PCI Level II/III Engineer (PE)

Overview

Senior QC/QA Engineer overseeing precast concrete for Bay Area rail projects.

Key Responsibilities

• quality inspection
• field testing
• mix design
• production oversight
• pci compliance
• inspection logging

Tasks

-Perform advanced Quality inspections of precast and prestressed concrete elements including girders, pier caps, platform panels, parapets, and structural segments. -Ensure all work complies with PCI MNL-116, MNL-117, MNL-135, project specifications, and approved shop drawings. -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. -Maintain thorough daily inspection logs, photos, and nonconformance records within approved project documentation platforms. -Promote and enforce project safety and environmental compliance requirements in all field activities. -Review inspection reports, test data, and material certifications as appropriate for PE-level accountability. -Conduct or witness concrete field tests (slump, temperature, air, cylinders) and confirm calibration of all test equipment. -Oversee and document stages of production, including reinforcement placement, prestressing operations, concrete batching, placement, curing, stripping, finishing, and handling/storage. -Coordinate closely with Contractor QC, Contractor QA, and other oversight personnel to ensure timely issue resolution and compliance verification. -Observe and verify post-tensioning, grouting.

Requirements

• pci level ii
• pe license
• osha
• procore
• bim 360
• 7+ years

What You Bring

-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). -Strong technical writing, communication, and coordination skills. -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). -Proven knowledge of ACI, ASTM, and PCI requirements. -Valid California driver’s license and ability to travel to fabrication plants and job sites across the Bay Area. -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.

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About Kleinfelder

-Expanded over decades into a multi-disciplinary professional services firm spanning engineering, design, environmental and construction management. -Headquartered in San Diego. -Specializes in projects across energy, transportation, water, facilities and federal markets. -Typical work ranges from dam and levee design to airport, rail, road infrastructure and power/O&G developments. -Engaged in standout assignments—such as post-flood forensic studies for municipal authorities. -In recent years, absorbed regional firms like Veenstra & Kimm to strengthen Midwestern presence.

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