Quality Assurance Engineer

RINA•Chicago, IL

17h•$110,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

RINA is recruiting a Quality Assurance Engineer for the Red Line Extension Project (RLE) in its North America Infrastructure & Mobility Division. The position is based full-time in person at RINA’s project office at 11203 S. Corliss Ave, Chicago, IL 60628, and does not offer remote work. Public transportation is not available; the successful candidate must be able to commute to and around the project site daily and as needed. The role may require off shifts or other non-typical schedules to support field work. The engineer will monitor and oversee onsite construction activities and develop, implement, and oversee quality assurance activities for the transit construction project. The role ensures that contractors, suppliers, and subcontractors comply with contractual requirements, project specifications, regulatory standards, industry best practices, and project quality management systems. It involves close collaboration with construction and engineering teams, the client, contractors, and other project stakeholders, while promoting accountability, continuous improvement, and successful project delivery. The ideal candidate has experience on similarly sized and complex mega-transit projects for CTA or other transit agencies and can communicate clearly and maintain positive stakeholder relationships while helping resolve project quality issues. Compensation is $110,000–$150,000, commensurate with education and experience. RINA North America offers a benefits package that includes insurance options, paid time off, company holidays, tuition reimbursement, a nursery grant, travel resource services, and a 401(k) plan with a company discretionary match.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, architecture, or a related field; alternatively, an associate’s degree and 10+ years of experience, or 15+ years of experience working on transit, transportation, or large-scale infrastructure construction projects.
At least 5 years of experience working on transit, transportation, or other large-scale infrastructure construction projects.
At least 2 years of relevant hands-on quality assurance experience in active transit settings.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to engage diverse stakeholders and represent the company and project professionally.
Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and often stressful environment.
Strong problem-solving, analytical, and negotiation skills.
Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations related to public transit and construction projects.
Strong computer skills, including efficient use of email and Microsoft products.
Ability to read, understand, and interpret contracts, drawings, specifications, technical requirements, and general contract language.
Ability to commute to and around the RLE Project site daily and as needed.
Ability to work off shifts or other non-typical schedules according to project needs and to support field work.
Ability to work full-time in person at the RLE Project site; remote work is not offered.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of or experience using Trimble Unity Construct (formerly e-Builder).
Experience on CTA construction projects as a Construction Manager, General Contractor, or Subcontractor.
Knowledge of or experience with federally funded transit or transportation projects.
Experience on mega-transit projects of similar size and complexity for CTA or other transit agencies.

Responsibilities

Develop and help implement the project quality assurance plan.
Ensure compliance with project requirements, client standards, and contractual obligations.
Promote quality, accountability, and continuous improvement across project teams.
Oversee quality assurance activities for civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, process, and earthworks construction.
Verify that construction and installation activities meet approved drawings, specifications, standards, and procedures.
Evaluate contractor quality programs and performance.
Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and client-specific quality requirements.
Maintain quality records and turnover documentation.
Review inspection reports, test results, and as-built documentation.
Track quality trends and key performance indicators (KPIs).
Coordinate with other RSP-JV disciplines, including government and community relations, third parties and railroads, permitting, design and constructability reviews, and general construction oversight.
Work with project participants, contractors, and stakeholders to address quality issues and maintain positive relationships.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Medical Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Spending Account, and Health Savings Account.
Transit and parking benefits.
Basic Life, Basic AD&D, Voluntary Life, and Voluntary AD&D insurance.
Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability insurance.
Voluntary Accident and Voluntary Critical Illness insurance.
Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, and Employee Assistance Program.
Paid time off and company holidays.
Tuition reimbursement.
Nursery grant.
Travel resource services.
401(k) plan with company discretionary match.