Quality Engineer

About SQN

sine qua non: (noun) something considered absolutely essential.

SQN Associates is a woman- and minority-owned company providing Construction Management Program & Project Management and Project Controls services to public and private clients in markets that include Aviation Buildings & Facilities Rail Transit Transportation and Utilities.

Our mission is to be absolutely essential to the success of our clients partners employees and community. Central to this mission is our commitment to a culture of excellence rooted in fostering reliable support and mutual respect for those we work with.

Our definition of success involves more than just hard numbers. We strive to stay true to our core values with every decision that we make at every level. Our culture of excellence inspires us to hold ourselves to the highest standards in everything that we do whether its conducting ourselves with accountability and transparency in our work continually cultivating the capabilities of our team or seeking ways to empower those around us in pursuit of a more diverse equitable and sustainable future. When it comes down to it SQN believes in putting people first.

Our greatest asset is the SQN Team our dedicated and talented employees. By making it our business to take care of them both professionally and personally we make it possible for them to take care of business. Thanks to the enthusiasm of the SQN Team SQN Associates has been named as one of Crains Chicago Business Best Places to Work for multiple years running.

Overview

This position is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the assigned client(s) and project(s).

Position Type

Full-time salaried employee

Organizational Position

Co. Job Title: Construction Engineer II*

Reports to: Project Manager or Quality Assurance Manager

*The company job title may differ from the job title on a specific project

Duties/Responsibilities

The position may be responsible for office and field duties related to construction office administration project coordination construction inspection and field documentation. Specific responsibilities to support the Project Manager and/or Quality Manager include:

• Participate in subcontractor pre-installation meetings to review quality expectations and installation sequencing.
• Collaborate with superintendents forepersons and subcontractors to ensure workmanship quality and consistent execution.
• Perform regular field inspections of completed work to ensure it meets approved plans specifications and contractual requirements this could include MEP other building systems fire and life safety.
• Identify document and track non-conforming work verify corrective actions and track resolutions to closure.
• Create maintain or review any logs reports or other documentation to aid in project reporting and delivery.
• Assist in the continuous improvement of field quality practices by identifying recurring issues and recommend process changes.
• Support turnover activities by verifying documentation completeness and system readiness.
• Assure that all field reporting is an accurate documentation of activities on the required forms.
• Engage with and/or be responsive to the client manage the clients expectations relative to the project and SQNs overall standing while maintaining a high level of professionalism and striving for the highest level of client satisfaction.Verify the contractors actual activities against their planned work.
• Other duties as required by the project client or SQN business needs.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering Construction Management or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in engineering construction quality construction management or commissioning.
• Proven experience inspecting completed work for compliance on commercial industrial or infrastructure projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated process execution skills with strong attention to detail.
• Effective problem solving with ability to efficiently switch between tasks productively.
• OSHA 30 certification required or willingness to complete once hired.
• Valid drivers license required.
• Knowledge of architectural structural civil and critical building systems is a plus.
• Engineer In Training (EIT) certification a plus.
• Illinois Professional Engineer (PE) license a plus.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job absent undue hardship. While performing the functions of the job the employee must be able to:

• Clearly communicate and remember information and effectively convey that information to others
• Operate a computer other office productivity tools and work-related instruments
• Operate a vehicle (automobile)
• Remain in a stationary position for long periods of time
• Observe details at close range
• Move items weighing up to 30 pounds
• Move about an office job site and from location to location
• Ascend/descend from stairs ladders scaffolding ramps elevated areas etc.
• Ability to work on elevated structures
• Maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling on uneven or slippery surfaces
• Move your body to get low to the ground if necessary

Working Conditions

• Field office environment
• Able to be exposed to outdoor weather conditions throughout the year including extreme heat and cold
• Able to work around noise and potentially hazardous materials
• Able to work around moving objects and equipment while on a job site
• Able to work in a confined space

Compensation & Benefits

SQN offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to all eligible employees that consists of:

• Competitive base pay (annual base pay $85000 - $150000)
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Medical dental and vision coverage plan options
• Company-paid life insurance and short-term/long-term disability
• 401k plan with an employer safe harbor contribution
• Paid time off
• Paid company holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Professional development assistance licensure and professional membership reimbursement
• Company-sponsored social events
• Pre-tax commuter benefit
• Health savings accounts with employer contribution
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Monthly cell phone reimbursement
• Annual wellness reimbursement
• Voluntary life and accident insurance
• Voluntary critical illness and hospital indemnity insurance
• Pet insurance

EEO Statement

SQN Associates LLC is an equal opportunity accordance with applicable law we prohibit discrimination against any applicant employee or other covered person based on any legally recognized basis including but not limited to: veteran status uniformed servicemember status race color caste immigration status religion religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices) sex gender gender expression gender identity marital status sexual orientation pregnancy (including childbirth lactation or related medical conditions) age national origin or ancestry citizenship physical or mental disability genetic information (including testing and characteristics) protected leave status domestic violence victim status or any other consideration protected by federal state or local law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations; if you need an accommodation to complete the application process please contact us via our website at .