Leighton boasts a 62 year legacy providing innovative geotechnical, geologic, environmental, materials testing, and special inspection solutions to local municipalities, public agencies, and private clients across southern California. The Leighton difference lies in our expertise, our passion, and, most importantly, our people. Together with Verdantas, we are committed to supporting our clients with sustainable, high-quality, value-added services. Be a part of building the next great comprehensive environmental, energy, water, and civil infrastructure consulting firm. Partner with your peers and leaders to make a lasting, positive impact on society through some unique projects affecting our clients and our communities.

We are seeking an experienced and talented Quality Control Engineer to join our Southern California team in our Irvine Millikan Lab . This is an exempt position.

In this role, you will be an integral part of our materials testing and special inspections team. We work on a variety of innovative, unique, and award-winning projects in the commercial, residential, industrial, energy generation and distribution, and educational sectors.

Responsibilities:

• Oversight and management of materials testing and inspection projects

• Review field inspection reports

• Review laboratory test reports

• Preparation of proposals for testing and inspection services, including take-offs and cost estimates

• Prepare mix design for review/approval

• Prepare project close-out documentation and reports

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

• 5-10 years of experience working in a civil, construction, or geotechnical environment

• Demonstrated knowledge of test methods

• Strong problem-analysis skills and the ability to develop alternative strategies

• Experience overseeing materials testing and special inspections

• Prior experience in quality management

• Understanding of accreditation policies for all relevant agencies including Caltrans, DSA, AMRL, CCRL, IAS, etc.

• Proficiency in MS Office

• Desired: California EIT or PE License

Benefits:

• Flexible Work Environment

• Paid Parental Leave

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Life and AD&D Insurance

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

• 401(k) with Company Match

• Paid Time Off + Holidays

Verdantas strives to develop new ways to increase diversity awareness within our organization. We recruit and reward our employees based on capability and performance — regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability. For us, it is imperative to build balanced teams from all walks of life and we believe that a diverse workforce is a stronger workforce.

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