Engineering, construction management, design and environmental services across infrastructure sectors.
Lead engineer managing precast concrete QA/QC, inspections, and team oversight for Bay Area rail projects.
9 days ago ago
$91,029 - $151,919
Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
San Jose, CA
Onsite
Company Size
3,100 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Environmental Services
Consulting
Design
Construction Management
Surveying
Geotechnical Engineering
Water Resources
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Energy
Infrastructure
Government
Solar
Water Resources
Role
Description
safety compliance
qc coordination
concrete testing
quality inspection
mix evaluation
mentorship
Promote and enforce project safety and environmental compliance requirements in all field activities.
Ensure all work complies with PCI MNL-116, MNL-117, MNL-135, project specifications, and approved shop drawings.
Coordinate closely with Contractor QC, Contractor QA, and other oversight personnel to ensure timely issue resolution and compliance verification.
Oversee and document stages of production, including reinforcement placement, prestressing operations, concrete batching, placement, curing, stripping, finishing, and handling/storage.
Review inspection reports, test data, and material certifications as appropriate for PE-level accountability.
Maintain thorough daily inspection logs, photos, and nonconformance records within approved project documentation platforms.
Conduct or witness concrete field tests (slump, temperature, air, cylinders) and confirm calibration of all test equipment.
Observe and verify post-tensioning, grouting.
Perform advanced Quality inspections of precast and prestressed concrete elements including girders, pier caps, platform panels, parapets, and structural segments.
Participate in pre-pour and pre-erection meetings, quality audits, and third-party inspections.
Provide technical oversight and mentorship to Level II/III inspectors and advise the CM team QA Manager on risk areas or process improvements.
Evaluate concrete mix designs, material submittals, and prestressing strand documentation for compliance with contract and PCI requirements.
Requirements
pe license
procore
pci cert
qa/qc
osha
7+ years
Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of California (required or obtainable within six months of hire).
Proficiency with Procore, CMIS, BIM 360, or equivalent documentation platforms.
Proven knowledge of ACI, ASTM, and PCI requirements.
Demonstrated experience overseeing fabrication QA/QC programs at PCI-certified plants and field erection of structural components.
OSHA 10-hour or 30-hour Construction Safety training (preferred).
Valid California driver’s license and ability to travel to fabrication plants and job sites across the Bay Area.
Minimum 7–10 years of progressively responsible QA/QC or inspection experience with precast or prestressed concrete on major transportation or rail infrastructure projects.
PCI Level II or Level III Certification (required).
Strong technical writing, communication, and coordination skills.