The Role
The Construction Quality Engineer – Electrical, Instrumentation, and Controls (ICE) provides daily, field‑based quality oversight of ICE construction execution, quality documentation, and turnover readiness in support of Refinery projects. The role supports project work executed both inside and outside TAR windows and operates within a shared Projects and TAR quality resource model to support package completion, compliance, and readiness for Mechanical Completion, System Handover, and commissioning.
The role verifies that ICE construction activities are executed in accordance with Issued for Construction drawings, project specifications, approved work practices, and applicable codes. The position interfaces closely with Construction, Contractor QC, Commissioning, Operations, and Discipline Engineers to ensure quality requirements are embedded at the workface and verified prior to turnover.
ICE scope includes construction and installation of electrical, instrumentation, and control systems and associated equipment such as field instruments, panels, control systems, power distribution and motor control interfaces, safety systems, and supporting communications infrastructure.
The role may also support one‑off supplier inspection activities such as Factory Acceptance Tests or final inspections under defined scope and direction.
Key Accountabilities
Daily Field Presence and Workface Oversight
- Maintain daily field presence and perform walkdowns of active ICE work to verify installation quality, testing readiness, and compliance with drawings, specifications, approved work practices, and ITPs
- Coordinate daily with Construction supervision and Contractor QC to address quality issues, inspection priorities, and turnover readiness
Job Notes and Work Packages (EWP, CWP, IWP)
- Review EWPs, Job Notes, CWPs, and IWPs to confirm ICE scope, inspection requirements, and acceptance criteria are defined prior to execution
- Participate in IFR reviews of ICE Job Notes and IWPs and provide quality input related to constructability, inspection, testing, and turnover
- Verify ICE work is executed in accordance with approved work packages and communicated scope boundaries
ICE Construction Quality Oversight
- Verify ICE installations meet workmanship, installation, labeling, termination, grounding, and hazardous area requirements
- Confirm construction quality for ICE scope associated with electrical, instrumentation, control, safety, and power distribution systems
Inspection, Testing, and Mechanical Completion
- Witness and verify ICE inspection and testing activities defined by work packages and ITPs
- Confirm required testing such as megger testing, grounding and bonding, continuity checks, calibration, and loop verification are completed and technically acceptable
- Verify ICE scope readiness for Mechanical Completion based on completed work, testing, and resolution of quality issues
Quality Control Packages, NCR Management, and Acceptance of Work
- Support progressive build of ICE Quality Control Packages in coordination with Contractor QC
- Verify QC packages include required inspection records, test results, drawings, RFIs, NCRs, and punch list documentation
- Initiate ICE construction NCRs in ESQ2 and verify corrective actions are completed
- Support Acceptance of Work by confirming mechanical completion readiness and documentation closeout
Punch List Management and Turnover Readiness
- Participate in walkdowns supporting Mechanical Completion and System Handover readiness
- Verify ICE punch list items are clearly defined, corrected, and closed in alignment with project turnover expectations
Commissioning and Startup Readiness Support
- Support loop checks and functional testing activities dependent on ICE construction completion
- Support commissioning readiness by verifying ICE construction completion, documentation, and testing prior to energization or functional checkout
- Support Pre‑Startup Safety Review (PSSR) readiness for ICE scope by verifying construction completion, required testing, Quality Control Package closeout, and resolution of ICE‑related punch list and NCRs prior to system handover
Self‑Verification, Leadership in the Field, and Right First Time
- Perform Self‑Verification and Oversight activities applicable to ICE construction scope
- Conduct Leadership in the Field engagements to reinforce quality expectations and safe execution
- Perform Right First Time observations and support early identification and correction of quality issues
Construction Interface and Additional Inspection Support
- Interface with Construction, Contractor QC, Commissioning, and Operations teams to resolve quality issues and support turnover
Support one‑off supplier inspection activities such as FATs or final inspections when assigned
Location: Indiana/Greater Chicago area
Duration: 3 years with potential of extension
The position is contingent upon contract award
Responsibilities
DNV is a proud equal-opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, or business need, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. DNV is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. US applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact the North America Recruitment Department (hrrecruitment.northamerica@dnv.com). Information received relating to accommodations will be addressed confidentially.
Qualifications
Qualifications & Experience
Essential Education
- High School Diploma required
- Associate degree or technical training in Electrical, Instrumentation, or Controls preferred
- Formal training in quality control, inspection, or construction verification preferred
Essential Experience and Job Requirements
- Minimum 5 years experience in Electrical, Instrumentation, and Controls construction quality, inspection, or supervision roles in refining or heavy industrial environments
- Demonstrated experience performing daily field walkdowns and workface quality verification
- Experience reviewing ICE inspection and test documentation and supporting Mechanical Completion and turnover
- Working knowledge of ICE construction testing practices including electrical testing, grounding, continuity, calibration, and loop verification
- Working knowledge of hazardous area installation requirements
- Experience supporting Quality Control Package build, NCR management, Acceptance of Work, and punch list closeout
- Ability to read and apply drawings, work packages, and specifications to field quality verification
Desired Qualifications
ASQ CQI, CQA, CQE
Journey Electrician or equivalent field credential
ISA Certified
CompEX Certifications EX01 through EX04 or equivalent hazardous area certifications
NICET
API SIEE
Familiarity with NEC NFPA 70 and NFPA 70E
Experience supporting commissioning or startup activities on refinery or process unit projects
Other Criteria
- Strong communication skills with ability to work directly with Construction, Commissioning, Operations, and Contractor teams
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required for project execution or supplier inspection support
- Ability to work day or night shifts as required by project and TAR execution needs
- Ability to work at heights and in industrial field environments
- TWIC card required for site access