Projects Quality Engineer

DNV•IN, IN

About The Position

The Projects Quality Engineer provides end-to-end quality assurance and oversight across engineering, procurement, supplier manufacturing, construction, commissioning, and turnover activities in support of project scopes. The role is responsible for proactive, risk-based quality planning; supplier quality execution; engineering contractor oversight; and verifying that project requirements are translated into supplier deliverables and field execution. The Quality Engineer serves as the primary quality interface among Engineering, Procurement, Suppliers, Inspection Service Providers, Construction, and Commissioning to help ensure equipment, materials, and installed work are delivered Right First Time and comply with bp requirements, applicable codes, and contractual obligations. The position requires working knowledge of refinery project equipment, including pressure vessels, piping, valves, structural steel, tanks, packaged equipment, pumps, compressors, rotating equipment, electrical power distribution equipment, motor control centers, control panels, instrumentation, analyzers, and control systems. Responsibilities include verifying supplier manufacturing quality, inspection and test execution, hazardous-area compliance, certification requirements, and installation quality for Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, and Controls scopes. The engineer may also provide construction-site oversight, project execution support during TARs, and field quality support based on project phase and risk profile. The role is based in the Indiana/Greater Chicago area and has a stated duration of three years with potential extension. The position is contingent upon contract award.

Requirements

Minimum 10 years of experience in Quality Engineering, Supplier Quality, Project Quality, or an equivalent role in refining, oil and gas, petrochemical, or heavy industrial environments, including independent execution of supplier quality, inspection, and equipment release decisions.
Demonstrated experience supporting supplier quality across procurement, manufacturing, inspection, testing, and delivery phases.
Experience reviewing, challenging, and approving supplier documentation, including ITPs, MTRs, procedures, qualification records, and manufacturing data books.
Experience coordinating, directing, and overseeing third-party inspection service providers for supplier and construction surveillance activities.
Working knowledge of Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, and Controls equipment, including hazardous-area requirements from a supplier quality and procurement perspective.
Demonstrated experience verifying Electrical, Instrumentation, and Controls equipment compliance with applicable codes and standards, including NEC NFPA 70, NFPA 70E, hazardous-area classification, and certification requirements.
Experience supporting supplier quality, inspection, testing, and release of rotating equipment and pumps, including review of vendor data, performance testing, FAT activities, and resolution of manufacturing or test non-conformances.
Working knowledge of structural steel and civil construction quality requirements, including foundations, embeds, anchor bolts, supports, and load-bearing structures.
Experience supporting construction quality activities, including QC package review, ITR verification, Mechanical Completion, and System Handover.
Familiarity with construction quality execution, including site walkdowns, punch list identification and closeout, and turnover processes.
Ability to interpret and apply engineering drawings, P&IDs, specifications, Purchase Order Quality Requirements, and applicable codes and standards to supplier and field quality decisions.
High School Diploma required; demonstrated technical and industry experience may substitute for a degree.
Formal training in quality management systems, inspection, and/or supplier quality oversight.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to interface across Engineering, Procurement, Suppliers, and Construction.
Ability to work in office and field environments, including supplier facilities and active construction sites.
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required for supplier surveillance or site support.
TWIC card required for site access.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical discipline is preferred.
ASQ certifications such as CQE, CQI, CSQP, or CQA.
API 510, API 570, or API 653 certification.
API 577 Welding Inspection certification.
API SIFE, SIRE, or SIEE certification.
AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) or equivalent.
ACCP/ASNT TC-1A NDE certifications Level I or II (VT, UT, RT, MT, PT).
Coating Inspection certification such as NACE/AMPP CIP Level 1 or 2.
ISA certification.
CompEx certification or equivalent hazardous-area certification.

Responsibilities

Support RFQs, Technical Bid Evaluations, and supplier selection by reviewing quality requirements, supplier deviations, and Approved Comments and Exceptions.
Develop and apply Purchase Order Quality Requirements aligned to equipment criticality and supplier quality execution risk.
Support Approved Vendor List use and supplier qualification activities in alignment with bp Supplier Quality Management processes.
Identify and monitor Supplier Quality Execution Risk and support development of Project Supplier Lists.
Perform risk-based reviews of supplier and contractor quality plans, procedures, and Inspection and Test Plans.
Verify supplier and contractor quality activities align with applicable OMS, PDcp, and bp quality practice requirements.
Participate in design, document, and readiness reviews where quality discipline input is required.
Support Engineering Contractor Oversight by verifying adherence to Engineering Technical Practices, MOC, IDC processes, and design quality.
Develop and execute inspection and surveillance strategies aligned with ITPs, POQRs, equipment criticality, and project risk.
Coordinate and oversee third-party inspection service providers in accordance with GFH requirements.
Review inspection reports, NCRs, and corrective actions raised during supplier surveillance.
Support package management from manufacture through delivery, receiving inspection, and preservation.
Provide quality input and authorization for release of Electrical, Instrumentation, and Controls equipment, including verification of hazardous-area compliance, certification validity, and required inspections and testing.
Provide quality input and authorization for release of mechanical and rotating equipment, including pumps, compressors, drivers, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, and packaged equipment, ensuring compliance with design requirements, inspection and test results, and resolution of NCRs, punch items, and deviations.
Execute Self-Verification and Oversight activities aligned with project risk and quality plans.
Manage, document, and track NCRs within ESQ2, including initiation, technical evaluation, coordination of corrective actions, verification of closure, and escalation of overdue or high-risk items as required.
Support Right First Time execution by identifying, tracking, and trending defect areas across engineering, supplier, and construction activities and driving early intervention actions.
Identify quality risks and barriers across engineering, procurement, supplier, and construction activities and support development and tracking of mitigation actions.
Identify quality trends, recurring issues, and systemic gaps using surveillance and SV&O findings, and drive corrective and preventive actions.
Support continuous improvement by capturing, communicating, and applying lessons learned, quality alerts, and High Value Learning initiatives across projects.
Provide construction-site quality oversight as required, including site walkdowns, P&ID walkdowns, and field verifications supporting mechanical and E&I installation quality.
Provide quality oversight for structural steel and civil work, including foundations, embeds, supports, access platforms, equipment foundations, and grout, ensuring compliance with drawings, specifications, and installation tolerances.
Support Quality Field Execution activities, including QC package review, ITR verification, and construction dossier review.
Review NDE documentation, hydrostatic test packages, and hydro release documentation.
Support Mechanical Completion and System Handover activities, including punch list management and closeout verification.
Support project execution during TAR, including pre-TAR readiness, package verification, field oversight, and post-TAR closeout.
Provide quality guidance and coaching to contractors and project teams to reinforce quality expectations and prevent repeat defects.