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Get Access To All JobsA WORLD LEADER IN TESTING, INSPECTION & CERTIFICATION SERVICES
Bureau Veritas offers dynamic, exciting employment opportunities with an attractive salary/benefit package and an opportunity to play a vital role with a global organization. If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to become part of a stellar team of professionals, we invite you to apply online today.
Bureau Veritas is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other non-job-related characteristics.
This position is responsible to ensure equal opportunity in employment in that all persons are treated equally and on the basis of merit, in decisions regarding selection, placement, promotions, training, work assignments, transfers and other personnel actions.
Location: Whiting, Indiana
Work Environment: Refinery / Field-Based
Schedule: Day or night shifts may be required based on project and turnaround needs
Travel: Domestic and international travel may be required
Important Notice Regarding This Opportunity
This position is associated with a pending contract award. Employment and the anticipated start date are contingent upon successful contract award, client approval, and project requirements.
Position Overview
The Construction Quality Engineer – Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls (ICE) provides field-based quality oversight for electrical, instrumentation, and controls construction activities supporting refinery projects in Whiting, Indiana.
This role is responsible for verifying construction quality, inspection and testing requirements, quality documentation, and turnover readiness. The position supports work performed both inside and outside turnaround (TAR) windows and works closely with Construction, Contractor QC, Commissioning, Operations, and Discipline Engineering teams.
The ICE scope may include electrical systems, field instrumentation, control systems, panels, power distribution and motor control interfaces, safety systems, and supporting communications infrastructure.
The position may also support supplier inspection activities, including Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) and final inspections, as required.
Key Responsibilities
Field Quality Oversight
- Maintain a daily field presence and conduct walkdowns of active ICE construction work.
- Verify installation quality and compliance with Issued for Construction (IFC) drawings, project specifications, approved work practices, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), and applicable codes.
- Coordinate with Construction supervision and Contractor QC to address quality issues, inspection priorities, and turnover readiness.
Work Packages
- Review Engineering Work Packages (EWPs), Job Notes, Construction Work Packages (CWPs), and Installation Work Packages (IWPs).
- Confirm inspection requirements, acceptance criteria, and ICE scope are clearly defined before execution.
- Participate in Issued for Review (IFR) reviews and provide quality input related to constructability, inspection, testing, and turnover.
- Verify field work is performed in accordance with approved work packages and established scope boundaries.
ICE Construction Quality
- Verify electrical, instrumentation, and controls installations meet applicable workmanship and installation requirements.
- Review labeling, terminations, grounding, hazardous-area installations, instrumentation, controls, safety systems, and power distribution work.
- Identify quality concerns and work collaboratively with field teams to resolve issues.
Inspection, Testing & Mechanical Completion
- Witness and verify inspection and testing activities required by work packages and ITPs.
- Confirm required testing, including megger testing, grounding and bonding, continuity checks, calibration, and loop verification.
- Verify that testing is properly documented and technically acceptable.
- Support Mechanical Completion readiness and turnover.
Quality Documentation & NCR Management
- Support the progressive development of Quality Control Packages with Contractor QC.
- Verify packages contain 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 and documentation closeout.
Punch List & Turnover
- Participate in Mechanical Completion and System Handover walkdowns.
- Verify ICE punch-list items are clearly documented, corrected, and closed.
- Support turnover readiness in accordance with project requirements.
Commissioning & Startup
- Verify ICE construction completion, testing, and documentation before energization or functional checkout.
- Support loop checks and functional testing activities.
- Support Pre-Startup Safety Review (PSSR) readiness by confirming completion of required work, testing, Quality Control Packages, NCRs, and punch-list items.
Field Leadership & Quality
- Perform applicable Self-Verification and Oversight activities.
- Conduct Leadership in the Field engagements to reinforce quality expectations and safe execution.
- Perform Right First Time observations and support early identification and resolution of quality issues.
Additional Inspection Support
- Work closely with Construction, Contractor QC, Commissioning, Operations, and Engineering teams to support project execution and turnover.
- Support supplier inspections, FATs, and final inspections when assigned.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls construction quality, inspection, or supervision within a refinery, petrochemical, or heavy industrial environment.
- Demonstrated experience conducting daily field walkdowns and workface quality verification.
- Experience reviewing ICE inspection and test documentation.
- Experience supporting Mechanical Completion and project turnover.
- Working knowledge of electrical testing, grounding and bonding, continuity testing, calibration, and loop verification.
- Working knowledge of hazardous-area installation requirements.
- Experience with Quality Control Packages, NCR management, Acceptance of Work, and punch-list closeout.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, work packages, and technical documentation.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with Construction, Commissioning, Operations, Engineering, and Contractor teams.
- TWIC card required for site access.
- Ability to work at heights and within an active industrial/refinery environment.
- Ability to work day or night shifts based on project and turnaround requirements.
- Willingness to travel domestically or internationally when required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate degree or technical training in Electrical, Instrumentation, or Controls.
- Formal quality control, inspection, or construction verification training.
- ASQ CQI, CQA, or CQE certification.
- Journeyman Electrician or equivalent field credential.
- ISA certification.
- CompEx EX01–EX04 or equivalent hazardous-area certification.
- NICET certification.
- API SIEE certification.
- Familiarity with NEC/NFPA 70 and NFPA 70E.
- Experience supporting commissioning or startup activities within refinery or process-unit projects.
Contract Award Contingency
This opportunity is being recruited in anticipation of a potential contract award. Any employment offer and anticipated start date are contingent upon successful contract award, client approval, project requirements, and any applicable onboarding or site-access requirements.
If you are an individual with a disability and you would like us to assist you with searching the Careers Page site for employment opportunities and/or assistance with completing your profile and application, please contact us at 1-888-357-7020 or email us with your request to NorthAmericaTA@bureauveritas.com.
We are happy to assist you and encourage you to consider Bureau Veritas for your next great career opportunity!
If you would like additional information regarding Bureau Veritas' federal obligations in regards to equal employment opportunity, please click the link below:
https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters
A WORLD LEADER IN TESTING, INSPECTION & CERTIFICATION SERVICES
Bureau Veritas offers dynamic, exciting employment opportunities with an attractive salary/benefit package and an opportunity to play a vital role with a global organization. If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to become part of a stellar team of professionals, we invite you to apply online today.
Bureau Veritas is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other non-job-related characteristics.
This position is responsible to ensure equal opportunity in employment in that all persons are treated equally and on the basis of merit, in decisions regarding selection, placement, promotions, training, work assignments, transfers and other personnel actions.
Location: Whiting, Indiana
Work Environment: Refinery / Field-Based
Schedule: Day or night shifts may be required based on project and turnaround needs
Travel: Domestic and international travel may be required
Important Notice Regarding This Opportunity
This position is associated with a pending contract award. Employment and the anticipated start date are contingent upon successful contract award, client approval, and project requirements.
Position Overview
The Construction Quality Engineer – Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls (ICE) provides field-based quality oversight for electrical, instrumentation, and controls construction activities supporting refinery projects in Whiting, Indiana.
This role is responsible for verifying construction quality, inspection and testing requirements, quality documentation, and turnover readiness. The position supports work performed both inside and outside turnaround (TAR) windows and works closely with Construction, Contractor QC, Commissioning, Operations, and Discipline Engineering teams.
The ICE scope may include electrical systems, field instrumentation, control systems, panels, power distribution and motor control interfaces, safety systems, and supporting communications infrastructure.
The position may also support supplier inspection activities, including Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) and final inspections, as required.
Key Responsibilities
Field Quality Oversight
- Maintain a daily field presence and conduct walkdowns of active ICE construction work.
- Verify installation quality and compliance with Issued for Construction (IFC) drawings, project specifications, approved work practices, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), and applicable codes.
- Coordinate with Construction supervision and Contractor QC to address quality issues, inspection priorities, and turnover readiness.
Work Packages
- Review Engineering Work Packages (EWPs), Job Notes, Construction Work Packages (CWPs), and Installation Work Packages (IWPs).
- Confirm inspection requirements, acceptance criteria, and ICE scope are clearly defined before execution.
- Participate in Issued for Review (IFR) reviews and provide quality input related to constructability, inspection, testing, and turnover.
- Verify field work is performed in accordance with approved work packages and established scope boundaries.
ICE Construction Quality
- Verify electrical, instrumentation, and controls installations meet applicable workmanship and installation requirements.
- Review labeling, terminations, grounding, hazardous-area installations, instrumentation, controls, safety systems, and power distribution work.
- Identify quality concerns and work collaboratively with field teams to resolve issues.
Inspection, Testing & Mechanical Completion
- Witness and verify inspection and testing activities required by work packages and ITPs.
- Confirm required testing, including megger testing, grounding and bonding, continuity checks, calibration, and loop verification.
- Verify that testing is properly documented and technically acceptable.
- Support Mechanical Completion readiness and turnover.
Quality Documentation & NCR Management
- Support the progressive development of Quality Control Packages with Contractor QC.
- Verify packages contain 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 and documentation closeout.
Punch List & Turnover
- Participate in Mechanical Completion and System Handover walkdowns.
- Verify ICE punch-list items are clearly documented, corrected, and closed.
- Support turnover readiness in accordance with project requirements.
Commissioning & Startup
- Verify ICE construction completion, testing, and documentation before energization or functional checkout.
- Support loop checks and functional testing activities.
- Support Pre-Startup Safety Review (PSSR) readiness by confirming completion of required work, testing, Quality Control Packages, NCRs, and punch-list items.
Field Leadership & Quality
- Perform applicable Self-Verification and Oversight activities.
- Conduct Leadership in the Field engagements to reinforce quality expectations and safe execution.
- Perform Right First Time observations and support early identification and resolution of quality issues.
Additional Inspection Support
- Work closely with Construction, Contractor QC, Commissioning, Operations, and Engineering teams to support project execution and turnover.
- Support supplier inspections, FATs, and final inspections when assigned.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls construction quality, inspection, or supervision within a refinery, petrochemical, or heavy industrial environment.
- Demonstrated experience conducting daily field walkdowns and workface quality verification.
- Experience reviewing ICE inspection and test documentation.
- Experience supporting Mechanical Completion and project turnover.
- Working knowledge of electrical testing, grounding and bonding, continuity testing, calibration, and loop verification.
- Working knowledge of hazardous-area installation requirements.
- Experience with Quality Control Packages, NCR management, Acceptance of Work, and punch-list closeout.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, work packages, and technical documentation.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with Construction, Commissioning, Operations, Engineering, and Contractor teams.
- TWIC card required for site access.
- Ability to work at heights and within an active industrial/refinery environment.
- Ability to work day or night shifts based on project and turnaround requirements.
- Willingness to travel domestically or internationally when required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate degree or technical training in Electrical, Instrumentation, or Controls.
- Formal quality control, inspection, or construction verification training.
- ASQ CQI, CQA, or CQE certification.
- Journeyman Electrician or equivalent field credential.
- ISA certification.
- CompEx EX01–EX04 or equivalent hazardous-area certification.
- NICET certification.
- API SIEE certification.
- Familiarity with NEC/NFPA 70 and NFPA 70E.
- Experience supporting commissioning or startup activities within refinery or process-unit projects.
Contract Award Contingency
This opportunity is being recruited in anticipation of a potential contract award. Any employment offer and anticipated start date are contingent upon successful contract award, client approval, project requirements, and any applicable onboarding or site-access requirements.
If you are an individual with a disability and you would like us to assist you with searching the Careers Page site for employment opportunities and/or assistance with completing your profile and application, please contact us at 1-888-357-7020 or email us with your request to NorthAmericaTA@bureauveritas.com.
We are happy to assist you and encourage you to consider Bureau Veritas for your next great career opportunity!
If you would like additional information regarding Bureau Veritas' federal obligations in regards to equal employment opportunity, please click the link below:
https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship in Construction
Verify your role qualifies under USMCA
TN visas cover specific construction-adjacent titles: civil engineers, urban planners, physicists, and scientific technicians. A general site supervisor or project coordinator role typically won't qualify. Confirm your job title maps to an approved USMCA category before targeting employers.
Gather credential documentation before applying
Border officers and consular officials need proof your degree matches your job title. A civil engineering role requires an engineering degree, not a construction management diploma. Get official transcripts and credential evaluations ready before your first employer conversation.
Target employers with active federal contracts
Federal contractors are required to use E-Verify, which means their HR teams are familiar with work authorization processes. Firms bidding on public infrastructure projects are more likely to have in-house experience handling TN visa paperwork for cross-border hires.
Search for TN-sponsoring construction employers on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters construction roles by TN visa sponsorship history, saving you the work of cold-screening firms. Search by discipline, such as civil engineering or environmental science, to find employers who have hired Canadian and Mexican professionals before.
Ask employers about their TN letter process upfront
The employer support letter is the document that makes or breaks your TN application at the port of entry or consulate. Ask hiring managers whether they have a template or have issued TN letters before, so you avoid offers that stall during onboarding.
Prepare for port-of-entry processing if you are Canadian
Canadian citizens can apply for TN status directly at a land border or airport without scheduling a consular appointment. Bring your offer letter, degree documents, and professional credentials. CBP officers adjudicate on the spot, so a complete package prevents delays.
Construction TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which construction roles actually qualify for a TN visa?
The TN visa does not cover general construction trades or site management as standalone roles. Qualifying titles in the construction sector are typically civil engineers, geological engineers, environmental scientists, urban planners, and scientific technicians whose work requires a relevant bachelor's degree. If your title is superintendent, estimator, or project manager without an underlying qualifying profession, TN is unlikely to apply without restructuring the role.
How does TN compare to H-1B for construction professionals?
TN has no annual lottery and no cap for Canadian citizens, so you can secure status as soon as an employer issues the support letter. H-1B visa requires entering a lottery with roughly a one-in-four selection chance and a wait of up to a year before work can begin. For construction professionals in qualifying roles, TN is faster and more predictable, though it does not lead to a green card directly and must be renewed to maintain status.
Can I switch construction employers while on TN status?
Yes, but you must obtain a new TN approval tied to the new employer before starting work there. Canadians can apply at a port of entry with a new employer letter. Mexicans must schedule a new consular appointment. There is no grace period that allows you to work for a new employer while the application is pending, so timing the transition carefully with your hiring manager is important.
How do I find construction employers who will sponsor TN visas?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. You can filter construction and engineering roles by TN visa sponsorship, which surfaces employers who have a demonstrated history of hiring Canadian and Mexican professionals. This removes the guesswork of cold-applying to firms that may not understand the TN process or be willing to issue a support letter.
Does my Mexican engineering credential need to be evaluated to qualify?
Yes. Mexican-educated professionals must demonstrate that their degree is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree in the relevant field. A credential evaluation from a recognized evaluation service provides documentation that CBP officers and consular officials rely on when assessing your application. Without it, even a legitimate engineering credential from a Mexican institution may not be accepted at the port of entry or consulate.