Design Engineer

Quality Design Engineer – Power DivisionQE1 / QE2 / QE3 (Level based on experience)Location: Kansas City, MO (Client Headquarters)Work Arrangement: Primarily onsite with hybrid flexibility based on project phase; occasional travel to project sites or supplier facilitiesDepartment: Quality Assurance / Quality Control (QA/QC)Reports To: Engineering Quality Manager (EQM)Company: Our Client – Power DivisionAbout the RoleOur client, a top-tier North American EPC contractor, is seeking a Quality Design Engineer to join their Power Division team in Kansas City. This role sits at the intersection of engineering and quality — you will be the technical gatekeeper responsible for reviewing design documentation produced by internal engineering teams and validating it against company standards, client expectations, and industry codes before it moves forward.This is not a field QA/QC inspection role. You will spend the majority of your time in the design office reviewing drawings, calculations, specifications, and engineering deliverables across mechanical, electrical, and civil disciplines. You will work on a portfolio that includes combined-cycle power plants, renewable energy facilities, and large-scale energy infrastructure projects across North America — partnering closely with multidisciplinary teams across the full EPC (engineering, procurement, construction) lifecycle.Key ResponsibilitiesScope and ownership scale with experience level (QE1 – Entry | QE2 – Mid-Level | QE3 – Senior):Review design deliverables — drawings, calculations, specifications, P&IDs, one-lines, equipment data sheets — and validate them against internal company standards and applicable industry codesIdentify gaps, errors, and non-conformances in engineering documentation and partner with design leads to drive resolutionProvide design greenlight / hold-point approvals to allow deliverables to move forward to procurement and constructionDevelop, implement, and manage project-specific Quality Plans and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) as they relate to design and engineering workDrive Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Corrective Actions (CA), and Preventive Actions (PA) for design-related quality issuesInterface with engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and client QA teams to ensure design intent is preserved through executionManage QA/QC documentation, design review records, turnover packages, and project closeout requirementsProvide technical guidance and mentorship to junior quality team members (QE2 / QE3)Support supplier quality audits, subcontractor design oversight, and system completions as neededEnsure compliance with industry codes including ASME, AWS, NEC, IEEE, and ACI, as well as client specificationsRequired QualificationsBachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Industrial, or related discipline)2–10 years of design engineering experience in power generation, EPC, or heavy industrial sectorsHands-on experience producing design deliverables (drawings, calcs, specs) — you know what “good” looks like because you have done the work yourselfWorking knowledge of construction practices and how design decisions impact field execution in EPC environmentsStrong interpersonal, documentation, and problem-solving skills — comfortable holding design engineers accountable to standardsFlexibility to support occasional travel to project sites or supplier facilitiesPreferred QualificationsPrior experience in a design review, design checker, squad check, or design assurance roleFamiliarity with QA systems, design quality processes, or engineering management of change (MOC) workflowsExperience with welding/NDE inspections or electrical testing is a plusCertifications such as ASQ CQE/CQA, AWS CWI, or equivalent are a strong advantageExperience working across multi-discipline teams (mech / elec / civil / I&C) on power generation projectsWhy Join Our Client – Power DivisionWork for one of the most respected engineering and construction firms in North AmericaHelp deliver high-impact energy infrastructure that powers communities across the U.S.Collaborative work culture with clear long-term career growth paths and a defined senior-leadership trackCompetitive salary, performance bonuses, full benefits, and relocation support if neededAccess to training, certifications, and mentoring from senior engineering leadersWork EnvironmentPrimary office location: Kansas City, MOTravel: Project-related travel as needed, typically within North AmericaWork flexibility: Hybrid/remote flexibility based on project phases and responsibilities