Quality Field Engineer

Ryan Companies US Inc; Westmont, Chicago (IL, IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

Retirement and Savings Benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Educational Assistance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs

Parenting Benefits

Employee Discount Programs

Pet Insurance

Charitable matching funds

Paid Time for Volunteer Events

Job summary

Ryan Companies US Inc is seeking a Quality Field Engineer to join its Mission Critical team in Chicago. This role is crucial in ensuring that all project phases meet the established quality standards. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and previous quality control experience in construction.

The position offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, aiming for high-quality project delivery through collaboration with various teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field.
• Previous construction quality control experience preferred.
• Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Understand field installation requirements.
• Conduct daily walkthroughs and inspections.
• Monitor and update Inspection Test Plan.
• Compile documentation for QA/QC activities.
• Help with phase turnover activities.
• Review shop drawings for project compliance.
• Participate in inspection meetings.
• Coordinate 3rd-party testing activities.

Skills

Mission-critical mindset

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in architectural, civil, structural engineering, or construction management

Tools

Procore

AutoDesk

CxAlloy

Bluebeam

Smartsheet

Job description

Quality Field Engineer

Ryan Companies US, Inc. offers an exciting opportunity for a Quality Field Engineer to join our national Mission Critical team. The role supports project completion and ensures all phases of mission‑critical projects meet desired quality standards from inception to turnover.

Responsibilities

• Develop an understanding of field installation requirements for each scope of work.
• Conduct daily walkthroughs and field inspections for all CSA and/or MEP installations.
• Monitor and update the Inspection Test Plan (ITP) and related test/inspection logs.
• Compile photographic evidence and other supporting documentation to document all QA/QC activities on site.
• Monitor deficiencies and provide documentation to support corrective actions.
• Assist the project team with completion lists and other phase turnover activities.
• Review shop drawings and submittals for conformance with project specifications.
• Participate in preparatory meetings for each definable feature of work to ensure understanding of quality requirements.
• Participate in all first‑work inspections led by the Quality Manager to ensure workmanship complies with established quality standards.
• Coordinate 3rd‑party testing activities and address issues or concerns.
• Track and log all 3rd‑party special inspections and all AHJ inspections using Smartsheet Work Apps, ensuring documentation is filed in the project management software.
• Assist with entering, tracking, documenting, and closing punch items within the Punch List tool.
• Share lessons learned with the project team, trade partners, and other Ryan Mission Critical project teams.

Skills & Competencies

• Mission‑critical mindset and attention to detail with the ability to handle a variety of project tasks.
• Excellent communication with trade partners and project team members.
• High level of professionalism, honesty, and integrity.
• Knowledge and experience with project management software such as Procore, AutoDesk, CxAlloy, Bluebeam, and Smartsheet.

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in architectural, civil, structural engineering, or construction management.
• Previous construction quality control experience preferred.
• Willingness to travel.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Retirement and Savings Benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts / Health Savings Accounts
• Life Insurance (short‑ and long‑term)
• Educational Assistance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs
• Parenting Benefits
• Employee Discount Programs
• Pet Insurance
• Ryan Foundation – charitable matching funds
• Paid Time for Volunteer Events

Eligibility

Position requires verification of employment to work in the U.S.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Ryan Companies US, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.