QA/QC Civil Engineer

Giza Arabia; Eastern Province; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Saudi Arabia is seeking a highly qualified Civil QA/QC Engineer. The role involves ensuring compliance with project standards and overseeing inspection processes in high voltage projects. Applicants must have proven experience in OHTL and a strong understanding of civil works. Ideal candidates will possess leadership qualities and effective communication skills.

Qualifications

• Mandatory Saudi Aramco approval.
• Proven experience in OHTL and high-voltage substation projects.
• Expertise in steel structures, reinforced concrete, and excavation.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve contractor’s Project Quality Plan and ITPs.
• Conduct thorough inspections of excavation and earthwork activities.
• Prepare daily and weekly QA/QC reports.

Skills

Leadership skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Multicultural work environment

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced Civil QA/QC Engineer to join our project team. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing, inspecting, and ensuring that all civil and structural works related to the new 230 kV High Voltage Gantries and associated equipment foundations comply with the project\'s scope of work, Saudi Aramco standards, and international quality codes.

This role requires a mandatory Saudi Aramco approval and proven experience in OHTL and high-voltage substation projects, with specific expertise in steel structures, reinforced concrete, and excavation works.

Key Responsibilities

• Quality Planning & Document Control
  • Review, comment on, and approve the contractor’s Project Quality Plan, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), Method Statements, and shop drawings for all civil and structural activities.
  • Review and verify material test certificates (MTCs) and calibration certificates for testing equipment.
  • Ensure that all design and calculation documents for the 230 kV Gantries and equipment supports are reviewed and approved before construction.
• Site Inspection & Surveillance (Excavation, Concrete & Steel)
  • Conduct thorough inspections of all excavation and earthwork activities to ensure correct alignment, depth, and soil stability.
  • Inspect all aspects of concrete works, including rebar placement, formwork, pre-pour checks, concrete pouring, and post-pour curing for the foundations of gantry structures, surge arresters, and insulator supports.
  • Witness all required field tests for concrete, such as slump tests and temperature checks, and coordinate the sampling for compressive strength tests.
  • Perform material receiving inspections for all civil materials including structural steel beams, anchor bolts, rebar, cement, and aggregates to ensure they meet project specifications.
  • Closely monitor and inspect the fabrication, erection, and alignment of the 230 kV gantry steel structures.
  • Verify bolt-tightening procedures and torque values and inspect welded connections as per the approved Welding Procedure Specification (WPS).
  • Inspect the installation of supports for surge arresters, post insulators, cable sealing ends, and OPGW junction boxes as detailed in the SOW.
  • Oversee and approve backfilling and compaction operations upon completion of foundation and underground works.
• Reporting & Non-Conformance Management
  • Maintain accurate and detailed records of all inspections, tests, and quality checks.
  • Prepare daily and weekly QA/QC reports summarizing inspection activities, findings, and progress.
  • Issue, track, and close out Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) for any work that deviates from the project specifications and standards.
  • Liaise with the contractor’s QC team, the construction team, and the client (Saudi Aramco) representative on all quality-related matters.

Skills

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage contractor performance and enforce quality standards on site.
• Meticulous attention to detail and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving quality issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office for reporting and documentation.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural, fast-paced project environment.