Senior Quality Assurance Engineer - Civil/Structural RQ00730

Location: Burnaby, BC – on site 2 days per week
Contract Duration: to
Max INC Rate: $90.11
Max T4 Rate: $74.47
Department: Quality Assurance

This position supports the delivery of high-quality engineering and construction projects within the energy and infrastructure sector. The successful candidate will work with multidisciplinary teams to ensure quality requirements are met throughout project lifecycles.

• Develop and manage project quality scope, estimates, and deliverables.

• Identify quality risks, propose mitigation plans, and monitor implementation.

• Collaborate with engineering teams, supply chain, contract management, construction management, and suppliers to ensure compliance with specifications and QA requirements.

• Provide direction for in-house and contracted field inspectors.

• Participate in strategic sourcing activities: define evaluation criteria, assess proposals, and perform supplier evaluations and surveillance.

• Manage supplier improvement plans and monitor progress.

• Review inspection and test plans and contractor submittals.

• Witness testing activities (including factory acceptance tests) and verify compliance with standards.

• Lead factory or site construction audits.

• Initiate and lead resolution of non-conformities.

• Prepare clear, concise reports, memos, and project quality plans.

• Initiate new work releases with quality service providers.

• Apply technical knowledge, business acumen, and communication skills to deliver efficient solutions.

• Manage multiple concurrent projects (up to 10 at various stages).

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering with 8+ years of experience (minimum 2 years in QA).

• Registered as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng) with EGBC.

• Valid Class 5 driver's license.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Proficiency in MS Office, databases, and web tools.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Experience in hydroelectric, energy, or electric utility environments (transmission, substations, generation).

• Knowledge of QA tools and methods.

• Familiarity with public procurement processes.

• Auditing experience (manufacturing, construction site, or plant evaluations).

• Understanding of civil/structural design concepts and ability to interpret drawings/specifications.

• Concrete mix design, testing, and repair methodologies.

• Civil inspections, soil sampling/testing, and compaction analysis.

• Concrete foundations: rebar, formwork, placement, inspection/testing.

• Caissons, helical pile foundations, screw piles: installation inspection/testing.

• Pre-cast materials design and testing.

• Structural steel, welding practices, and inspections.

• Knowledge of quality processes related to construction management.