Quality Assurance Engineer - Civil / Tunnel Infrastructure

***This position is posted to source for current/future opportunities - we are eager to connect with talented professionals seeking their next role. We will contact you with status of current/expected opportunities.

SHELADIA Associates is a multi-disciplinary international professional consulting firm with demonstrated experience in the successful management and implementation of development projects worldwide. SHELADIA believes practicality and sustainability in development projects require flexible resource management, active participation of all stakeholders, and a shared goal of strengthening institutions and operational systems to optimize available resources.

Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

We're seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Engineer with a civil construction or infrastructure background to join our team in Baltimore, United States. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the highest quality standards are met in our engineering projects through rigorous testing and quality control processes.

• Develop and implement comprehensive quality assurance strategies and methodologies
• Design, execute, and maintain test plans, test cases, and test scripts for complex software systems
• Conduct thorough manual and automated testing to identify and document software defects
• Familiar with Amtrak, FRA, and state/local requirements for safety, environmental compliance, labor standards, and construction documentation
• Skilled in preparing compliance logs, monthly reports, non-conformance reports, and audit documentation
• Ability to interface with PMIS (Project Management Information Systems) like e-Builder, Primavera Unifier, or Procore
• Coordinates between design, construction, and compliance teams
• Interfaces with Amtrak compliance officers, contractors, and third-party reviewers.
• Familiar with field inspection processes, submittal review, RFIs, and change order documentation from a compliance standpoint
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, and database/reporting tools
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Management, or a closely related field
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) certification
• 5+ years of experience in quality assurance engineering
• Strong knowledge of quality assurance methodologies and best practices
• 7+ years of experience in infrastructure or heavy civil engineering, with 3+ years focused on compliance, reporting, or QA/QC
• Previous experience with rail/transit projects, particularly for Amtrak, FRA, or FTA, is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with tunnel construction methods (e.g., cut-and-cover, TBM, NATM)
• Experience with federal procurement and reporting requirements, including Davis-Bacon compliance, Buy America, and NEPA

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Construction Manager (CCM) or equivalent
• OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety Certification
• Experience with Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) tracking and reporting
• Knowledge of FTA Circulars or FRA guidelines if federal funding is involved

Salary: Salary range is dependent on scope of work, location of project, as well as level of experience. This range could fall anywhere between $120k - $175k

Sheladia provides employees the opportunity to work in a diverse, multi-cultural environment with exposure to and collaboration with multiple disciplines on a variety of projects. You will work in a hands-on, collaborative team environment. 

Sheladia Associates, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Compensation commensurate with experience.