Quality Engineer II

As a 100% employee-owned contractor, when you work at Sundt, you’re not just hiring on at a company, you’re joining a culture. Because everyone at Sundt is part owner, you’ll join a team of people who are deeply invested in their work. From apprentices to managers, we’re passionate about the details and deliberate in everything we do.

The Quality Engineer II is a mid-level quality professional responsible for supporting and improving project quality systems, performing advanced inspections, and ensuring conformance to contract requirements, design specifications, and applicable codes and standards. This role works closely with quality managers, engineers, and field teams to proactively identify quality risks, resolve issues, and support continuous improvement across disciplines such as structural, civil, mechanical, or electrical work.

1.    Assist in the delivery of project-specific quality training, toolbox talks, and onboarding for subcontractors and field crews.
2.    Collaborate with construction and engineering teams to resolve quality-related issues in the field.
3.    Coordinate with third-party inspectors, testing agencies, and client quality representatives to ensure inspection coverage and documentation compliance.
4.    Interpret and apply applicable codes and standards (e.g., AWS, AISC, ASME, API, ACI, ASTM, ICC) during field verification and testing activities.
5.    Maintain accurate and auditable quality records including inspection reports, nonconformance reports (NCRs), test logs, weld tracking logs, and turnover documentation.
6.    Perform and document inspections of construction activities, materials, and installations in accordance with approved Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), drawings, and specifications.
7.    Provide technical guidance and support to Quality Engineer I and Quality Inspector personnel.
8.    Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of Project Quality Plans (PQPs), ITPs, and Quality Control Procedures.

1.    4-7 years of experience in quality engineering, quality assurance/control, or construction inspection.
2.    Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or related technical field preferred.
3.    Effective communication skills with the ability to document and explain technical issues clearly.
4.    Proficient in quality documentation platforms (e.g., lnEight, Procore, ACC, Bluebeam) and Microsoft Office Suite.
5.    Strong working knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, and technical submittals.

•    Field experience in one or more of the following areas: structural steel erection, concrete placement, piping, welding, mechanical systems, or electrical QA/QC.

1.    Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to; steel toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hardhat, vest, etc.)
2.    May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis
3.    May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis.
4.    May use telephone, computer system, email, or other electronic devices to communicate with internal and external customers or vendors.
5.    Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures.
6.    Occasionally will climb stairs, ladders, etc.
7.    Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis.
8.    Will interact with people frequently during a shift/work day.
9.    Will lift, push or pull objects up to 50Ibs on an occasional basis.
10.    Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift/work day.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: Sundt is committed to the equal treatment of all employees, and/or applicants for employment, and prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, color, age, disability, national origin, covered veteran status, genetic information; or any other classification protected by applicable Federal, state, or local laws.

Benefit list:
Market Competitive Salary (paid weekly)
Bonus Eligibility based on company, group, and individual performance
Employee Stock Ownership Plan & 401K
Industry Leading Health Coverage Starting Your First Day
Flexible Time Off (FTO)
Medical, Health Savings, and Wellness credits
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Program
Workplace Wellness Programs
Mental Health Program
Life and Disability Insurance
Employee-Owner Perks
Educational Assistance
Sundt Foundation - Charitable Employee-Owner's program

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•    AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) or Associate CWI
•    ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)
•    NDT Level II in MT, PT, UT, or RT
•    ICC or ACI certifications related to project scope
•    National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET)
•    OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Certification

Note: Job Description is subject to change at any time and may include other duties as assigned.