Field Engineering Technician – Construction QA

Rippling, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Plan

Vacation

Sick Leave

Holidays

Culture

Job summary

Fusion is seeking Engineering Technicians to provide onsite technical oversight and quality-control support for major construction projects. This field-based role involves inspecting work, evaluating contractor performance, documenting deficiencies, and verifying compliance with plans and standards.

You will collaborate with engineers, government personnel, and contractors to address concerns and support mission-critical projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field preferred; an equivalent combination of education, technical training, and recent civilian or military experience will be considered in lieu of a degree
• Relevant military construction, engineering, facilities, or skilled trades experience, including U.S. Navy Seabee or comparable experience from any service branch. Candidates with these backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply
• Six years of experience preferred in engineering support, construction quality control, or infrastructure management
• Experience withDoW construction projects, military facilities, or government contractingpreferred
• Active Construction Quality Management for Contractors (CQM-C) certification (Preferred)
• Strong knowledge of civil, mechanical, and electrical construction principles and facility system operations and maintenance
• Familiarity withfederal construction regulations, NEC, OSHA, and safety compliance standards
• Proficiency inMicrosoft Office

Responsibilities

• Conduct site inspections to evaluate construction activities, workmanship, materials, equipment, and site conditions, recommend improvements and oversee contractor execution
• Review work for compliance with approved drawings, specifications, contract requirements, and applicable engineering and safety standards
• Identify and document deficiencies and follow corrective actions through resolution
• Ensure projects comply with federal, DoW, and engineering standards for safety and performance
• Support the three-phase control quality management process to verify compliance at all project stages
• Build effective working relationships with engineers, contractors, government officials, customers, and other stakeholders to support project requirements and mission objectives
• Clearly and professionally explain technical findings and recommended corrective actions, helping stakeholders understand and support the proposed approach
• Develop and maintain technical reports, engineering documentation, and compliance records
• Participate in meetings, site briefings, and contract performance reviews, providing technical insight as needed
• Support the training and development of junior staff

Skills

Communication

Field inspections

Documentation

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Report writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Equivalent education/experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Fusion is seeking Engineering Technicians to provide onsite technical oversight and quality-control support for major construction projects. This field-based role involves inspecting work, evaluating contractor performance, documenting deficiencies, and verifying compliance with plans and standards.

You will collaborate with engineers, government personnel, and contractors to address concerns and support mission-critical projects.