The opportunity:

Quality Systems Engineers are exposed to multiple facets of our dredging projects with responsibilities for safety, quality control, quality assurance, documentation, and supporting the project team with a wide range of project related issues.

About the Company:

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation is the largest provider of dredging services in the United States. In addition, Great Lakes is fully engaged in expanding its core business into the rapidly developing offshore wind energy industry. The Company has a long history of performing significant international projects. The Company employs experienced civil, ocean and mechanical engineering staff in its estimating, production and project management functions. In its over 133-year history, the Company has never failed to complete a marine project. Great Lakes owns and operates the largest and most diverse fleet in the U.S. dredging industry, comprised of approximately 200 specialized vessels. Great Lakes has a disciplined training program for engineers that ensures experienced-based performance as they advance through Company operations. The Company's Incident-and Injury-Free® (IIF®) safety management program is integrated into all aspects of the Company's culture. The Company's commitment to the IIF® culture promotes a work environment where employee safety is paramount.

Responsibilities and functions include:

Ensuring a safe work environment for all operations and tasks
Advancing safe work initiatives to attain our IIF goals through implementation and support of safety actions goals established by the Site Engineering Safety Action Plan and other standards for operations. (I.e. Orientations, Activity Hazard Analysis, Job Safety Analysis, Near Miss Meetings, preparatory and Initial phase meetings, etc.)
Performing the duties of a CQC Manager as defined by the client specifications.
Developing the project Quality Control Plan and Environmental Control Plan.
Developing other plans as required by the contract. (i.e. Heavy lift plans, towing plans, pipeline crossings, etc.)
Ensuring all project activities to be consistent with GLDD best practices and contract specifications.
Ensuring the quality of submittals to the client. (RMS 3.0)
Ensuring compliance with all contract plans, specifications and the execution of the project Quality Control Plan and the Environmental Protection Plan in support of Project Management.
Properly documenting any non-compliance issues in a timely manner and informing Project Management.
Documenting any issues that might require clarification or issues that may lead to a claim against the client.
Preparing, attending, and taking minute minutes for all client meetings.
Conducting regular site visits to ensure equipment, supplies, and work products continue to meet client specifications. Enumerating any non-conformities and apprising project management.

Education/Experience required:

Bachelors degree from an accredited engineering program; Degrees in Civil Engineering, Ocean Engineering or Construction Management are preferred
3-5+ years experience within the marine construction, excavation, earthworks or water resources fields
Working knowledge of MS Office, AutoCAD, and the USACE Resident Management System (RMS)

Other requirements:

Excellent communication skills (Written and verbal)
Proficient computer skills. (RMS 3.0, Primavera P6, Excel, Word, Adobe, AutoCAD)
Ability to travel.
May occasionally lift and carry miscellaneous equipment, supplies, and parts generally weighing 25 to 50 lbs.

Benefits:

Competitive salary and bonus program
401(k) program that includes 100% company matching of the first 6% of employee contributions with immediate vesting
Annual profit-sharing contributions by the company to participants' 401(k) accounts based on company's annual performance
Annual short term incentive bonus's and merit raises based on company and personal performance.
Medical, Dental, Prescription, Life and Disability insurance plans

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breast-feeding and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability (including medical condition), military or veteran status, political preference, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, or other status protected by law or regulation.

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