Portland, Oregon, United States Employment USD 76,600 - 95,800 Yearly

Mortenson is hiring a Quality Engineer I

About the Role

Mortenson is seeking a Quality Engineer I to be responsible for quality control processes on a project for assigned scopes of work. You will manage, monitor, report, and analyze project quality performance, lead corrective and preventive actions, and may partner with senior quality managers on larger projects.

What You'll Do

  • Foster strong teamwork orientation and promote diversity within the project team.
  • Build strong cross-cultural relationships and influence others at all levels, resolving conflicts appropriately.
  • Serve as a technical resource and guide for project team staff.
  • Implement the Quality Management Plan and system for all assigned divisions of work from notice to proceed through final acceptance.
  • Oversee quality inspection of materials and work, conduct inspections, and identify non-conformances with project requirements.
  • Manage Non-Conformance Notices (NCN) and the Request for Information (RFI) process through corrective actions.
  • Train and manage project personnel on their roles and processes to support the company's Quality System.
  • Discuss and resolve technical issues with customers, architects, engineers, and subcontractors to ensure design documents meet requirements.
  • Capture and share best practices used on the project and identify opportunities to enhance margin or minimize risk.
  • Effectively work and build relationships with individuals of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels.

What We're Looking For

  • A Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil, or Architectural Engineering, a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • A minimum of one year of experience within the design, engineering, or construction industry.
  • A current driver’s license.
  • Ability to conduct constructability reviews, quality reviews of design documents, shop drawing reviews, and submittal reviews for assigned scopes.
  • Knowledge of the design-bid-build process.
  • Good mechanical aptitude and knowledge in the use of large cranes, mechanical systems, and utility-based medium and high voltage electrical systems.
  • A self-starter and independent worker who is computer literate.
  • Strong teamwork orientation.
  • Basic knowledge of construction processes, systems, and project management.
  • Active listening skills and effective communication, including openness to diverse input and feedback.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Medical and prescription drug plans that include no additional cost vision coverage.

Mortenson is an equal opportunity employer.

Required Skills
constructability reviewsquality reviewsdesign document reviewshop drawing reviewsubmittal reviewdesign-bid-build process
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Mortenson

As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), their expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. They are builders at heart, working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact.

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Job Details
Department Quality Assurance
Category qa_testing
Posted 14 days ago