Quality Engineer

MWH; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) Plan

Paid time off

Employee referral program

Job summary

MWH Constructors in Oregon is seeking a Quality Control Engineer to support a $2+ billion, four-year project near Portland. You will coordinate and implement the quality management system, ensuring compliance with MWH and client standards on a greenfield 135MGD water facility.

The role requires inspecting drawings, leading quality plans, performing inspections, and guiding teams to resolve issues with a focus on safety and ongoing quality improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Civil, Mechanical, Electrical or Process Engineering or related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in inspection or construction; equivalent combinations may be substituted.
• Working knowledge of drawings, specifications, materials and standards applicable to discipline.
• Familiar with quality control programs and ability to evaluate work against specs.

Responsibilities

• Understand project drawings and specs to ensure compliance.
• Monitor construction quality and support daily QA activities.
• Develop site-specific quality plans with project teams.
• Coordinate, perform and document quality inspections and verify work against permits, codes, drawings and specs.
• Create piping and equipment testing plans.
• Provide input on resolving engineering/constructability issues.
• Offer quality expertise to resolve compliance issues.
• Report on KPIs to drive continuous quality improvement.
• Coach site staff on quality reporting and monitor trends.
• Maintain relationships with owner, subcontractors and stakeholders.
• Coordinate project quality training and partnering efforts.

Skills

Inspection

Quality control

Documentation

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Civil, Mechanical, Electrical or Process Engineering

Tools

Autodesk suite

BIM / VDC

3D modeling

Job description

MWH is a leading water and wastewater treatment-focused general contractor with a rich history dating back to the 19th century. Fueled by the mission of Building a Better World, our teams are rapidly growing across the nation.

As a company committed to our team's well-being and growth, we offer a supportive work environment, opportunities for advancement, and the chance to contribute to a mission that shapes the future. Your expertise and ambition are valued here.

The work we do matters. The critical systems infrastructure we build changes lives, betters' communities, and improves ecosystems. If you're passionate about this, we want to hear from you!

About The Role

MWH is currently seeking an experienced Quality Control Engineer to support a $2+ billion, over 4 yearlong project outside Portland, OR. The project will construct and brand-new green field clean water filtration facility with a capacity of 135MGD, The QC Engineer plays a key role in coordinating and implementing MWH’s quality management system to ensure excellence in project deliverables. This individual is responsible for verifying that all project work complies with MWH and client standards, meeting all specified project requirements.

This position is critical in implementing effective quality management so that the project is delivered at the highest standard of quality, consistently meeting the requirements and expectations of the client. The QC Engineer role also involves regular interaction across internal teams to support quality initiatives company wide.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for a thorough understanding of project drawings and specifications to ensure compliance
• Monitor construction quality and support project staff in the performance of day-to-day activities applicable to the Quality Management System.
• Assist multiple project teams with the development of the project site specific quality plans
• Coordinate, schedule, perform, and document perform ongoing quality inspections; verify all completed work complies with applicable permits, codes, drawings, and specifications.
• Ability to create piping and equipment testing plans.
• Troubleshoot and provide input into solving, with engineering, project technical problems/construct-ability issues.
• Provide quality expertise and advice in the proactive resolution of compliance issues (i.e. codes, standards, specifications, and regulations).
• Reporting on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the project which are designed to ensure continuous quality improvement.
• Provide job site coaching and guidance on quality reporting and assist with monitoring trends and re-occurring quality issues.
• Maintain relationship with owner, subcontractors, design partners and stakeholders to support project partnering and issue resolution.
• Coordinate project quality training and partnering efforts.
• Support the company quality culture through promoting, recognizing, and rewarding positive quality behaviors.
• Coordinate project quality training and partnering efforts.
• Work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Work in a manner to ensure your personal safety and that of fellow employees by following company health and safety guidelines and policies.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Civil, Mechanical, Electrical or Process Engineering or related field; an equivalent combination of relevant construction experience, skills and training will be considered in lieu of a bachelor's degree.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in inspection or construction. An equivalent combination of experience, skills, and training and/or trade school/ apprenticeship diplomas may be substituted.
• Working knowledge of construction equipment techniques, drawings and specifications, building materials, and required standards applicable to discipline.
• Knowledge of quality control programs and ability to determine acceptability and deniability of work-based specifications
• Team player but a self-starter/motivated. Detail oriented mentality is helpful for this position.
• Familiarity/working knowledge of construction equipment techniques, drawings, and specifications, building materials, and required standards applicable to discipline.
• Outstanding organizational skills: experience recording, tracking and managing data from across multiple disciplines and projects.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills: experience interacting with internal staff and clients, clients, and subcontractor staff members of all levels.
• Able to work independently, take direction from multiple group leaders, and coordinate with the Regional Director on a daily basis.
• Proficient with some of the following: BIM / VDC Construction Management, Three-dimensional modeling, drafting, visual scheduling, and collaboration tools. Using the Autodesk suite of tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification(s) by leading organizations within the quality management industry is desirable.
• Prior experience with water/wastewater construction.
• Onsite experience with a self-performing contractor, demonstrating successful performance on projects greater than $100M.

Compensation

• Anticipated salary for this position is at $85,000 - $110,000 a year, based on experience.

Benefits

• Group health & welfare benefits including options for medical, dental and vision
• 100% Company Paid Benefits: Employee Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Spouse and Dependent Life & AD&D, Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program and Health Advocate
• Voluntary benefits at discounted group rates for accidents, critical illness, and hospital indemnity
• Flexible Time Off Program (includes vacation and personal time)
• Paid Sick and Safe Leave
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Plan (company matching contributions up to 4%).
• Employee Referral Program

MWH Constructors is a global project delivery company with a focus on water and wastewater infrastructure. With the ultimate goal of delivering maximum value to clients and their local communities, MWH Constructors provides single-source, integrated design and construction services and a full range of project delivery methods. Incorporating industry-leading preconstruction services and safety practices, the Company’s multi-disciplined team of engineering and construction professionals delivers a wide range of projects, including new facilities, infrastructure improvement and expansion, and capital construction services.

Please note that all positions require pre-employment screening, including drug and background check, as a condition of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.