Quality Control Engineer

HENSEL PHELPS; California (MO); On-site; USD 74,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company paid medical insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

401(k) retirement plan

Health savings account (HSA)

Job summary

Hensel Phelps is seeking a Quality Control Engineer to oversee project-level QC activities, implement QC policies, and support multiple project sites. The role emphasizes collaboration with owners, subcontractors, and third-party testers to assure compliance with specifications and codes.

The candidate will inspect trades, maintain detailed records, and coordinate corrective actions. A civil/structural/construction management degree and 1–2 years of experience on large projects are needed, with

Qualifications

• A 4-year degree in civil or structural engineering, architecture, or construction management.
• Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience on large commercial construction projects.
• A valid Driver’s License.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
• Computer software - Microsoft Office Suite, Excel-based templates, Prolog, Primavera and AutoCAD.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and follow up with internal/external stakeholders.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong understanding of federal, state, and local reporting requirements and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Interface directly with the owner’s quality assurance team on all quality-related issues.
• Be technically experienced and capable of understanding specifications, standards and code requirements.
• Participate in submittal reviews, weekly QC meetings and preparatory meetings.
• Perform initial and follow-up inspections and manage the punch list process.
• Inspections verify trades comply with project specifications and codes.
• Inspect materials, storage, staging and handling as required.
• Maintain records of inspections, tests and findings.
• Initiate deficiency reports and track resolutions.
• Work with trade partner QC personnel to implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate third-party testing and source inspections.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Under pressure performance

Understanding of reporting regulations

Education

Bachelors degree in civil/structural engineering, architecture, or construction management

Tools

AutoCAD

Primavera

Prolog

Excel-based templates

Job description

At Hensel Phelps, we don’t just build projects—we build careers, communities, and a culture of excellence. As an employee-owned company, every person here plays a vital role in shaping our success and future. Guided by our core values of Ownership, Integrity, Builder mindset, Diversity, and Community, we combine cutting-edge technology with hands‑on expertise to deliver landmark projects across the nation. When you join Hensel Phelps, you join a team that values your growth, empowers your ideas, and invests in your journey. Together, we create an environment where innovation thrives, safety is paramount, and every individual has the opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Compensation Range (Southern California Only)

• Salary Range: $74,100.00 - $81,900.00
• Anticipated Cost of Living Adjustment: $19,200.00 (COLA)
• Total Compensation Range: $ 93,300.00 - $101,100 (Salary + COLA)

Job Description

The Quality Control Engineer (QCE) is responsible for performing many of the quality control tasks at the project level as defined in the quality control plan for the project. The QC engineer exercises judgment and discretion in making quality control-related recommendations, implementing quality control policies and procedures, and handling a wide variety of quality control matters in the field and office. The QC engineer is typically assigned to a single project but may be required to support multiple smaller projects, when necessary. This is a safety sensitive position.

Key Responsibilities

• Interface directly with the owner’s quality assurance team on all quality-related issues
• Be technically experienced and capable of comprehending the specifications, standards and code requirements for all disciplines
• Participate in submittal reviews, weekly QC meetings and preparatory meetings
• Perform all initial and follow‑up inspections and manage the punch list process
• Inspections are conducted to verify that trade partner work complies with the project specifications and applicable codes
• This includes performing material inspections to verify that the products are to specifications and that storage, staging and material handling methods are implemented
• Maintain records that identify areas inspected, tests performed and any significant findings
• Initiate deficiency reports and track their resolution to the satisfaction of all stakeholders
• Work closely with trade partner quality control personnel to understand their QC procedures
• Review the trade partner’s quality control logs and ensure corrective actions are implemented, when required
• Assist with the coordination and scheduling of third‑party testing and source inspections
• Interface with third party testing agencies, as necessary.

Qualifications

• A 4-year degree in civil or structural engineering, architecture, or construction management
• Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience on large commercial construction projects
• A valid Driver’s License
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Computer software - Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel-based templates, Prolog, Primavera and AutoCAD
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (i.e., Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Must be able to manage multiple tasks and have excellent follow‑up skills both internally and externally
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced, deadline‑driven environment
• Strong understanding of federal, state, and local reporting requirements and regulations.

Physical Requirements

Moderate Work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

• The individual in this position will periodically walk, kneel, sit, crouch, reach, stoop, read/see, speak, push, pull, lift, stand, and finger/type. The frequency of each action varies by workflow and office activity.
• Walking - The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, boxes, cabinets, etc.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, phone, computer, and computer printer.
• The person in this position frequently communicates with employees and external stakeholders regarding a variety of topics related to office administration.
• Constantly computes, analyzes, and conceptualizes mathematical calculations and formulas.
• The person in this position regularly sits in a stationary position in front of a computer screen.
• Constantly reads written communications and views mail submissions. Will also need to read blueprints and take/verify field measurements.
• Climbing – Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding and ramps at various heights.
• Balancing – Ability to maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling and to walk, stand or crouch.
• Stooping – Bending the body downward and forward by the spine at the waist.
• Visual acuity and ability to operate a vehicle as certified and appropriate.
• Occasionally exposed to high and low temperatures
• Frequently exposed to noisy environments and outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.

Education

A 4-year degree in civil or structural engineering, architecture, or construction management.

Hensel Phelps provides generous benefits for our salaried employees. This position is eligible for company paid medical insurance, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment, long‑term disability, 401(K) retirement plan, health savings account (HSA) (HSA not available in Hawaii), and our employee assistance program (EAP). It also is eligible for employee paid enrollment in vision and dental insurance. Hensel Phelps also believes in the importance of taking time to recharge. As a result, salaried employees are eligible for paid time off beginning upon hire. Salaried positions (project engineers and above) participate in an annual bonus plan, subject to company and employee performance. Salaried employees (this is all salaried employees) are also eligible for a company cell phone or cell phone allowance in accordance with company policy. Further, salaried employees (project engineers and above) also receive either a vehicle or vehicle allowance in accordance with Hensel Phelps’ policies. Based on position location, a cost of living adjustment (COLA) may also be included (subject to periodic review and adjustment).

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Hensel Phelps is an equal opportunity employer. Hensel Phelps is committed to engaging in affirmative action to increase employment opportunities for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Hensel Phelps shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, domestic partner status, pregnancy, disability, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)