Quality Assurance Engineer

Posting Date: 11 Nov 2026

City: Chicago

Location:

Chicago, IL, US, 60603

Contract Type: Permanent

Division: North America Infrastructure & Mobility

Level of experience: Intermediate

RINA is a global knowledge company where expertise travels across borders, disciplines, and industries. Every day, we collaborate on solving complex challenges that no single field could tackle alone. With a presence in more than 70 countries and 160 years of heritage, we turn individual know-how into collective progress.

We are currently recruiting for a Quality Assurance Engineer to join our project office in Chicago, IL within the North America Infrastructure & Mobility Division.

Please note that this position will work from our project office located at 11203 S. Corliss Ave, Chicago, IL 60628. Public transportation is not available.

Compensation Data

$110,000 - $150,000 commensurate with education and experience

Mission

The Quality Assurance Engineer will monitor and oversee all onsite construction activities on the Red Line Extension Project (RLE). This role is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing all quality assurance activities for a transit construction project. The role ensures that all work performed by contractors, suppliers, and subcontractors complies with contractual requirements, project specifications, regulatory standards, industry best practices, and project quality management systems. The role requires close collaboration with construction and engineering teams as well as the client, contractors and other project stakeholders. The Quality Assurance engineer will help promote a strong quality culture focused on accountability, continuous improvement, and successful project delivery.

The Ideal candidate has worked on other mega-transit Projects of similar size and complexity for CTA or other transit agencies and can maintain clear communication amongst stakeholders to resolve RLE Project issues related to quality between all stakeholders. The candidate must foster and maintain positive relationships with all RLE Project participants, contractors and stakeholders.

Key Accountabilities

Develop and help implement the Project Quality assurance plan
Ensure compliance with project requirements, client standards and contractual obligations.
Promote a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement across project teams.
Oversee quality assurance activities for civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, process and earthworks construction.
Verify that construction and installation activities meet approved drawings, specifications, standards and procedures.
Evaluate contractor quality programs and performance
Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and client-specific quality requirements.
Maintain quality records and turnover documentation.
Review inspection reports, test results, and as-built documentation.
Track quality trends and key performance indicators (KPIs).
Interface and coordinate with other RSP-JV disciplines as needed, including government & community relations, third-party and railroads, permitting, design, and constructability reviews, and general construction oversight.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, architecture, or any other related field. In lieu of a Bachelor’s degree, an associate’s degree and 10+ years of experience, or just 15+ years of experience working on transit, transportation, or other large-scale infrastructure construction projects, is acceptable.
5+ years of experience working on transit, transportation, or other large-scale infrastructure construction Projects.
2+ years in relevant hands-on quality assurance experience in active transit settings.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders and represent the company and RLE Project in a professional manner.
Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and often stressful environment.
Strong problem-solving, analytical, and negotiation skills.
Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations related to public transit and construction projects.
Strong computer skills, including the ability to efficiently use email and the full range of Microsoft products.
Strong ability to read, understand, and interpret contracts, including drawings, specifications, technical requirements, and general contract language.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICAITONS:

Must have the ability to commute to and from home to and around the RLE Project site daily and as otherwise needed.
Able to work off shifts or other non-typical work schedules based on the RLE Project needs and to support the field work.
Must be able to work in person on the RLE Project site full-time. This position does not offer remote work as an option.

PREFERRED QUALIFICAITONS:

Working knowledge or experience using Trimble Unity Construct (formerly e-Builder).
Experience working on CTA construction projects as a Construction Manager, General Contractor, or Subcontractor.
Knowledge or experience related to working on federally funded transit or transportation projects.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work being performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

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Competencies

WORKPLACE DYNAMICS - Resourcefulness in shaping progress and working efficiently.
PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT - Ownership for life, work and results, striving to grow professionally and personally.
INTERPERSONAL INFLUENCE - Skills and strategies we use to interact effectively with others.
DOMAIN & BUSINESS ACUMEN - Applying a scientific approach and critical thinking in operations and solution development within area of expertise.
FORESIGHT & INSIGHT - Context awareness adopting a systemic perspective and informed decision making.

At RINA, your growth drives our innovation. We bring together engineers, inspectors, digital minds and specialists from more than 100 nationalities, creating an environment where diverse perspectives sharpen how we think, collaborate and deliver.

RINA North America provides a comprehensive benefits package, including the following insurance options: Medical, Dental, Vision, Medical Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Transit, Parking, Basic Life, Basic AD&D, Voluntary Life, Voluntary AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Voluntary Accident, Voluntary Critical Illness, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, and Employee Assistance Program. Additional benefits provided include paid time off, company holidays, tuition reimbursement, nursery grant, travel resource services, and 401K plan with company discretionary match.

Flexibility and respect drive how we work. We are committed to building a workplace where every person feels valued, empowered to develop their potential, and safe from discrimination or harassment of any kind. It is the policy of RINA to provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disabilities, marital status, sexual orientation, genetics, military status, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans (veterans who served during a war or in a campaign or expedition for which a badge has been authorized), and Armed Forces service medal veteran, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. We are strongly committed to this policy and believe in the concept and spirit of the law.

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