QC Engineer/Inspector
Job Location City: Washington
Country/Region: United States
Contract Type: Permanent
Pole: TRAVAUX PUBLICS (AP003)
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Remote/Onsite: On-site/Office based
Travel Requirements: No travel required
Requisition ID: 4129
Information at a Glance
Position SummaryThe QC Engineer/Inspector is responsible for performing on-site quality control inspections and documentation across one or more PRT work fronts (TBM operations, precast concrete tunnel lining (PCTL) segment casting, drilled shafts, CSO connections, and grouting/waterproofing) to ensure work is executed in conformance with project specifications, approved ITPs, and applicable codes and standards.
Key Responsibilities- Perform inspections at assigned work fronts in accordance with approved Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), verifying conformance to contract drawings, specifications, and referenced standards.
- Witness and document hold points, witness points, and surveillance activities; halt non-conforming work when authorized and escalate per the project's NCR process.
- Complete and maintain accurate, timely inspection records, checklists, and daily QC reports.
- Identify, document, and initiate Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) for deviations; track through to disposition and closure.
- Coordinate with construction, engineering, and survey personnel to confirm inspection readiness and resolve field quality issues.
- Conduct material receiving inspections for all delivered materials upon arrival in accordance with the Approved AOM and project specifications.
- Review material certifications, mill certs, and submittals relevant to assigned scope prior to use/installation.
- Support root cause analysis and corrective action development for recurring or significant non-conformances.
- Maintain calibration records and proper use of inspection/testing equipment.
- Participate in QC audits and support preparation for third-party/owner inspections as required.
- Perform fresh concrete and tail void grout testing as required during contingency cases when the Concrete Technician is unavailable.
Scope-Specific Duties- PCTL Segments: Casting yard inspection - formwork, reinforcement/fibre dispersion, concrete placement, curing, dimensional checks, crack/defect classification.
- TBM/Tunnel: Ring build inspection, segment handling and installation, tunnel alignment verification support.
- Drilled Shafts: Excavation, cleanliness/toe condition, reinforcement cage placement, concrete placement inspection.
- CSO and Adits connection: Civil works inspection, connection tie-ins, NCR tracking and closure support.
- Grouting/Waterproofing: Mix verification, application inspection, membrane/joint inspection.
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
- 3+ years of QC inspection experience on heavy civil, tunneling, or infrastructure projects; underground/tunnel experience preferred.
- Working knowledge of ACI, ASTM, and relevant design-build QA/QC standards.
- NICET, ACI, or equivalent certification preferred (concrete, reinforcing steel, or soils/aggregate testing).
- Strong documentation discipline; proficiency with QC tracking/reporting tools.
- Ability to work outdoors, at heights, underground, and in varying site conditions.
- Strong communication skills
