Construction Quality Engineer - ICE

DNV•IN, IN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Construction Quality Engineer – Electrical, Instrumentation, and Controls (ICE) provides daily, field-based quality oversight of ICE construction execution, quality documentation, and turnover readiness in support of refinery projects. The role supports project work inside and outside TAR windows and operates within a shared Projects and TAR quality resource model to support package completion, compliance, and readiness for Mechanical Completion, System Handover, and commissioning. The engineer verifies ICE construction activities against Issued for Construction drawings, project specifications, approved work practices, and applicable codes. The position works closely with Construction, Contractor QC, Commissioning, Operations, and Discipline Engineers to ensure quality requirements are applied at the workface and verified before turnover. ICE scope includes electrical, instrumentation, and control system construction and installation, including field instruments, panels, control systems, power distribution and motor control interfaces, safety systems, and supporting communications infrastructure. The role may also support assigned supplier inspections, such as Factory Acceptance Tests or final inspections, under defined scope and direction. The position is located in the Indiana/Greater Chicago area. The stated duration is three years, with potential for extension, and the position is contingent upon contract award.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
At least 5 years of experience in Electrical, Instrumentation, and Controls construction quality, inspection, or supervision roles in refining or heavy industrial environments.
Demonstrated experience performing daily field walkdowns and workface quality verification.
Experience reviewing ICE inspection and test documentation and supporting Mechanical Completion and turnover.
Working knowledge of ICE construction testing practices, including electrical testing, grounding, continuity, calibration, and loop verification.
Working knowledge of hazardous-area installation requirements.
Experience supporting Quality Control Package development, NCR management, Acceptance of Work, and punch-list closeout.
Ability to read and apply drawings, work packages, and specifications to field quality verification.
Strong communication skills and ability to work directly with Construction, Commissioning, Operations, and Contractor teams.
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required for project execution or supplier inspection support.
Ability to work day or night shifts as required by project and TAR execution needs.
Ability to work at heights and in industrial field environments.
TWIC card required for site access.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or technical training in Electrical, Instrumentation, or Controls.
Formal training in quality control, inspection, or construction verification.
ASQ CQI, CQA, or CQE certification.
Journey Electrician credential or equivalent field credential.
ISA certification.
CompEX certifications EX01 through EX04 or equivalent hazardous-area certifications.
NICET certification.
API SIEE.
Familiarity with NEC NFPA 70 and NFPA 70E.
Experience supporting commissioning or startup activities on refinery or process unit projects.

Responsibilities

Maintain daily field presence and walk down active ICE work to verify installation quality, testing readiness, and compliance with drawings, specifications, approved work practices, and ITPs.
Coordinate with Construction supervision and Contractor QC on quality issues, inspection priorities, and turnover readiness.
Review EWPs, Job Notes, CWPs, and IWPs to confirm ICE scope, inspection requirements, and acceptance criteria are defined before execution.
Participate in IFR reviews of ICE Job Notes and IWPs and provide quality input on constructability, inspection, testing, and turnover.
Verify ICE work is performed in accordance with approved work packages and communicated scope boundaries.
Verify ICE installations meet workmanship, installation, labeling, termination, grounding, and hazardous-area requirements.
Confirm construction quality for ICE scope associated with electrical, instrumentation, control, safety, and power distribution systems.
Witness and verify ICE inspection and testing activities defined by work packages and ITPs.
Confirm megger testing, grounding and bonding, continuity checks, calibration, and loop verification are completed and technically acceptable.
Verify ICE scope readiness for Mechanical Completion based on completed work, testing, and resolution of quality issues.
Support progressive development of ICE Quality Control Packages with Contractor QC and verify they include required inspection records, test results, drawings, RFIs, NCRs, and punch-list documentation.
Initiate ICE construction NCRs in ESQ2 and verify corrective actions are completed.
Support Acceptance of Work by confirming Mechanical Completion readiness and documentation closeout.
Participate in walkdowns for Mechanical Completion and System Handover readiness and verify ICE punch-list items are defined, corrected, and closed in line with project turnover expectations.
Support loop checks and functional testing activities dependent on ICE construction completion.
Support commissioning readiness by verifying ICE construction completion, documentation, and testing before energization or functional checkout.
Support PSSR readiness for ICE scope by verifying construction completion, required testing, Quality Control Package closeout, and resolution of ICE-related punch lists and NCRs before system handover.
Perform applicable Self-Verification and Oversight activities for ICE construction scope.
Conduct Leadership in the Field engagements to reinforce quality expectations and safe execution.
Perform Right First Time observations and support early identification and correction of quality issues.
Interface with Construction, Contractor QC, Commissioning, and Operations teams to resolve quality issues and support turnover.
Support assigned one-off supplier inspection activities, such as FATs or final inspections.