Quality Engineer

Critical Key requirements o The proposed QA Engineer shall possess a minimum of ten (10) years prior work experience, with at least seven (7) of those years working in Quality Assurance, Auditing, Project Management or Construction Management. o Hold at least a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of Science, or Applied Science (e.g. – engineering, Engineering Technology) Preferred structural background Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Office 365 Experience with construction Quality systems, design quality processes, auditing, report writing, quality testing and NYSBC o Experience with the design and construction of projects for structural, civil, electrical or communications and signal Highly desired: Worked with ACI, NFPA, ASTM, AASHTO, NYSBC/International Building Code, OSHA, AREMA, ISO, UL, AISC, FTA, FRA SUMMARY OF THE FUNCTION/ROLE The objective of this contract is to augment C&D Metro-North Railroad’s Quality Assurance (QA) staff with one (1) full time Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer to work out of Metro-North Offices at 420 Lexington Avenue, Mid-town Manhattan. The QA Engineer shall be under the supervision of and report directly to Director of Quality Assurance or his’s/her’s designated authorized representative. The QA Engineer shall work five days a week, eight hours a day. A railroad pass for transportation to field meetings along the right of way will be provided. The overall duration of the contract shall be approximately twelve (12) months. I. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES REQUIRED The QA Engineer shall provide various related services to support the Capital Programs Department, which is comprised of the following areas: Line Structures, Buildings, Shops and Yards, Passenger Stations, Electrical/Power, Security Enhancements, Parking Lots, Site Work, plumbing, Mechanical, and Environmental. The work is predominantly field work. The type of tasks required of the Consultant shall include but are not limited to the following: A. Immediate Needs Project Quality submittals o Oversight of construction consultants and the Contractor’s Quality personnel to ensure contract quality requirements are being followed. o Review, comment, and monitor status of Consultant or Contractor’s Quality Manual and Contract Quality Plan (CQP) and, where applicable Software QA Plan, to ISO 9001 standards o Review, comment, and monitor the status of Inspection & Test Plan and Quality Work Plans o Review and comment on Commissioning and Systems Integration Plan and testing procedures o Review and comment on Contractor QC procedures, forms, matrixes o Review, comment, and monitor the status of Inspections, Tests, and Nonconformances Chapter 2 Project Contract Quality Activities o Perform inspection walkthroughs alongside the Project Management Team and provide technical recommendation o Attend periodic Quality Work Group Meetings and other project meetings to plan out future Quality events, resolve quality breakdowns and non-conformances, make decisions concerning the disposition to non-conformances, etc. o Participate in FAI / FAT for critical equipment and/or systems, such as on-site inspection of the quality control process o Monitor submission of required Quality submittals. o Perform audits/assessment/inspections of suppliers or manufacturers. Chapter 3 System Level Oversight of Quality Management Activities o Monitoring of compliance to the Consultant or Contractor’s QM/ CQP, such as calibration practices, approved procedures, documented work, performed testing and approvals o QA audits of jobsite activities as well as project surveillances. o System level oversight of personnel performing special processes (for special processes where applicable Code requires certified skills) II. RELEVANT PRIOR EXPERIENCE The proposed QA Engineer shall possess a minimum of ten (10) years prior work experience, with at least seven (7) of those years working in Quality Assurance, Project Management or Construction Management. Hold at least a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of Science, or Applied Science (e.g. – Engineering, Engineering Technology) Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Office 365 Experience with the design and construction of projects around an operating railroad is highly desirable Experience with training, systems development, construction or construction management, and quality management practices III. PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS: Personal abilities of being well-organized, a self-starter, a team player, a multitasker Strong oral and written communication skills are required to develop policies and guidelines, chair meetings, as well as provide technical and administrative support as needed Strong interpersonal skills Strong technical, analytical and problem solving skills Must have valid driver’s license IV. PREFERRED: Completed training in the principles and practices of Quality Management Systems or Quality Management System audits under a program sanctioned by a National or International Standards organization Completed training in the principles and practices of Project Management or Construction Management under a program sanctioned by a National or International Standards organization Training in and experience in implementing quality management systems Active NYS Professional Engineering License Experienced in quality control in the construction environment. Experience with Supplier Qualification, At-source product quality inspections Industry experience: o Railroad infrastructure o Railroad field work practices o Any government-regulated industry requiring Quality Management Systems Flexible work from home options available. Compensation: $70.00 - $80.00 per hour About WORKING FOR YOUR SUCCESS! 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