Quality Engineer I Underground Utilities/Civil

Mortenson; Minnesota; On-site; USD 77,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription drug plans

Dental plan

401k retirement plan with companyMatch

Paid time off and holidays

Life, AD&D and disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Gym Membership Discount Program

Job summary

Mortenson is seeking a Quality Engineer I for Underground Utilities/Civil to manage quality control on assigned scopes, report on performance, and lead corrective actions. The role partners with senior quality managers on larger projects, ensures materials and designs meet requirements, and fosters cross‑functional collaboration on site.

The candidate will implement the Quality Management Plan, inspect work, address non-conformances, and train project personnel in Mortenson’s Quality System,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil, or Architectural Engineering, related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum one year of experience within the design, engineering, or construction industry.
• 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 the design-bid-build process.
• Good mechanical aptitude and knowledge in the use of large cranes, mechanical systems, and utility-based medium and high voltage electrical systems.
• Self-starter, independent worker, and computer literate.
• 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.

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.
• Implement the Quality Management Plan and system for all assigned divisions of work from notice to proceed through final acceptance.
• Oversee quality inspection of materials and work, conduct quality inspections, and identify non-conformances with project requirements.
• Manage Non-Conformance Notices (NCN) and the Request for Information (RFI) process through corrective actions.
• 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.
• Effectively work and build relationships with individuals of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil, or Architectural Engineering, related field, or equivalent experience

Job description

Quality Engineer I SUMMARY Mortenson is currently seeking a Quality Engineer I Underground Utilities/Civil that will be responsible for quality control processes on a project for assigned scopes of work, potentially partnering with senior quality managers on larger projects, while managing, monitoring, reporting, and analyzing project quality performance and leading corrective/preventive actions.

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
• Implement the Quality Management Plan and system for all assigned divisions of work from notice to proceed through final acceptance
• Oversee quality inspection of materials and work, conduct quality inspections, and identify non-conformances with project requirements
• Manage Non-Conformance Notices (NCN) and the Request for Information (RFI) process through corrective actions
• 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
• Effectively work and build relationships with individuals of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil, or Architectural Engineering, related field, or equivalent experience
• Minimum one year of experience within the design, engineering, or construction industry
• 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 the design-bid-build process
• Good mechanical aptitude and knowledge in the use of large cranes, mechanical systems, and utility-based medium and high voltage electrical systems
• Self-starter, independent worker, and computer literate
• 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

(for Non-Craft & Non-Union Craft working 25+ hours / week)

BENEFITS

• 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 insurance
• No-Cost mental health tool and conciergewith extensive work-life resources
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• Gym Membership Discount Program

The base pay range for this role is $76,600 MIN - $95,800 MAX. (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.

Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.

Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.

ABOUT MORTENSON

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Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of your race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category.

Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations. No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement.

Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

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