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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 as a Construction Intern
Match your credentials to a qualifying TN category
Construction Intern roles don't have their own TN visa category. You need a degree in civil engineering, architecture, or a related field to qualify under Engineer or Scientist. Confirm your specific degree aligns with the job's technical duties before applying.
Target firms with active engineering project pipelines
General contractors and civil engineering consultancies are the most reliable sponsors for construction intern roles. Look for firms with ongoing federal or infrastructure contracts, as those projects typically require licensed engineers who expect to file TN petitions routinely.
Get your degree credentials evaluated before the offer stage
If your engineering degree is from a Canadian or Mexican institution, a credential evaluation from a NACES-member evaluator confirms U.S. equivalency. Do this before negotiations so you're ready when the employer asks for documentation.
Ask the employer to prepare a detailed offer letter
TN approval at the border or consulate depends heavily on the offer letter. It must specify your job title, duties tied to your engineering or science credentials, the period of employment, and that you won't be displacing a U.S. worker.
Search for sponsoring employers through Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to find construction and engineering employers with recent visa filings who understand work visa sponsorship processes. Filtering by employer sponsorship experience helps you target firms familiar with supporting international talent, rather than cold-applying to companies with no visa sponsorship background.
Understand the Mexican consular appointment timeline
Mexican citizens can't self-process at the border and must schedule a consular interview, which can add several weeks. Factor this into your start date negotiation with the employer so you're not agreeing to an unrealistic first day.
Construction Intern TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Construction Intern role qualify for TN visa sponsorship?
Not automatically. The TN visa doesn't have a standalone category for construction interns. To qualify, your role and your degree must align with a recognized TN category such as Engineer. If your internship involves civil, structural, or construction engineering tasks and you hold a relevant degree, it can qualify under that category.
How does TN compare to H-1B for construction internship roles?
TN is significantly more accessible for this role. There's no annual lottery, no cap for Canadians, and approval can happen at the port of entry. H-1B visa requires lottery selection, a spring registration window, and months of processing time. For a construction internship tied to an engineering degree, TN is the faster and more reliable path for Canadian and Mexican citizens.
What documents does the employer need to provide for my TN application?
Your employer needs to provide a formal offer letter on company letterhead that specifies your job title, your professional duties tied to a qualifying TN category, the employment period, and your educational qualifications. For construction intern roles, the letter should explicitly describe the engineering or technical nature of your work, not just administrative or general site tasks.
Where can I find construction employers who sponsor TN visas?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. You can filter employers by their recent visa filings in construction and engineering, which surfaces firms already experienced with work visa sponsorship. That experience matters because employers who have sponsored visas before are far more likely to move quickly once you receive an offer.
Can I apply for a construction internship TN visa if my degree is still in progress?
No. TN requires a completed degree from a recognized institution that aligns with the qualifying professional category. If you're still enrolled, you aren't eligible for TN status yet. F-1 CPT may be an option if you're studying at a U.S. institution, but TN requires the credential to already be conferred at the time of application.