Construction Quality Engineer I & II - Solar

Mortenson; United States; Remote; USD 77,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription drug plans

Dental plan

401k retirement plan with generousMort

Paid time off, holidays, and other pay

Job summary

Mortenson is seeking a Quality Engineer I or II to lead Project Quality Plan (PQP) implementation on assigned Solar projects. You will monitor quality performance, drive corrective actions, and collaborate with engineers, technicians, and subcontractors to meet customer requirements.

Responsibilities include NCR/RFI management, project quality audits, and training staff on Mortenson's Quality System. Travel 25–50% (up to 75% at peak), with location based on home base in the continental US;

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction, Civil, or Architectural Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum one year of experience in design, engineering, manufacturing, or construction.
• Solar or renewables experience preferred.
• Current driver's license.
• Ability to conduct constructability and design document reviews.
• Knowledge of EPC contracts and design-bid-build process.
• Strong knowledge of solar mechanical and electrical scopes.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Procore, Build Cognition and ArcGIS.
• Strong teamwork and communication, open to diverse input.

Responsibilities

• Foster teamwork and promote diversity on projects.
• Serve as technical resource and coach project team staff.
• Implement and support Project Quality Plan and 3-Phase Process.
• Monitor QA inspections and identify non-conformances.
• Manage NCRs and RFIs through corrective actions.
• Conduct Project Quality Assessments and drive corrective actions.
• Train project personnel on Mortenson's Quality System.
• Resolve technical issues with customers, architects, engineers, and subcontractors.
• Capture best practices and seek margin/risk improvements.
• Write and maintain procedures and standard work.
• Verify punch-list closeout and closeout verifications.
• Support preconstruction planning, golden-row installation, and supplier/factory activities.

Skills

Teamwork orientation

Active listening

Effective communication

Self-starter

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction, Civil, or Architectural Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Procore

Build Cognition

ArcGIS

Job description

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, 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

The base pay range for this role is $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
• 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

The base pay range for this role is $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:

• 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 insuran