What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineer position at HireTalent - Staffing & Recruiting Firm?
We are seeking an Engineer II – Field Quality to support capital projects at power generating facilities across Colorado. In this role, you will work closely with 20–25 Project Managers and plant teams to develop and execute quality management plans, perform field inspections, and ensure that contractor work meets all plans, specifications, and quality standards.
This is a hands-on, field-focused engineering role in industrial environments—ideal for engineers who like being on site rather than behind a desk all day.
Key Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
This is a hands-on, field-focused engineering role in industrial environments—ideal for engineers who like being on site rather than behind a desk all day.
Key Responsibilities
- Support multiple capital projects (typically 1–3 months each) at power plants across Colorado
- Develop, implement, and maintain project-specific Quality Management Plans for high‐risk projects
- Perform on-site inspections and installation walkdowns to verify work against drawings, specs, and quality standards
- Monitor and document contractor work, identifying construction defects and quality issues; support resolution and follow-up
- Review project plans, schedules, and quality documentation
- Over time, take ownership for approving quality plans and completing field reports
- Coordinate daily with:
- Plant operations/maintenance teams (internal client)
- Project Managers (portfolio of 20–25)
- Multiple industrial contractors (mechanical, piping, some electrical)
- Participate in plan-of-the-day (POD) meetings at sites when visiting (typically 7:00 a.m.)
- Collaborate with quality engineers in other regions to share best practices and support your ramp-up
Required Qualifications
- 3–7 years of relevant experience (5–7 years preferred) in an industrial setting, such as:
- Power generation
- Oil & gas
- Utilities
- Heavy industrial facilities or large capital projects
- Hands-on experience in quality, inspection, or QA/QC in construction or maintenance, including:
- Inspecting and testing procedures
- Identifying construction defects / nonconformances
- Working with contractors on quality-related issues
- Bachelor’s degree (required) in one of the following:
- Mechanical Engineering (preferred)
- Electrical Engineering (preferred)
- Civil or Structural Engineering (acceptable)
- Construction Management (acceptable)
- Comfortable working on site in industrial facilities (power plants, heavy industrial, etc.)
- Strong organization and prioritization skills; able to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with project managers, plant staff, and contractors
- Self-starter with the ability to learn independently and seek out information:
- This is a new role in the region, with limited one-on-one training from the manager
- Must be proactive about leveraging documentation and peers in other regions
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
- Valid driver’s license
- Reliable personal vehicle for travel between sites within Colorado
- Experience as a Quality Engineer, Quality Inspector, or Construction Quality Specialist in:
- Power plants
- Oil & gas / utilities
- Industrial or heavy infrastructure projects
- Familiarity with Bluebeam, Procore, or similar project/drawing management tools
- Relevant certifications (preferred, not required), such as:
- Quality control / quality assurance certifications
- CWI – Certified Welding Inspector
- Lean Six Sigma or other Lean/continuous improvement credentials
- Quality auditor certifications