Senior Quality Assurance Engineer (Civil)

• Location: Burnaby, British Columbia
• Type: Contract
• Job #12133

MatchBox Consulting Group are currently seeking a Senior Quality Assurance Engineer on behalf of one of BC’s largest electrical and utility companies.

Location: Burnaby, BC | Hybrid (2-3 days in office)
Estimated Contract Duration: 6 months
Purpose of the role: To support Civil-structural activities for our clients’ project portfolio

Responsibilities:

• Utilize technical expertise to review and provide feedback on inspection and test plans, as well as contractor submittals.
• Oversee and witness testing procedures, including factory acceptance tests, ensuring compliance with test specifications and standards.
• Lead the resolution of non-conformities and ensure effective remediation.
• Collaborate with engineering teams, supply chain, contract management, construction management, and suppliers to ensure that materials and services meet specifications and quality assurance requirements.
• Manage supplier relationships, including participating in strategic sourcing, defining evaluation criteria, evaluating proposals, conducting supplier assessments, and overseeing improvement plans.
• Prepare detailed reports, memos, project quality plans, and other documentation.
• Review the work of team members, consultants, and contractors to ensure accuracy, compliance with quality standards, and achievement of desired results.
• Provide direction to in-house or contracting field inspectors and act as a representative for various inspection and audit contracts.
• Use a blend of business acumen, communication skills, and technical knowledge to deliver efficient and technically sound solutions to challenges.
• Exhibit self-motivation and adaptability while managing multiple concurrent projects.
• Develop and manage quality scopes, estimates, and deliverables.
• Identify and propose mitigation plans for quality risks on assigned projects.
• Support the Project Manager, taking on the role of QA Work Package Manager or providing civil/structural support for multi-million-dollar projects.

Requirements:
Must haves:

• A minimum eight (8) years of experience in a relevant engineering field or equivalent
• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Registered or immediately eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer as a member in good standing with EGBC
• Class 5 driver’s license

Assets:

• Hydroelectric or Electric Utilities: Experience with hydroelectric projects, electric utilities (transmission, distribution, generation), and related equipment fabrication and testing.
• Quality Assurance: Knowledge of quality assurance tools and methods, and public procurement processes.
• Auditing: Experience in auditing manufacturing, construction sites, or plant evaluations.
• Manufacturing: Background in a manufacturing environment.
• Concrete and Civil Inspections: Experience with concrete mix designs, related tests, repair methodologies, and civil inspections including soil sampling, fill material testing, and site compaction analysis.
• Design and Construction: Understanding of civil and structural design, concrete foundations, caissons, helical piles, pre-cast materials, structural steel, welding practices, and construction quality processes.

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About MatchBox

Headquartered in downtown Vancouver and serving clients nationally, MatchBox is one of the leading recruitment and solutions firms that specializes in the fields of IT & Technology, Engineering & Technical, Real Estate & Construction, and Accounting & Finance. We offer unrivaled expertise with our team's extensive experience in the recruitment and professional services industry. We are dedicated to building great connections and creating strong opportunities within the workforce and the labor market.

Equal Opportunities

MatchBox is committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including members of minority groups such as racialized individuals, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and Indigenous peoples. It is a priority for us that all candidates are treated fairly and without discrimination. Our recruitment teams receive ongoing training on using objective criteria for evaluating candidates and other related topics to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.

Work Permits

Please note that we require all interested candidates to obtain the necessary work permits from the Government of Canada prior to submitting an application. This position is open exclusively to individuals residing in Canada and legally authorized to work in Canada. Applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered.

Further Consideration

We receive a high volume of applications and are only able to contact candidates who are selected for further consideration.

Find out more at www.matchboxhr.com