Construction Quality Engineer I & II - Solar
About The Position
Mortenson is hiring a Quality Engineer I or II for its Solar group. The role is responsible for implementing the Project Quality Plan (PQP) on assigned projects and managing, monitoring, reporting, and analyzing project quality performance. The position leads corrective and preventive actions and supports projects from notice to proceed through final acceptance. The position may be based at any home location in the continental United States, with preference for Colorado, New Mexico, Texas, Florida, or the Carolinas. Travel is typically 25% to 50%, with busier periods potentially reaching 75%. Candidates may apply at Level I or Level II according to their experience and qualifications. Compensation depends on factors including experience and location, and the position is eligible for Mortenson’s incentive plan.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- At least one year of experience in the design, engineering, manufacturing, or construction industry for Quality Engineer I; at least two years in design, engineering, construction, or another related industry for Quality Engineer II.
- 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 EPC contracts, construction documents, and the design-bid-build process.
- Good mechanical aptitude and knowledge of solar mechanical and electrical scopes, including piles, trackers, modules, terminations, grounding, and bonding.
- Self-starter who can work independently.
- Proficiency in MS Office, Procore, Build Cognition, and ArcGIS applications such as Quick Capture and Survey123.
- Strong teamwork orientation.
- Basic knowledge of construction processes, systems, and project management.
- Active listening and effective communication skills, including openness to diverse input and feedback.
Nice To Haves
- Solar or renewable energy experience.
Responsibilities
- Foster teamwork and promote diversity.
- Build cross-cultural relationships, influence people at all levels, and appropriately resolve cross-cultural conflicts.
- Serve as a technical resource and guide for project staff, coaching Quality Technicians, field and project engineers, and Craft QC personnel.
- Implement and support the Project Quality Plan (PQP) and 3-Phase Process on assigned projects from notice to proceed through final acceptance.
- Monitor quality inspections of materials and work, track QA inspections across mechanical and electrical scopes, and identify non-conformances with project requirements.
- Manage Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and the Request for Information (RFI) process through corrective actions, including Engineer of Record communication, quality incident reporting, and root-cause analysis support.
- Complete Project Quality Assessments and audits, guide corrective and preventive actions, and maintain open communication and collaboration with assigned projects.
- 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 project best practices and identify opportunities to enhance margin or minimize risk through means and methods or material selection.
- Write and maintain procedures, process maps, and standard work to support consistent quality execution.
- Build effective working relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds and organizational levels.
- Verify punch-list management and closeout verification and validations.
- Support preconstruction planning, golden-row installation, and supplier and factory-acceptance activities.
Benefits
- Medical and prescription drug plans, including vision coverage at no additional cost.
- Dental plan.
- 401(k) retirement plan with a Mortenson match.
- Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves.
- Employer-paid life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
- No-cost mental health tool and concierge with work-life resources.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Adoption assistance.
- Gym membership discount program.
- Eligibility for Mortenson’s incentive plan.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
