On-Site QC Engineer & Inspector – Tunneling & Infra

CBNA (Civil & Building North America LLC); Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CBNA (Civil & Building North America LLC), part of Bouygues Construction, is delivering major underground and infrastructure projects in the Washington, DC area, including the Potomac River Tunnel. We are seeking a QC Engineer/Inspector to join our field team.

The role involves on-site inspections across TBM operations, precast tunnel lining, drilled shafts, CSO connections, and grouting, maintaining records, NCR tracking, and supporting third-party inspections.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 3+ years of QC inspection experience on heavy civil, tunneling, or infrastructure projects; underground/tunnel experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of ACI, ASTM, and relevant design-build QA/QC standards.
• NICET, ACI, or equivalent certification preferred (concrete, reinforcing steel, or soils/aggregate testing).
• Strong documentation discipline; proficiency with QC tracking/reporting tools.
• Ability to work outdoors, at heights, underground, and in varying site conditions.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections at assigned work fronts in accordance with approved Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), verifying conformance to contract drawings, specifications, and referenced standards.
• Witness and document hold points, witness points, and surveillance activities; halt non-conforming work when authorized and escalate per the project's NCR process.
• Complete and maintain accurate, timely inspection records, checklists, and daily QC reports.
• Identify, document, and initiate Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) for deviations; track through to disposition and closure.
• Coordinate with construction, engineering, and survey personnel to confirm inspection readiness and resolve field quality issues.
• Conduct material receiving inspections for all delivered materials upon arrival in accordance with the Approved AOM and project specifications.
• Review material certifications, mill certs, and submittals relevant to assigned scope prior to use/installation.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective action development for recurring or significant non-conformances.
• Maintain calibration records and proper use of inspection/testing equipment.
• Participate in QC audits and support preparation for third-party/owner inspections as required.
• Perform fresh concrete and tail void grout testing as required during contingency cases when the Concrete Technician is unavailable.

Skills

Communication skills

Field inspection

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

QC tracking tools

Job description

CBNA (Civil & Building North America LLC), part of Bouygues Construction, is delivering major underground and infrastructure projects in the Washington, DC area, including the Potomac River Tunnel. We are seeking a QC Engineer/Inspector to join our field team.

The role involves on-site inspections across TBM operations, precast tunnel lining, drilled shafts, CSO connections, and grouting, maintaining records, NCR tracking, and supporting third-party inspections.