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Whether your role is technical or part of our support services team, you play an important role in delivering high-quality work and helping our projects succeed.\nMackay is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Representative (QAR) to provide construction quality oversight for high voltage electrical, communications, and facilities infrastructure projects in Burley, ID. The QAR serves as the owner’s representative, ensuring contractor work complies with project specifications, drawings, industry standards, safety requirements, and quality expectations.\nThis position is focused on observation, documentation, verification, and reporting of construction activities. The Quality Assurance Representative does not direct contractor means and methods but serves as an independent representative ensuring work is completed in accordance with project requirements and quality standards.\nThis position requires a strong understanding of high voltage electrical systems, utility construction practices, communications infrastructure, facility construction and renovation practices, and quality assurance processes. The successful candidate will work independently at field locations while maintaining close coordination with project managers, engineers, contractors, and client representatives.\nEssential Responsibilities\nPerform quality assurance inspections on high voltage electrical, communications, and facilities construction projects.\nMonitor contractor work for compliance with contract documents, specifications, drawings, and approved submittals.\nVerify installation of high voltage electrical equipment including:\nSubstation equipment\nSwitchgear and breakers\nTransformers\nGrounding systems\nConduit and cable installations\nProtection and control systems\nVerify installation of communications systems including:\nFiber optic cable systems\nNetwork infrastructure\nRadio communication systems\nSCADA and telemetry systems\nCommunication shelters and associated equipment\nPerform facilities inspections including:\nBuilding construction and renovations\nConcrete, structural steel, and architectural components\nRoofing and building envelope systems\nHVAC systems\nPlumbing systems\nFire protection and life safety systems\nSite development, fencing, and drainage improvements\nControl houses, communication shelters, maintenance facilities, and other utility support structures\nReview contractor quality control documentation and inspection records.\nPrepare detailed daily reports, weekly summaries, and deficiency reports.\nDocument construction activities through written observations and photographs.\nTrack and verify correction of non-conforming work.\nParticipate in project meetings and communicate quality concerns to project stakeholders.\nCoordinate with engineering, construction management, and client personnel regarding quality-related issues.\nEnsure documentation is complete, accurate, and submitted in a timely manner.\nRequired Qualifications\nMinimum 5 years of experience in utility, industrial, commercial, high voltage electrical, telecommunications, facilities, or infrastructure construction.\nWorking knowledge of high voltage electrical construction practices and equipment.\nWorking knowledge of communications infrastructure installation and testing.\nWorking knowledge of commercial, industrial, or utility facility construction practices.\nAbility to interpret:\nConstruction drawings\nSpecifications\nHigh voltage electrical one-line diagrams\nCommunication network diagrams\nArchitectural and structural drawings\nMechanical and plumbing drawings\nTest reports\nManufacturer installation requirements\nExperience with field inspections and construction documentation.\nStrong written and verbal communication skills.\nProficiency with Microsoft Office applications.\nAbility to work independently at remote project locations.\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience with utility substations, transmission systems, and high voltage electrical infrastructure.\nExperience with fiber optic installations and testing.\nExperience with radio communications systems.\nFamiliarity with SCADA, protection and control systems, and network communications.\nExperience with communications shelters, control houses, maintenance facilities, industrial buildings, or other utility support facilities.\nFamiliarity with building codes, life safety requirements, and facility commissioning processes.\nQuality assurance, quality control, or inspection certifications.\nOSHA 10 and OSHA 30 certification.\nKnowledge of NESC, NEC, IBC, IFC, IEEE, and applicable industry standards.\nPhysical Requirements\nAbility to walk construction sites and uneven terrain.\nAbility to climb ladders and access elevated work areas when necessary.\nAbility to lift up to 40 pounds.\nAbility to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.\nAbility to travel and work at remote project locations in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Montana.\nWhy Join MacKay?\nA people-first culture\nAt MacKay, we put people first. We are committed to creating an environment where employees can grow, contribute, and do their best work. We support well-being, encourage balance, and create space for people to succeed both professionally and personally.\nMeaningful work and real impact\nOur teams take on complex infrastructure and environmental challenges that support critical systems and shape the places where people live and work. Every role contributes to delivering that work and making it successful.\nGrowth and opportunity\nWe are in an exciting phase of growth, expanding across geographies, services, and markets. That growth creates opportunities for our employees to take on new challenges, build their careers, and contribute in new ways as the company evolves.\nA strong and trusted foundation\nBuilt on more than 50 years of experience, MacKay has developed a reputation for quality work, strong relationships, and dependable results. You’ll be part of a team with a solid foundation and a clear direction for the future.\nOpportunities to share in success\nWe provide opportunities for employees to participate in ownership and build long-term financial value as the company grows.\nOur Values\nAt MacKay, our values guide how we work, collaborate, and support one another.\nHonesty. We build trust through transparency, integrity, and accountability.\nDedication. We are committed to the success of our team members, clients, and communities.\nRelationships. We foster lasting connections that strengthen our work and the teams around us.\nWho We Are\nMacKay is an infrastructure and environmental services firm built on more than 50 years of experience and a growing collective of expertise.\nWe are in an exciting phase of growth, expanding our reach, strengthening our capabilities, and bringing together talented teams across the country. That growth is creating new opportunities for our employees to take on meaningful work, collaborate across disciplines, and build long-term careers.\nEvery role at MacKay contributes to the success of our projects and the clients we serve. Whether your work is technical or operational, you are part of a team that delivers quality, builds relationships, and moves projects forward.\nWe’re looking for dedicated, talented individuals who deliver excellence, thrive in collaborative environments, and value both meaningful work and work-life balance. If this sounds like you, we’d like to hear from you. \nPlease note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as various market and business considerations.\nUS Pay Range\n$40—$58 USD\nFull-time employees receive a well-rounded benefit package including access to our company-sponsored Medical (including an HSA High Deductible option), Dental, Vision, FSA, and Supplemental Life Insurance plans. We also offer 100% company-paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability coverage. Employees are eligible to participate in our company's 401(k) plan with up to a 4% match. Additionally, employees receive paid vacation and sick time, 11 paid holidays, and are able to participate in employee ownership options. MacKay pays for expenses associated with licensure as well as annual performance bonuses.\nEmployment requires passing a pre-employment background check and drug screen. \nAs a federal contractor, we participate in E-Verify and are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.\nOpen until filled.","description_format":"text","description_chars":8714,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":5,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":null,"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":["Life insurance"],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Transport Infrastructure","Civil & Structural Engineering","Construction"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-10-23T05:24:42Z"}],"visa":[],"liveness":{"score":60,"band":"ok","label":"Likely open","p_open":1,"p_active":0.602,"p_room":1,"age_days":4,"expected_fill_days":44,"reasons":["conf:0","stale_co","win:early"],"computed_at":"2026-10-27T05:46:45Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/mackay-quality-assurance-representative","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/mackay-quality-assurance-representative.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-10-28T01:49:45Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","about":"Alion is a live layer of people, companies and AI agents: who they are, whether they are real and active right now, what they do and how to work with them, readable by people and by agents and paid per call.","catalog":"https://alion.io/catalog.json","usage":{"tier":"crawler_verified","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":2464,"day_limit":null,"remaining_today":null,"minute_limit":300,"resets_at":"2026-10-29T00:00:00Z"}},"offers":[{"id":"company.slices","title":"One company in depth, by slice","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002,"plus_per_slice":{"credits":0.05,"usd":0.005}},"unit":"per company, plus each slice with data","note":"the employer in depth","call":{"mcp_tool":"get_company","arguments":{"id":720279},"rest":"https://alion.io/mcp/rest/get_company?id=720279"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.slices&for=job%2Fmackay-quality-assurance-representative"},{"id":"market.stats","title":"A market slice: pay, demand and time to fill","status":"live","price":{"credits":1,"usd":0.1},"unit":"per slice","note":"pay, demand and time to fill for this role and place","call":{"mcp_tool":"market_stats"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=market.stats&for=job%2Fmackay-quality-assurance-representative"},{"id":"job.search","title":"Open jobs by role, technology, place, pay and visa","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002},"unit":"per posting in a list","note":"similar open postings","call":{"mcp_tool":"search_jobs"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=job.search&for=job%2Fmackay-quality-assurance-representative"},{"id":"company.verify","title":"Is this company real and active right now","status":"pilot","price":null,"unit":"per company","request":{"url":"https://alion.io/catalog/request","method":"POST","body":"{\"offer\": \"company.verify\", \"for\": \"job/mackay-quality-assurance-representative\", \"note\": \"what you need it for\"}"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.verify&for=job%2Fmackay-quality-assurance-representative"}]}