Quality Engineer for Infra & Data Centre Projects

SME Powered Services; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Flexible start and finish times

Job summary

SME Powered Services is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to drive quality outcomes across large-scale electrical and infrastructure projects in Victoria. This hands-on role blends quality systems management with on-site engagement, auditing, and data-driven improvements to ensure first-time quality across multiple sites.

You will work with project teams to implement ITPs, SOPs and robust non-conformance management, reporting through leadership to drive continuous improvement and compliant

Qualifications

• Qualification in Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline.
• ISO 9001 Internal Auditor qualification or training highly regarded
• Current Driver's Licence
• Construction Industry White Card desirable
• Experience in electrical, mission-critical, data centre or large-scale construction projects

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and improve Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) across project portfolios.
• Create and manage Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), ensuring version control, ownership and review processes are maintained.
• Tailor quality documentation to project-specific requirements, drawings, specifications and commissioning activities.
• Conduct regular site quality audits to verify installations against approved ITPs and quality standards.
• Identify quality issues, completion gaps and non-conformances, ensuring appropriate escalation and resolution.
• Lead root cause investigations and corrective action processes to prevent repeat occurrences.
• Capture and report quality performance metrics, including cost of poor quality, rework and project impacts.
• Configure and maintain quality data and reporting within relevant quality management tools and associated systems.
• Ensure quality records, evidence and project documentation remain accurate, current and auditable.
• Deliver quality reporting and performance insights to project and operational leadership teams.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance project execution, compliance and commercial outcomes.

Education

Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

Quality software

Job description

SME Powered Services is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to drive quality outcomes across large-scale electrical and infrastructure projects in Victoria. This hands-on role blends quality systems management with on-site engagement, auditing, and data-driven improvements to ensure first-time quality across multiple sites.

You will work with project teams to implement ITPs, SOPs and robust non-conformance management, reporting through leadership to drive continuous improvement and compliant