Kiewit Corporation

Lead Quality Engineer - KPE

Kiewit Corporation • $80K — $110K *
Lenexa, KS 66215In-Person
Energy & Utilities
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited program required.
  • 3+ years of design engineering experience preferred.
  • Proficient in structured problem-solving and causal analysis methodologies.
  • Ability to access all areas of active construction sites regardless of climate.
  • Demonstrated passion for safety and a commitment to a zero-incident culture.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain a comprehensive understanding of company standards, policies, and guidelines.
  • Communicate quality feedback and client critique results to employees promptly.
  • Initiate and track Corrective Action Reports (CARs).
  • Facilitate Root Cause and Apparent Cause Analyses to identify systemic issues.
  • Plan and conduct quality assessments for compliance and performance evaluation.
  • Proactively identify potential quality incidents before they occur.
  • Draft and manage Project Quality documentation including quality metrics and performance indicators.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and dependents.
  • Voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs.
  • Life insurance and disability coverage.
  • Retirement plans with matching contributions.
  • Generous paid time off.
Full Job Description
Requisition ID: 181202

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Power Engineering

Department: Quality

Market: Power

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

Are you looking for an opportunity to be a part of our emerging industrial and power markets? Our safety culture is strong at Kiewit Engineering Group. As a Quality Engineer, you will report directly to the Quality Manager, and will administer the Project Quality Plan. In this role, you will be responsible for assuring that the quality program is implemented throughout the project. You will assist in coordinating the Project Quality Plan activities associated with functions in engineering, all while supporting our procurement, construction, testing, and operations project partners.

Location

This position is based out of our Lenexa offices.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain a comprehensive understanding of company standards, policies, and guidelines.
  • Communicate client critique results and quality feedback to employees in a clear and timely manner.
  • Initiate, implement, track, and close Corrective Action Reports (CARs).
  • Facilitate Root Cause and Apparent Cause Analyses to identify systemic issues and preventive actions.
  • Plan and conduct quality assessments to evaluate compliance and performance.
  • Maintain strong knowledge of District Quality Manuals and project-specific quality requirements.
  • Proactively identify and mitigate potential quality incidents before they occur.
  • Participate in all project activities, providing quality assurance input and constructive feedback.
  • Support the planning and execution of internal quality audits and surveillances, including:
    • Reviewing required documentation and support materials
    • Interviewing project staff
    • Administering and evaluating online audit questionnaires to assess procedural compliance.
  • Provide administrative support for audits, Quality Department initiatives, and Monthly Operations Reviews.
  • Develop and deliver quality-related presentations.
  • Disseminate quality information by presenting at department and discipline meetings.
  • Mentor project staff and actively promote a culture of quality and continuous improvement.
  • Draft, maintain, and manage Project Quality documentation, including defined quality activities, metrics, and performance indicators.
  • Collect, organize, and analyze quality data using statistical methods to support proactive, data-driven solutions.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required.
    • Degree must be from an ABET accredited program
    • 3+ years of design engineering experience is ideal.
  • Proficient in the use of structured problem-solving and causal analysis methodologies.
  • Ability to freely access all areas of active construction sites and work effectively in a variety of climates and environmental conditions.
  • Highly motivated self-starter with a demonstrated passion for excellence and continuous improvement.
  • Strong work ethic with a commitment to completing work correctly and efficiently the first time.
  • Proven commitment to ethical behavior, integrity, and professional responsibility.
  • Demonstrated passion for safety, with the ability to actively support and promote a zero-incident culture.
  • Collaborative team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals, and objectives.
  • Strong organizational skills, time management capabilities, and exceptional attention to detail.

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Other Requirements:
  • Regular, reliable attendance
  • Work productively and meet deadlines timely
  • Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
  • Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
  • Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
  • May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.


We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

About Kiewit Corporation

Kiewit Corporation is an employee-owned Fortune 500 contractor based in Omaha, Nebraska. Privately held, it is one of the largest contractors in the world. Recent projects have included several bridge retrofittings in the San Francisco Bay Area, Interstate H-3 project in Hawaii, and building the world's largest geodesic dome at Henry Doorly Zoo in Omaha. Along with significant mining and off-shore operations, the company also contracts small grading (dirt moving) projects for residential or commercial development.

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Size
22,000 employees
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
Founded
1884
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