Kleinfelder · 4 days ago
PCI Level II/III Engineer (PE)
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$91K/yr - $152K/yr
7+ years expKleinfelder is a recognized industry leader in construction services, looking for a PCI Level II/III Engineer to join their team. This role involves overseeing quality oversight for precast concrete components, ensuring compliance with PCI standards, and mentoring inspectors on a Bay Area transportation project.
ArchitectureCivil EngineeringRisk Management
Responsibilities
Perform advanced Quality inspections of precast and prestressed concrete elements including girders, pier caps, platform panels, parapets, and structural segments
Ensure all work complies with PCI MNL-116, MNL-117, MNL-135, project specifications, and approved shop drawings
Oversee and document stages of production, including reinforcement placement, prestressing operations, concrete batching, placement, curing, stripping, finishing, and handling/storage
Observe and verify post-tensioning, grouting
Conduct or witness concrete field tests (slump, temperature, air, cylinders) and confirm calibration of all test equipment
Review inspection reports, test data, and material certifications as appropriate for PE-level accountability
Evaluate concrete mix designs, material submittals, and prestressing strand documentation for compliance with contract and PCI requirements
Maintain thorough daily inspection logs, photos, and nonconformance records within approved project documentation platforms
Coordinate closely with Contractor QC, Contractor QA, and other oversight personnel to ensure timely issue resolution and compliance verification
Participate in pre-pour and pre-erection meetings, quality audits, and third-party inspections
Provide technical oversight and mentorship to Level II/III inspectors and advise the CM team QA Manager on risk areas or process improvements
Promote and enforce project safety and environmental compliance requirements in all field activities
Qualification
Required
Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of California (required or obtainable within six months of hire)
PCI Level II or Level III Certification (required)
Minimum 7–10 years of progressively responsible QA/QC or inspection experience with precast or prestressed concrete on major transportation or rail infrastructure projects
Proven knowledge of ACI, ASTM, and PCI requirements
Demonstrated experience overseeing fabrication QA/QC programs at PCI-certified plants and field erection of structural components
Proficiency with Procore, CMIS, BIM 360, or equivalent documentation platforms
Strong technical writing, communication, and coordination skills
Valid California driver's license and ability to travel to fabrication plants and job sites across the Bay Area
Preferred
OSHA 10-hour or 30-hour Construction Safety training (preferred)
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
401(k) plan
Paid holidays
Company
Kleinfelder
Kleinfelder is an employee-owned engineering, science, and architecture consulting firm.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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unknown2023-09-19Acquired
Leadership Team
David Goershel
Executive Vice President - South Division Director
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