Quality engineer power plant

RINA is looking for a Quality Engineer to join a power plant construction project

Work Location: Houston + travel to project sites

Period: ASAP up to Mid 2027 ( 12 + months)

The Quality Engineer will serve as a key member of the Project Quality Team for a large-scale power generation project. The role focuses on engineering quality management, project quality planning, design assurance, contractor capability evaluation, and readiness verification across all phases of engineering and construction.

The ideal candidate brings deep experience in power plant engineering (combined cycle, simple cycle, gas turbines, electrical distribution, and balance-of-plant systems), along with proven competence in developing and implementing Quality Plans, reviewing engineering deliverables, evaluating EPC contractors, and executing engineering quality audits.

Key Responsibilities:

• Development of the internal Quality Plans
• Review of quality documentation
• Overall quality management for the project

Qualifications & Experience

Required:

• 12+ years of experience in Quality Engineering or Engineering Management for large-scale power plant projects (CCGT, simple cycle, GTG, substations, BESS, or utility‑scale infrastructure).
• Strong understanding of key industry codes and standards (ASME, API, IEEE, NEC/NFPA, ISO standards, NEMA, etc.).
• Significant experience reviewing engineering designs and performing design assurance and readiness validation.
• Experience developing Quality Plans, ITPs, engineering surveillance plans, design review procedures, and contractor capability evaluations.
• Ability to conduct structured engineering quality audits and lead issue resolution.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work across Owner–OEM–EPC interfaces.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or related Engineering discipline.
• Experience with GE, Solar Turbines, or other major OEM engineering documentation and quality processes.
• Background in both Owner-side and EPC or OEM engineering quality workflows.

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