Principal Engineer (Structural QA/QC)

TL;DR

Principal Engineer (Structural QA/QC): Overseeing structural quality assurance and governance across 30+ industrial facilities with an accent on repair remediation, contractor oversight, and compliance with industry standards. Focus on developing QA/QC processes, performing field inspections, and mentoring a multidisciplinary quality team.

Location: Must be based in or able to work from Florham Park, NJ, with approximately 30-40% travel to facilities.

Salary: $145,000–$170,000 per year.

Company

hirify.global is a leader in sustainable waste solutions, providing innovative materials management and recovery services to help organizations achieve carbon-negative outcomes.

What you will do

• Develop and implement standard QA/QC work processes for structural repair activities across multiple facilities.
• Provide technical reviews of repair scopes, drawings, and engineering packages to ensure compliance.
• Conduct field inspections and collaborate with certified weld inspectors to validate repair quality.
• Perform structural risk analyses, identify nonconformances, and track corrective actions.
• Coordinate across engineering, operations, and maintenance groups to align on repair priorities and budgets.
• Build and mentor a multidisciplinary QA/QC team to manage quality governance across the facility portfolio.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Structural or Civil Engineering required; PE license preferred.
• 7+ years of structural engineering experience in industrial environments like power generation or petrochemical.
• Demonstrated experience in QA/QC and contractor/vendor oversight.
• Strong understanding of relevant codes, standards, and structural risk analysis.
• Ability to travel approximately 30-40% of the time to various facility sites.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills for reporting to stakeholders.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with nondestructive testing (NDT) methods.
• Experience with risk-based inspection (RBI) or reliability-centered maintenance (RCM).
• Knowledge of industrial safety standards and contractor management practices.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits including medical, prescription drug, vision, and dental plans.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid parental leave, paid time off, and paid holidays.
• Commitment to an inclusive workplace and equitable pay practices.