Construction Quality Engineer I – II, Solar

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Execute and support the implementation of the Project Quality Plan and the 3-Phase Process from the notice to proceed through to final acceptance.

• Oversee material and work inspections across both mechanical and electrical scopes.

• Monitor QA inspections and detect any non-conformances with project specifications.

• Manage Non-Conformance Reports and the Request for Information process, ensuring corrective actions are taken.

• Liaise with Engineers of Record and assist in quality incident reporting and root-cause analysis.

• Conduct Project Quality Assessments and audits.

• Direct corrective and preventive action initiatives.

• Act as a technical resource and mentor for Quality Technicians, field/project engineers, and Craft QC personnel.

• Educate project staff on roles, responsibilities, and processes that support Mortenson’s Quality System.

• Address technical concerns with clients, architects, engineers, and subcontractors.

• Ensure that design documents align with customer requirements.

• Document and disseminate project best practices.

• Identify opportunities for enhancing profit margins or reducing risk through methods or material selection.

• Develop and maintain procedures, process maps, and standard operating procedures.

• Confirm punch-list management as well as closeout verification and validations.

• Assist with preconstruction planning, golden-row installation, and supplier and factory acceptance activities.

• Promote teamwork, advocate for diversity, and cultivate cross-cultural relationships.

• Willingness to travel between 25% and 50%, with peak periods potentially increasing to 75%.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil, or Architectural Engineering, a related field, or equivalent experience.

• At least one year of experience in the design, engineering, manufacturing, or construction industry for Quality Engineer I.

• A minimum of two years’ experience in the design, engineering, construction, or related industries for Quality Engineer II.

• Experience in solar or renewable energy is preferred.

• A valid driver’s license is required.

• Capability to conduct constructability reviews, quality assessments of design documents, shop drawing evaluations, and submittal reviews.

• Familiarity with EPC contracts, construction documents, and the design-bid-build process.

• Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of solar mechanical and electrical scopes, including piles, trackers, modules, terminations, grounding, and bonding.

• Self-motivated and independent worker, proficient in MS Office, Procore, Build Cognition, and ArcGIS applications such as Quick Capture and Survey123.

• Strong orientation towards teamwork.

• Basic understanding of construction processes, systems, and project management.

• Active listening skills and effective communication abilities, including openness to diverse input and feedback.

• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical and prescription drug plans, including vision coverage at no additional cost.

• Dental insurance.

• 401k retirement plan with a generous match from Mortenson.

• Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leave options.

• Employer-funded Life, AD&D, and disability insurance.

• No-cost mental health tools and concierge services with extensive work-life resources.

• Tuition reimbursement program.

• Adoption assistance.

• Discounts on gym memberships.

• Eligibility for incentive plans.