Quality Control Engineer

Quality Control Engineer

Location: Denver, CO

Onsite Flexibility: Hybrid

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 12 months
• Pay Rate: $65.00 $68.00 / Hour (USD)
• Shift / Schedule: Standard full-time schedule, generally starting between 7:00 8:00 AM; overtime not expected but may occur during spring/fall
• Travel Requirements: Frequent travel to Colorado generating plants; approximately 5 10% out-of-state travel; expenses reimbursed at cost (mileage, lodging, meals where eligible); no per diem
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

This Quality Control Engineer role supports approximately 500 active power generation projects across Colorado, working alongside 20 25 Project Managers within Base Capital. The position implements QA/QC processes for high-risk projects at power plants in a highly collaborative environment supporting internal plant customers, project managers, operations personnel, and contractors. The work model is semi-hybrid and primarily field based, typically requiring 3 4 days onsite at plant locations and 1 day home/office, with the assigned office in the Denver Metro area at either Blake Street or MDC.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and review quality management plans
• Perform field inspections and monitor contractor work
• Ensure installation compliance to plans and specifications
• Support commissioning and startup activities
• Identify defects and non-conformances
• Perform walkdowns, audits, and field reporting
• Review project plans, schedules, and quality documentation
• Update and support project-specific quality plans
• Conduct site inspections, installation walkdowns, and contractor oversight
• Attend 7:00 AM plant POD meetings when onsite
• Coordinate shop visits, testing activities, and issue resolution
• Track quality findings and support corrective actions

Required Skills

• QA/QC experience including inspections, testing procedures, and defect identification
• Microsoft Office proficiency
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Strong organization, prioritization, communication, and self-directed work habits

Preferred Skills

• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)
• Quality inspection background
• Welding Inspector (CWI)
• Lean Six Sigma or other Lean certifications
• Quality Auditor certifications
• Bluebeam, Procore experience
• Utility, heavy industrial, manufacturing, civil, or telecom experience

Education Requirements

• Engineering degree required (Mechanical or Electrical preferred; Civil/Structural acceptable) or Construction Management degree

Required Experience

• 3 7 years of industrial, utility, oil & gas, power generation, or similar experience

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• Semi-hybrid; primarily field based with frequent travel to Colorado generating plants
• Approximately 5 10% out-of-state travel
• PPE provided; steel-toe boots required with reimbursement available (up to approximately $75 one-time)
• Overtime not expected but may occur during spring/fall

Important Notes

• Interview Process: Resume review approximately one week after posting; virtual interview format; small panel interview (2 3 participants); typically one interview round, with a second round only for closely matched finalists.
• Ramp-Up Expectations: Week 1 onboarding, access setup, plant visits, and project familiarization; Month 1 learn policies, procedures, job aids, and training materials; Month 3 assigned projects, quality plan reviews, and field activities; Month 6 independent ownership of quality plan approvals, contractor support, and field reporting.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-10010 Industry: Manufacturing & Operations

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