PCI Level II/III Engineer (PE)

Job Description

Take Your Construction Career to the Next Level!

Kleinfelder, a Forbes' Top Employer for Engineers in North America, is committed to a people-first culture, technical excellence, and creating opportunities where employees can thrive!

Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Kleinfelder's Construction Services team is looking for you! From construction management and observation/inspection services to laboratory testing and materials and forensic engineering, our Construction Services market helps to develop and maintain America's infrastructure and supply chain and is a recognized industry leader with more than 25 accredited laboratories.

Step into Your New Role

Kleinfelder is looking for a PCI Level II/III Engineer, including a Professional Engineer with PCI Certification to join our growing team. The PCI Level II/III Engineer (PE) will serve as a senior team lead for field and plant quality oversight for precast concrete components initially focused on a Bay Area transportation project. The position will include oversight during the project of 3-4 PCI certified inspectors. This position will ensure full compliance with project contractual and PCI quality standards during fabrication, delivery, and erection of structural and architectural precast elements. The lead Inspector (PE) will apply professional engineering judgment to verify construction conformance, quality control and quality assurance processes supporting the delivery of safe, durable, and long-lasting rail infrastructure.

Key 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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• OSHA 10-hour or 30-hour Construction Safety training (preferred).
• Valid California driver’s license and ability to travel to fabrication plants and job sites across the Bay Area.

Following an offer, candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete employment reference checks, verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials, a motor vehicle report (MVR), and a comprehensive background check.

Move Forward with Kleinfelder: Kleinfelder has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients’ transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 110 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia. Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose - together, we deliver.

Progress with an Employer that Values You

Kleinfelder is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity. We are proud to offer the following:

Benefits: Kleinfelder offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays. The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the California Pay Transparency Law. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience. Salary Range: $91,029 - $151,919.

Career Development: We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.

Equal Opportunity: Kleinfelder is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES

Please note that Kleinfelder does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Kleinfelder will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Kleinfelder explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resume, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Kleinfelder.