Quality Control Engineer (Entry-Mid Level)

Application InstructionsSPS New England, Inc., one of the leading heavy highway contractors in New England, is seeking a highly motivated individual to perform duties on Bridge and Highway construction projects.Since 1984, SPS has been helping to rebuild New England's infrastructure. Wherever you drive throughout Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire, there's a good chance you will travel down a road or over a bridge built by SPS New England.Position DescriptionJob Overview:Job Overview:We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Construction Quality Control Engineer to join our growing Quality department. This entry- to mid-level position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to advance their career while ensuring the highest standards of quality and safety on construction projects. The successful candidate will assist with planning and execution of quality control activities to ensure that construction meets or exceeds specified quality requirements, including: work planning; workmanship and materials monitoring, testing, and inspection; 3 rd -party QC oversight; and non-conformance identification, documentation, and corrective action planning and implementation.Key Responsibilities:Perform routine quality control inspections of materials, workmanship, and finished products.Monitor construction processes to ensure adherence to project specifications, plans, and applicable standards.Administer or oversee on-site material tests (e.g., concrete, soil, asphalt, etc.) and verify that materials meet required quality and safety standards.Identify and report deficiencies or discrepancies in construction processes and aid in planning and implementing corrective actions.Assist in the preparation of quality control documentation, including inspection reports, test results, and compliance records.Maintain accurate records of quality control inspections and tests performed, as well as any corrective actions taken.Collaborate with QC managers, project managers, engineers, and subcontractors to ensure quality standards are met and issues are addressed promptly.Participate in the development and improvement of quality control procedures and practices on a project- and company-wide level.Assist with conducting audits and inspections during different stages of construction (e.g., pre-construction, during construction, and final inspections).Salary/Pay Range: $65,000-$120,000 Dependent upon experienceESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan):SPS is an employee-owned company. We are proud to offer eligible employees the opportunity to participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Employee-owners benefit from the success of the company and play a critical role in fostering an ownership culture within the organization, emphasizing the importance of employee engagement, and commitment to long-term success.We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages, including participation in the ESOP for eligible employees, a collaborative work environment, and opportunities for professional growth within our expanding organization.Position RequirementsQualifications:Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field.0-5 years of experience in heavy civil construction, construction QC, or similar.Knowledge of construction materials, processes, and industry standards preferred.Familiarity with relevant construction codes and safety regulations preferred.Excellent attention to detail, with a proactive approach to identifying issues and implementing solutions.Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, for preparing reports and coordinating with team members and stakeholders.Basic proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and industry-specific software (e.g., Procore, Bluebeam, etc.) is a plus.Must be able to lift and move materials and perform physical tasks as required on job sites.Working Conditions:Work on-site at construction project locations.Occasional travel may be required depending on project scope.Must be able to work in all weather conditions and be comfortable with construction site environments.Equal Opportunity EmployerIt is the policy of SPS New England, Inc. to assure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, national origin, age or disability. Such action shall include: employment, upgrading, demotion, or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship, pre-apprenticeship, and/or on-the-job training. It is also the policy of SPS New England, Inc. to take affirmative action to employ and to advance in employment, all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other applicable legally protected status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, recruitment advertising, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay, fringe benefits or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship, pre-apprenticeship, on the job training, classification, and referral, at all levels of employment. Consistent with these obligations, SPS New England, Inc. also provides reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices.Employees and applicants of SPS New England, Inc. will not be subject to harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status. Additionally, retaliation, including intimidation, threats, or coercion, because an employee or applicant has objected to discrimination, engaged or may engage in filing a complaint, assisted in a review, investigation, or hearing or have otherwise sought to obtain their legal rights under any Federal, State, or local EEO law is prohibited.