Quality Engineer - Civil

Quality Engineer I SUMMARY

Mortenson is currently seeking a Quality Engineer I who will manage quality control processes on a project for assigned scopes of work, partnering with senior quality managers on larger projects. Responsibilities include monitoring, reporting, and analyzing project quality performance and leading corrective/preventive actions.

• Foster a strong teamwork orientation and promote diversity.
• Build cross‑cultural relationships, influence others at all levels, and resolve 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, responsibilities, and processes to support Mortenson's Quality System.
• Discuss and resolve technical issues with customers, architects, engineers, and subcontractors, ensuring design documents meet customer requirements.
• Capture and share best practices used on the project, and identify opportunities to enhance margin or minimize risk through means‑and‑methods or material selection.
• Effectively work and build relationships with individuals of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels.

• Bachelor's degree in Construction, Civil, or Architectural Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum one year of experience within the design, engineering, or construction industry.
• Current driver’s license.
• Ability to conduct constructability reviews, quality reviews of design documents, shop drawing reviews, and submittal reviews for assigned scopes of work.
• 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.
• Self‑starter, independent worker, and 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.

• Medical and prescription drug plans that include no additional cost vision coverage.
• Dental plan.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match.
• Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves.
• Employer‑paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• No‑cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work‑life resources.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Adoption assistance.
• Gym membership discount program.

The base pay range for this role is $76,600 MIN – $95,800 MAX. (Actual range is higher for the following office locations: Denver, CO and Chicago, IL – 5%; Seattle, WA and Portland, OR – 10%; Washington, D.C. – 12.5%). Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual's knowledge, skills, and experience, with consideration given to internal equity.

This position is eligible for Mortenson's incentive plan.

Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.

Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category. Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B, TN, OPT, etc.).