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Granite Construction Company Quality Control Engineer in Everett, Washington
Building a career at Granite may be the most valuable thing you could do... Are you interested in the opportunity to work for an industry-leading company that will give you the experience and exposure you need to build your career and personal brand? If so, then you've come to the right place! General Summary This position is responsible for administering and supporting the Quality Control (QC) program on a Large Federal Project. The QC Engineer ensures that all construction activities, both onsite and offsite, comply with quality standards and contract-specific requirements through inspections, testing, and documentation. This role assists in maintaining compliance with FAR 52.246-12 Inspection of Construction and works closely with project teams, subcontractors, and regulatory agencies to ensure adherence to quality requirements. Essential Job Accountabilities * Quality Control Program Administration * Support the implementation and administration of the Quality Control (QC) system to ensure contract compliance. * Assist in conducting the three phases of control (Preparatory, Initial, and Follow-up), except for those designated to QC Specialists. * Perform specification reviews, submittal tracking, and testing coordination to ensure quality requirements are met. * Project Oversight & Compliance * Maintain a regular presence at the work site, monitoring construction activities for quality compliance. * Assist in coordinating QC inspections, testing personnel, and laboratory services to ensure adherence to specifications. * Participate in Coordination and Mutual Understanding Meetings to align QC requirements with project execution. * Ensure compliance with EM 385-1-1, OSHA, and MSHA regulations, focusing on hazard identification and safety compliance. * Technical & Regulatory Support * Assist in conducting inspections, audits, and material testing to verify that materials, workmanship, and construction methods meet contractual and regulatory standards. * Maintain QC documentation, including inspection records, test results, and quality audits. * Support the preparation of QC certifications and compliance reports as required by the contract. * Customer & Stakeholder Coordination * Work closely with government agencies, subcontractors, and testing companies to support QC processes. * Provide technical assistance to project teams, ensuring smooth execution of quality requirements. * Assist in training project personnel on quality control procedures, materials production, and construction processes. Education/Certification * BS in Engineering or related field required * Engineer in Training (EIT) certification desired Work Experience * Entry Level Knowledge, skills, and abilities * Strong organizational skills * Good oral and written communication skills * Advanced Microsoft Suite and database operations skills required * Self-motivated * Training Skills * Good understanding of laboratory and field testing procedures and equipment Physical Demand The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. * While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. * The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. * The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. * The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. * Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. * Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Additional requirement