Certification Specialist - Fire Resistance

QAI Job Number:               QAI-TECHOVS-08262026
JOB TITLE:                         Technical Oversight Specialist (Building Products)
LOCATION:                         Remote (U.S.) - If located withing close and reasonable proximity to one of QAI's offices (Rancho Cucamonga, CA; Mentor, OH; Tulsa, OK; Medley, FL), the role maybe in-office.
NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 1
CATEGORY:                       Construction Materials 

SALARY RANGE:               $100,000 to $140,000 annually  

BACKGROUND:

Founded in 1995 by a group of experienced certification and testing experts, QAI is an independent third-party testing, inspection, and certification organization that serves the building, technology, and construction industries (among others) with cost-effective solutions through our in-house capabilities/services, and an established world-wide network of qualified affiliates.  The QAI name and logo have become well-recognized throughout the Certification world resulting in steady growth of our Certification, Testing, and Inspection business streams. 

Currently, we are looking for a Technical Oversight Specialist to join our growing Building Products team and support future expansion.

DUTIES: You will perform, but not be limited to the following duties:

• Evaluate test reports, code evaluation reports, certification reports, calculations, and other technical data to building products to nationally recognized building safety standards (CSA, UL, ASTM, etc.) 
• Apply knowledge of Canadian and/or US Building Codes as part of product evaluations and reporting.
• Develop and apply evaluation criteria to assess compliance of construction products, including modified or non-standard systems, with applicable building codes and recognized standards.
• Assist clients with determining the applicable requirements for their products and/or the evaluation needed to validate compliance when a product is modified.
• Assist with the design and construction of testing jigs and test sample assemblies. Document construction methods and results of tests/inspections.
• Perform product inspections and product sampling at client sites which may involve travel throughout Canada and the USA
• Mentor and coach junior staff in technical evaluation practices and standards interpretation.
• Become familiar with and comply with the QAI quality system and administrative procedures.
• Be able to write and review concise, objective, and informative reports and documents.
• Be able to interact effectively and professionally with customers and colleagues, as required.
• Must be willing to be part of an energetic team with a can-do attitude.
• Other duties as assigned by the manager, or its designee.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum: 

• Possess Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering discipline (Construction, Civil, Mechanical, Architectural, Structural, etc.) or equivalent experience.
• Possess the ability to read, understand, and apply technical standards towards product certification, testing, and inspection projects.
• Proficiency in MS Word and Excel skills, be proficient with Email and Adobe Acrobat.
• Possess “Good Laboratory Practice” skills essential for testing products.
• Possess good interpersonal and communication skills.

Requirements: 

• Minimum of 5 years of experience working as a Senior Project Engineer or equivalent experience
• Hold a Professional Engineer (P. Eng) designation.
• Knowledge of the Canadian and/or US building codes and referenced nationally recognized standards.
• Previous experience with construction materials and construction practices.

Key Technical Competence:

• Accepts instruction and follows it for testing outside of their general scope of knowledge and experience.
• Able to grasp general concepts in the field of testing and apply it to specific test methods.
• Able to perform testing and as knowledge grows in a specific field of testing graduates to more complex testing methods.
• Seeks assistance and knowledge from more senior personnel when a specific requirement is outside of their general scope of knowledge. 
• Good working knowledge of the test methods in their specific discipline.
• Able to multi-task with some degree of efficiency and accuracy.
• Maintains a sense of ownership and responsibility for projects assigned to them.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Must hold a valid driver’s license.
• Must hold a valid passport, or be able to obtain a valid passport, and must be able to travel to the US and international destinations.

Additional Assets include:

• Forklift experience
• Level I first aid or higher

APPLYING:

QAI Laboratories offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package including base salary and bonus/commissions, medical, dental, and other perks.  We are committed to the long-term success of our employees.
  
Interested?  Please submit your resume and cover letter here. Check out our other career opportunities on our website careers page: qai.org/careers or reach out to the recruitment team at careers@qai.org.

Equal Opportunity Employer 

QAI Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

Note: No sponsorship is available.