Engineer, Quality

Gray; Idaho; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gray Construction is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to join the team on construction projects. The role focuses on onsite QA, inspections, and coordination with quality leadership to ensure project quality objectives are met. Ideal candidates hold a related degree, 2–3 years of construction/quality experience, and a CQT certification is preferred.

Travel up to 100% is required as projects vary. The position carries a $70K–$90K wage range and seeks strong communication and documentation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or technical/associate degree in a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 2–3 years of relevant construction or quality experience preferred.
• Government Certified Quality Technician (CQT) preferred.
• Basic computer proficiency (Word, Excel, email).
• Ability to travel up to 100%.

Responsibilities

• Serve as onsite quality representative on one or multiple projects under the direction of quality leadership.
• Assist in reviewing and managing submittals during preconstruction and coordination meetings; verify approved submittals, materials, and installations prior to and during construction.
• Monitor construction processes to identify potential quality issues and support timely resolution through practical solutions.
• Execute and document inspections, audits, and testing in accordance with ITPs and project quality plans.
• Ensure drawings, specifications, submittals, and quality documentation are accurate and maintained.
• Identify, document, and track quality observations, deficiencies, and non-conforming work and coordinate corrective actions with the Site Quality Manager.
• Support management of hold points, including verification inspections and release with Quality Site Leadership.
• Assist in managing special inspections and third-party inspections, including coordination and resolution of non-compliance.
• Coordinate use of the Quality Management System (QMS) for auditing, reporting, and documentation.
• Establish and manage To-Do Lists, punch lists, and observation tracking through completion.
• Read, interpret, and apply quality manuals, inspection procedures, and project-specific quality plans.
• Support implementation of corrective actions under site quality leadership.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of project and quality objectives.

Skills

Quality experience

Construction experience

Basic computer skills

Travel up to 100%

Education

Bachelor's/Associate degree

Tools

CQT Certification

Job description

Gray Construction is looking to add an experienced Quality Engineer to join their team.

Responsibilities

Why Gray?

Gray is a fully integrated, global service provider deeply rooted in engineering, design, and construction, along with smart manufacturing and equipment manufacturing services. Consistently ranked as a leader in the industry, we focus on the following markets for domestic and international customers: Food & Beverage , Manufacturing , Data Centers , Distribution , and Advanced Technology . Founded in 1960, Gray’s robust offering enables us to create one-of-a-kind solutions at the highest levels of customization, delivering unmatched precision and partnership to some of the world’s most sophisticated organizations. Still, these areas don’t define Gray—our people do. Passion, commitment, and a great team spirit all speak to the team members at Gray.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or technical/associate degree in a related field, or equivalent experience
• 2–3 years of relevant construction or quality experience preferred
• Government Certified Quality Technician (CQT) preferred
• Basic computer proficiency (Word, Excel, email)
• Ability to travel up to 100%

What We Expect… (Essential Functions)

• Serve as onsite quality representative on one or multiple projects under the direction of quality leadership, ensuring alignment with project quality objectives.
• Assist in reviewing and managing submittals during preconstruction and coordination meetings; verify approved submittals, materials, and installations prior to and during construction.
• Monitor construction processes to identify potential quality issues and support timely resolution through practical solutions.
• Execute and document inspections, audits, and testing in accordance with Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), project quality plans, and established procedures.
• Ensure drawings, specifications, submittals, and quality documentation are accurate, current, and maintained for both internal teams and trade partners.
• Identify, document, and track quality observations, deficiencies, and non-conforming work through resolution; coordinate corrective actions with the Site Quality Manager and verify completion.
• Support management of hold points, including verification inspections and release in coordination with Quality Site Leadership.
• Assist in managing special inspections and third-party inspections, including coordination, documentation, and resolution of non-compliance.
• Coordinate use of the Quality Management System (QMS) for auditing, reporting, and documentation, including entry of daily inspections, audits, and testing reports.
• In coordination with the Quality Site Manager, establish and manage To-Do Lists, punch lists, and observation tracking through completion and closeout.
• Read, interpret, and apply quality manuals, inspection procedures, and project-specific quality plans.
• Support implementation and follow-through of corrective actions under site quality leadership.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of project and quality objectives.

Visa Sponsorship:

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the team member is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands and arms, reach, and talk or hear. They are regularly required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 lbs, and occasionally lift or move up to 100 lbs. Specific vision abilities include accurate near and distant vision. While performing the duties of this job, the team member is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and outside weather conditions. The team member is occasionally exposed to high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold and/or heat, risk of electrical shock, explosives, and vibration. The noise level is generally moderate to loud. Overtime may be required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Indirectly manages subcontractor Quality team and directs quality related tasks for quality coordinator on Field/Project Engineers/ Field Assistants.

The wage range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; certifications; as well as other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $70K to 90K.

EEO Disclaimer

Gray is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes everyone to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.