QA Engineer (Heavy Civil Construction)
Dragados USA

Principal/Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinate source inspection, testing, and sampling according to the SIQMP.
• Ensure construction matches what is defined in the approved plans.
• Anticipate QA activities needed to support the Operations Group to achieve schedule and cost goals.
• Manage testing and sampling notifications to the DFJV QA, outside agencies (if applicable) as well as DUSA's subcontractors as required.
• Product coordination (confirming correct materials and certifications)
• Quality Assurance assistance in the office and field as necessary
• Coordination of commissioned laboratories and managing assignments for inspection/sampling/testing of source materials
• Prepares and manages non-Conformances, QA submittals and maintain all necessary QA documentation to support the quality department for implementation of self-verification and self-validation.
• Support the project in technical matters and determines when field assistance is needed.
• Managing quality inspections at the manufacturer's yard/shop as required
• Conduct qualification audits of fabricator facilities. Lead pre-audit meetings, conduct site audits and prepare audit reports.
• Assist with developing the quality section of various work plans for features of work(s)
• Development and implementation of quality programs under the supervision of the Quality Manager/ Quality Assurance Manager
• Provide support to the project with Quality, and Safety issues

Qualifications

Required
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Civil Engineering (or related field experience and or equivalent certification)
• Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint (equivalent Documentation tracking)
• Requires basic engineering knowledge in civil, or a related field.
• Experience in meeting DOT Standards and Specifications
• Strong analytical, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Must possess ability to write reports and procedure manuals
• Organizational ability - able to plan, prioritize, organize and monitor activities and projects. Able to work well in a group environment and foster a team approach

Preferred
• At least 4 years' experience in the construction field (heavy civil)
• Familiarity with CAD and other PC software packages typically associated with engineering

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities, Competencies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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