Quality Engineer/Specialist-Principal (Arch/Civil/ Structural)

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Virginia
R161989
Quality
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In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!

When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons.  Imagine a career working with intelligent, diverse people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We’ve got what you’re looking for.

Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Quality Engineer/Specialist-Principal (Arch/Civil/ Structural) to join our team! In this role you will be working on vital infrastructure projects, ensuring safety and excellence for generations.

We are offering a generous referral incentive if your referral is hired.

What You'll Be Doing:

Responsibilities:

  • As a pivotal member of our team, you will champion the enhancement and support of our Quality Systems, leveraging USACE Quality requirements and the ISO 9001 Standard as your guide.
  • Your expertise will drive contractor compliance, process development & optimization, and successful delivery.
  • Your role involves interfacing with project leaders, contractors, and vendors and regular interaction with representatives from a variety of functional groups, including program management, design/engineering, purchasing, construction, and other personnel.
  • Audit Excellence: Plan and execute comprehensive audit activities with precision. This includes scheduling, developing plans, reporting findings, and resolving issues to ensure compliance across all facets of our operations—from design and engineering to procurement and construction.
  • Quality Assurance: Conduct thorough Internal Quality Audits across offices, projects, and job sites. Manage follow-up activities diligently to assure adherence to Parsons standards as well as contractual and code requirements.
  • Continuous Improvement: Lead both internal and external Quality audits, presenting findings to management. Your keen analysis will identify trends in program quality based on a wide array of oversight results.
  • Supplier Qualification: Assist in conducting qualification audits for suppliers ensuring their services meet our rigorous quality standards.
  • Compliance & Engineering Review: Ensure all audited activities align with Parsons’ quality program alongside client requirements. Perform quality engineering reviews for design documentation ensuring compliance with specified requirements.
  • Safety & Compliance Verification: Advocate for safety awareness by adhering to established rules and participating in field audits as necessary. Verify that all Parsons' projects comply with internal quality standards as well as customer expectations.
  • Policy Development Support: Collaborate in refining our project Quality Processes & Procedures along with related documents ensuring they meet industry codes/standards.  
  • Document Review & Approval: Assess various documents including quality manuals/procedures prepared by internal or external parties ensuring they meet stringent quality criteria before approval if required.
  • Collaborative Interface Management: Work closely with management on interfacing Quality activities between internal teams and external entities such as customers or suppliers.
  • Statistical Process Control & Guidance Provision: Implement statistical process control methods where applicable; offer technical guidance to junior Quality personnel when needed.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

  • 8+ years of experience with a 4-year degree in Engineering, Business or Quality discipline.
  • additional years related work experience in the field of quality can be used in leu of education requirement.
  • Required certifications include Lead Auditor (ISO 9001 or equivalent) or ASQ Certification (CMQ/OE, CQA or CQE)
  • US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Contractors Quality Management Certificate (CQM)
  • Experience with welding/welding inspections
  • Experience with metal structure/buildings

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

  • Degree or equivalent experience in mechanical / electrical engineering (MEP)
  • Membership in a nationally-recognized Quality organization.  Other related certifications may include, but are not limited to: Building Inspector, NQA-1 (nuclear auditor), NDT (ASNT), Possesses working knowledge of more than one area of industry such as infrastructure, government, aviation, process, or transportation.
  • A broad understanding across multiple areas including infrastructure related to national security services.

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

Our Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our diverse, intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range: 

$96,400.00 - $168,700.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company’s core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

COMPETITIVE BENEFIT OFFERINGS

Financial Wellness

We care about your financial wellbeing. Parsons offers competitive pay and retirement plans to help you build wealth for the future while giving you the flexibility to diversify your investments.

Work Life Harmony

Balance in life is important and time away from the office is imperative to allow you to refresh and focus your attention on the things that matter to you. Parsons supports your time away by providing paid time off and paid flexible holidays.

Career Development

We are committed to fostering the personal and professional growth of our employees. Develop and advance yourself though our comprehensive training, educational and mentorship programs.

Veteran Support

We provide Industry leading benefits to support veterans and active-duty members to provide security for you and your family by offering robust leave and benefits; including paid active-duty military leave and paid time off when transitioning back to civilian life.

Mind & Body

At Parsons we inspire healthier habits, heathier minds, and a healthier you through our wellness program. Participate in our weekly Meditation Mondays and Wellness Wednesdays. Wellness, at Parsons, is more than just your annual checkup.

Health

Health is not a one size fits all. At Parsons, we offer a robust Employee Assistance Program as well as comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans through large, national carriers with the choice of regional PPO, HDHP, or HMO networks.

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