Lead Quality Engineer

Kiewit; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier medical/dental/vision

Wellness program

Life insurance

Disability

Retirement with matching

Generous PTO

Job summary

Kiewit Engineering Group is seeking a Lead Quality Engineer to join our Lenexa-based team. You will report to the Quality Manager and oversee the Project Quality Plan, ensuring the quality program is implemented across engineering, procurement, construction, testing, and operations activities.

You will coordinate quality assurance activities, drive corrective actions, mentor staff, and contribute to continuous improvement while maintaining strong safety and compliance culture on diverse

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from ABET-accredited program.
• 3+ years of design engineering experience preferred.
• Ability to access active construction sites and work in varying climates.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Commitment to safety and a zero-incident culture.

Responsibilities

• Maintain understanding of company standards, policies, and guidelines.
• Communicate client critique results and quality feedback clearly.
• Initiate, implement, track, and close CARs (Corrective Action Reports).
• Facilitate Root Cause Analyses and preventive actions.
• Plan and conduct quality assessments for compliance and performance.
• Maintain knowledge of District Quality Manuals and project-specific requirements.
• Mentor project staff and promote continuous improvement.
• Draft and manage Project Quality documentation and metrics.
• Analyze quality data using statistical methods to drive proactive solutions.

Skills

Structured problem solving

Causal analysis

Engineering design

Quality assurance

Self-starter

Strong work ethic

Team player

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Job description

Requisition ID: 181709

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering

Department: Quality

Market: Industrial

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

Are you looking for an opportunity to be a part of our emerging industrial market? Our safety culture is strong at Kiewit Engineering Group. As a Lead Quality Engineer, you will report directly to the Quality Manager, and will administer the Project Quality Plan. In this role, you will be responsible for assuring that the quality program is implemented throughout the project. You will assist in coordinating the Project Quality Plan activities associated with functions in engineering, all while supporting our procurement, construction, testing, and operations project partners.

District Overview

Kiewit Engineering Group is a full-service consulting and engineering district of Kiewit, delivering construction-focused engineering services for all phases of development. Our clients recognize us for providing safe, high-quality and constructible designs that yield certainty of outcome and outstanding value. Our staff’s expertise spans all major engineering disciplines to serve transportation, power, water/wastewater, mining, building, and oil, gas and chemical markets.

Location

This position is based out of our Lenexa offices.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of company standards, policies, and guidelines.
• Communicate client critique results and quality feedback to employees in a clear and timely manner.
• Initiate, implement, track, and close Corrective Action Reports (CARs).
• Facilitate Root Cause and Apparent Cause Analyses to identify systemic issues and preventive actions.
• Plan and conduct quality assessments to evaluate compliance and performance.
• Maintain strong knowledge of District Quality Manuals and project-specific quality requirements.
• Proactively identify and mitigate potential quality incidents before they occur.
• Participate in all project activities, providing quality assurance input and constructive feedback.
• Support the planning and execution of internal quality audits and surveillances, including:
• Reviewing required documentation and support materials
• Interviewing project staff
• Administering and evaluating online audit questionnaires to assess procedural compliance.
• Provide administrative support for audits, Quality Department initiatives, and Monthly Operations Reviews.
• Develop and deliver quality-related presentations.
• Disseminate quality information by presenting at department and discipline meetings.
• Mentor project staff and actively promote a culture of quality and continuous improvement.
• Draft, maintain, and manage Project Quality documentation, including defined quality activities, metrics, and performance indicators.
• Collect, organize, and analyze quality data using statistical methods to support proactive, data-driven solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is required.
• Degree must be from an ABET accredited program
• 3+ years of design engineering experience is ideal.
• Proficient in the use of structured problem-solving and causal analysis methodologies.
• Ability to freely access all areas of active construction sites and work effectively in a variety of climates and environmental conditions.
• Highly motivated self-starter with a demonstrated passion for excellence and continuous improvement.
• Strong work ethic with a commitment to completing work correctly and efficiently the first time.
• Proven commitment to ethical behavior, integrity, and professional responsibility.
• Demonstrated passion for safety, with the ability to actively support and promote a zero-incident culture.
• Collaborative team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals, and objectives.
• Strong organizational skills, time management capabilities, and exceptional attention to detail.

Other Requirements

• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

Benefits

• top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents
• voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs
• life insurance
• disability
• retirement plans with matching
• generous paid time off

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.