Civil Construction Inspector – Roads and Utilities

Lowe Engineers, LLC; Sammamish (WA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA option

401(k) match

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Employee ownership options

Job summary

MacKay is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Representative in Sammamish, WA to provide construction inspection and QA oversight for transmission line access road projects. Acting as the owner’s representative, you will verify contractor compliance with project plans, specifications, environmental requirements, and contract standards while maintaining accurate project documentation.

The ideal candidate has experience in heavy civil construction, roadway inspection, or utility

Qualifications

• Experience in construction inspection, quality assurance, or heavy civil construction.
• Experience inspecting roadway, grading, earthwork, or utility infrastructure projects.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, contract documents, and survey information.
• Strong written, verbal, organizational, and documentation skills.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to be insured on company’s car insurance.
• Ability to travel throughout project areas east of the Seattle metropolitan area.

Responsibilities

• Construction Inspection: Perform daily inspections of transmission line access road construction and rehabilitation projects. Verify compliance with contract plans, specifications, permits, environmental requirements, and applicable standards.
• Quality Assurance and Documentation: Verify materials and workmanship meet project requirements. Review contractor quality control documentation, testing, and material certifications. Maintain complete project records, including daily inspection reports, NCRs, and closeout documentation.

Skills

Construction inspection

Quality assurance

Roadway inspection

Earthwork grading

Contract drawings

Documentation

Driver's license

Travel readiness

Job description

At MacKay, we believe great people are the foundation of our growth and success. We are in an exciting phase of expansion, creating new opportunities for our employees to take on meaningful work, collaborate across disciplines, and build long-term careers. Whether your role is technical or part of our support services team, you play an important role in delivering high-quality work and helping our projects succeed.

We are seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Representative (QAR) in Sammamish, WA to provide construction inspection and quality assurance oversight for transmission line access road construction and rehabilitation projects. Acting as the owner’s representative, you will verify contractor compliance with project plans, specifications, environmental requirements, and contract standards while maintaining accurate project documentation. The ideal candidate has experience in heavy civil construction, roadway inspection, or utility infrastructure and is comfortable working independently in remote locations while communicating effectively with contractors and project stakeholders.

Essential Responsibilities

• Construction Inspection: Perform daily inspections of transmission line access road construction and rehabilitation projects. Verify compliance with contract plans, specifications, permits, environmental requirements, and applicable standards. Inspect work including: Clearing and grubbing Earthwork, grading, excavation, and embankments; Aggregate placement, surfacing, and compaction; Culverts, drainage improvements, water bars, and rolling dips; Retaining structures, slope stabilization, and slide repairs; Gates, fencing, and site restoration.
• Quality Assurance and Documentation: Verify materials and workmanship meet project requirements. Review contractor quality control documentation, testing, and material certifications. Identify and document non-conforming work and monitor corrective actions through completion. Maintain complete project records, including: Daily inspection reports and photographs; Quantity tracking; Contractor manpower and equipment logs; Weather and material delivery records; Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs); Punch lists and project closeout documentation.

Required Qualifications

• Experience in construction inspection, quality assurance, or heavy civil construction.
• Experience inspecting roadway, grading, earthwork, or utility infrastructure projects.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, contract documents, and survey information.
• Strong written, verbal, organizational, and documentation skills.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to be insured on company’s car insurance.
• Ability to travel throughout project areas east of the Seattle metropolitan area.

Preferred Qualifications

• Transmission line access road construction
• Heavy civil or utility infrastructure construction
• Forest roads, aggregate surfacing, culvert replacement, and drainage improvements
• Federal construction projects
• Environmental compliance inspection
• Construction quality management
• Procore or other electronic construction management/reporting systems

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk construction sites and uneven terrain.
• Ability to climb ladders and access elevated work areas when necessary.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Operate four-wheel-drive vehicles when authorized.

Travel Requirements

• Frequent travel to project sites is required.
• Overnight travel and flexible work schedules may be necessary based on project demands.

Why Join MacKay?

A people-first culture

At MacKay, we put people first. We are committed to creating an environment where employees can grow, contribute, and do their best work. We support well-being, encourage balance, and create space for people to succeed both professionally and personally.

Meaningful work and real impact

Our teams take on complex infrastructure and environmental challenges that support critical systems and shape the places where people live and work. Every role contributes to delivering that work and making it successful.

Growth and opportunity

We are in an exciting phase of growth, expanding across geographies, services, and markets. That growth creates opportunities for our employees to take on new challenges, build their careers, and contribute in new ways as the company evolves.

A strong and trusted foundation

Built on more than 50 years of experience, MacKay has developed a reputation for quality work, strong relationships, and dependable results. You’ll be part of a team with a solid foundation and a clear direction for the future.

Opportunities to share in success

We provide opportunities for employees to participate in ownership and build long-term financial value as the company grows.

Our Values

• Honesty. We build trust through transparency, integrity, and accountability.
• Dedication. We are committed to the success of our team members, clients, and communities.
• Relationships. We foster lasting connections that strengthen our work and the teams around us.

Who We Are

MacKay is an infrastructure and environmental services firm built on more than 50 years of experience and a growing collective of expertise. We are in an exciting phase of growth, expanding our reach, strengthening our capabilities, and bringing together talented teams across the country. That growth is creating new opportunities for our employees to take on meaningful work, collaborate across disciplines, and build long-term careers. Every role at MacKay contributes to the success of our projects and the clients we serve. Whether your work is technical or operational, you are part of a team that delivers quality, builds relationships, and moves projects forward. We’re looking for dedicated, talented individuals who deliver excellence, thrive in collaborative environments, and value both meaningful work and work-life balance.

Location

Sammamish, WA

US Pay Range

• US Pay Range $46—$58 USD
• Full-time employees receive a well-rounded benefit package including access to our company-sponsored Medical (including an HSA High Deductible option), Dental, Vision, FSA, and Supplemental Life Insurance plans.
• We also offer 100% company-paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability coverage.
• Employees are eligible to participate in our company’s 401(k) plan with up to a 4% match.
• Additionally, employees receive paid vacation and sick time, 11 paid holidays, and are able to participate in employee ownership options.
• MacKay pays for expenses associated with licensure as well as annual performance bonuses.

Eligibility and Legal

Employment requires passing a pre-employment background check and drug screen. As a federal contractor, we participate in E-Verify and are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Open until filled.