Quality Control Engineer

Company: SAIIA Construction
Location: Hopewell
Posted on: March 8, 2026

Job Description:

Overview: Position Summary: The Quality Engineer is responsible for, but not limited to providing leadership on quality of work performed at project sites. Company Overview Founded by Sam Saiia as Birmingham Excavating Co. in 1946, the company now known as Saiia Construction is an industrial heavy civil contractor of choice for the power generation, mineral and aggregate mining, and pulp and paper markets. With more than 630 pieces of construction machinery in our fleet, over 500 employees, and experience working in 11 states, we have the resources and knowledge to complete projects of any scale. As a MasTec Company, we are poised for continued growth and an exciting future! MasTec’s Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) segment generates over $4 billion in annual revenue, providing construction services across industrial, renewables and infrastructure sectors. In infrastructure, we specialize in general heavy civil construction, underground utilities, structures, electrical work, material production, roadways, bridges, specialty pavement overlays, environmental projects and commercial buildings. Sustainability and safety are foundational to our culture and influence everything we do. MasTec, a minority-owned Fortune 500 company, has shaped the construction industry for more than 90 years. With over 35,000 employees and 400 offices nationwide, we provide flexibility and career growth in dynamic work environments. Join one of the largest construction firms in the country (Engineering News-Record [ENR]: 1 in Power, 17 Top 50 Domestic Heavy Contractors, 20 Transportation Contractor). Responsibilities: The Quality Engineer supports the project team from preconstruction planning through project completion. Reviews drawings and submittals with the project team for conformance with project requirements. Reviews test reports provided by the third-party testing firm to identify any errors, discrepancies, or deficiencies. Communicates regularly with Project Managers to provide quality control updates and advise of issues or problems that may affect progress. Develop site-specific quality procedures and review with Project Engineer as necessary to support the project requirements. Assist jobsite leadership with resolution of client complaints that are quality related. Order and receive needed project materials and equipment as advised. Coordinate and administer weekly quality meetings and/or identification of safety meeting elements relevant to quality. Monitor quality practices daily, along with ongoing inspections to minimize the need for corrections and punch-list items. Implement the delegated authority to stop work in the event of quality issues. Provide direction to the Project Engineer on quality related items and maintain priority on critical path items necessary to keep the project schedule. Monitor subcontractor and vendor performance with respect to timeliness, efficiency, and quality. Prepares and submits reports involving inventory, calibrations, document control logs, ongoing and completed work items, weather conditions, and quality issues. Provides weekly updates for as-built conditions and continual maintenance of safety logs. Enforce and champion the requirements of the site quality program (including the processing of any required revisions) and other project quality and technical requirements. Coordinate with Project Manager to ensure all project close-out documents are complete and submitted. Act as a Lead Auditor to plan, perform, report quality audits of a variety of construction activities. Perform physical inspection of a variety of discipline activities which may include but not limited to; piping, civil, concrete, fixed and rotating equipment, electrical, control systems, coatings, insulation, and non-destructive testing. Performs additional assignments per Division Manager’s request. Qualifications: Proficiency with all necessary technological tools, including Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint , and Outlook with the ability to use other software as necessary. Ability to professionally represent the Company when dealing with external organizations, regulatory bodies and with all organizational levels internally. Excellent communication skills. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to exercise good business judgment and common sense when making recommendations and decision. Ability to multi-task and thrive in an environment where numerous tasks and projects are occurring simultaneously. Ability to meet deadlines. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with all levels of the Company at jobsites and Corporate office, and effectively deal with vendors, clients and regulatory agencies. Respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, subcontractors and vendors. EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s Degree with major coursework in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Project Management or related field. Minimum of one year of experience in Heavy Construction and Project environments. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Works in an office environment at the Corporate office or in the field. May be exposed to extreme temperatures in the field – hot and cold. May be exposed to chemicals, refuse and dirt from jobsites. Moderate noise levels. May be exposed to other risks associated with working around heavy machines, tools and trucks. LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS: Must have and maintain a valid state issued Driver’s License with driving record that meets Saiia’s risk management guidelines. TRAVEL: This position travels to various site locations. Estimated travel requirement 25% of time. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Sits: Frequently 2.5 - 5.5 hours daily Stands: Occasionally .25 - 2.5 hours daily Walks: Occasionally .25 - 2.5 hours daily Drive: Occasionally .25 - 2.5 hours daily Lift/Carry 0-10 lbs.: Occasionally .25 - 2.5 hours daily Lift/Carry 10-20 lbs.: Occasionally .25 - 2.5 hours daily Lift/Carry 20-50 lbs.: Occasionally .25 - 2.5 hours daily Lift/Carry 50- over 100 lbs.: Never Reach Above: Occasionally .25 - 2.5 hours daily Bend/Stoop: Occasionally .25 - 2.5 hours daily Use Hands for Pushing/Pulling: Occasionally .25 - 2.5 hours daily Use Hands for Manipulations: Occasionally .25 - 2.5 hours daily Stress Level of Job: Moderate What's in it for you Financial Wellbeing Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care) Health & Wellness Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance, Weight Management Drug Discount Discounted National Gym Membership Network Family & Lifestyle Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave Military Leave, including Differential Pay and Benefits Continuation Employee Assistance Program Planning for the Unexpected Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage Emergency Travel Assistance Program Group legal plan Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact ceicareers@mastec.com. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information. MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Disclaimer: MasTec and our Subsidiaries will never ask prospective employees for any form of payment or money transfer as part of job application or onboarding. We do not ask prospective employees for information about credit cards or personal passwords, and it does not require applicants to purchase equipment or software. Ensure that all recruiter email addresses end in @mastec.com or @talent.icims.com. If you suspect you are the target of a scam, we advise you to contact your local law enforcement agency and report fraud at https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/ . MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team. LI-Onsite LI-CL1 Appcast (For Export): appred

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