DoD SkillBridge - QC Engineer II

Job Description
DoD SkillBridge Internship: QC Engineer II

Host Company: Granite Construction

DoD SkillBridge Provider: Vets2PM

Location: San Jose, CA

Requirement:

Must be active-duty U.S. Military Service Member who qualifies for participation in the DoD SkillBridge Program.

To Apply:

Go to www.vets2pm.com/skillbridge and apply for interest in our program.

Return to this posting and click 'Apply.'

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General Summary

This position is accountable for assisting with the implementation and maintenance of the Branch Quality Management system including; QC Plan, laboratory accreditation, QC/QA project management and supporting technical staff. This position requires an advanced course of study and the consistent exercise of discretion and judgment in analyzing and interpreting information before making reasoned recommendations.

Essential Job Accountabilities:

Implement Quality Management System and policy to ensure materials meet quality standards by analyzing and interpreting testing results.
Analyze customer and project requirements and internal cost structure to develop project budgets. Further management support includes overseeing the billing and work order process to ensure project profitability is achieved.
Evaluate laboratory programs and testing protocols and make recommendations in order to facilitate state and national lab accreditation programs. Review and analyze Technician certification requirements and evaluate Technician compliance.
Support projects by analyzing project data and communicating recommended courses of action, including the propriety of obtaining third-party verification of testing results. Further support projects by interpreting Granite internal and owner/agency requirements and preparing quality control plans. Evaluate project requirements and use quality control software to prepare tracking databases designed to ensure satisfactory project completion.
Supervise technical staff to ensure compliance with quality programs. Evaluate Technician performance and assist management with job performance coaching. Evaluate vendor performance including services provided by third-party engineering firms.
Apply substantive expertise during pre-bid, construction, and post construction phases of a project by working with plants/materials, construction, sales and estimating teams to ensure quality standards and project profitability are achieved. Evaluate proposed courses of action for safety, contract compliance, and profitability and propose alternative courses of action where appropriate.
Provide training for QC Engineer Level I and to other technical Quality Management staff.
Assist with customer service issues to ensure customer satisfaction levels are maintained
Participate in and promote Granite's safety procedures to promote a safe working environment including assistance with safety meeting and inspections.
Comply with OSHA and MSHA rules and regulations in order to perform duties in a safe manner.
Education/Certification:

BS in Engineering or related field required
Registered Professional Engineer desired
Work Experience:

4 years required
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Strong organizational skills
Good oral and written communication skills
Advanced Microsoft Suite and database operations skills required
Self-motivated
Training Skills
Good understanding of laboratory and field testing procedures and equipment
Physical Demand:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard.
The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Additional requirement:

Valid driver's license and ability to drive
About Granite Construction Incorporated

Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite Construction is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities and a Drug-Free Workplace. For additional information on applicant/employee rights please click here.

Vets2PM Provides:

Mentorship and guidance via weekly SkillBridge Intern Zoom Meetings.
PM Fundamentals course, Resume writing, LinkedIn optimization, and interview skills course.
Other free resources, including an electronic copy of 'How to Speak Civilian Fluently'.

Other:
Not all internships include certification training by Vets2PM, as many host companies include their own internship-focused training instead. If selected for an internship with Vets2PM please read your approval email, letter, and training plan to be sure you understand what is included in your internship.
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