ABOUT MORTENSON
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