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RESPEC is 100% employee-owned, which means we take ownership of every challenge. Here, your ideas drive real solutions. Since 1969, we’ve tackled complex challenges in energy transition, infrastructure resilience, digital transformation, and sustainability.\nAt RESPEC, you’ll work alongside clients to take on critical problems. Depending on your expertise, you might design infrastructure in remote locations, develop renewable energy solutions for global projects, or apply data-driven technology to improve mining and water systems.\nWe bring deep technical knowledge, real-world experience, and a commitment to work that matters. If you're looking for a place where your contributions have real impact, you’ll fit right in.\nWe do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters.\n RESPEC seeks a CQA Technician to support our Pipersville location.\nThe Construction Quality Assurance (CQA) Technician is responsible for performing construction quality assurance inspections and maintaining detailed documentation for Solid Waste and other projects. This role works closely with Project Managers to ensure project specifications, standards, and timelines are met. Additional responsibilities include:\nPerform construction quality assurance observation / inspections for Solid Waste, Environmental and Civil Construction Projects which include but is not limited to soils, concrete, concrete reinforcement, geosynthetics, and mechanical (piping) systems observation / testing\nPerform soils testing including nuclear and non-nuclear gage density / compaction testing & proof roll testing\nRead and understand engineering plans / details, technical specifications, and other project documents as needed to understand and perform project CQA requirements\nPerform coordination with soils / geotechnical testing and geosynthetic testing laboratories\nPerform environmental inspection for E&S controls and Permit Compliance\nMonitor on-site contractors and work performed. Coordinate tasks and any deviation with the original design with the teams and project manager\nCreate project documentation including daily field reports, testing reports and document equipment used and equipment idle on location\nCoordinate with project managers and staff, on-site contractors, and clients the timeline of the completion of project milestones\nDuring periods of no CQA field work, assist with other field service programs such as but not limited to AutoCAD drafting, Surveying, Operations, and Engineering Support Services\n The ideal candidate will have the following:\nAssociate's degree (Technical subject) preferred\n~1-3 years of relevant experience including soils and geosynthetics CQA\nProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)\nExperience with AutoCAD or other drafting software is preferred\nWillingness to perform fieldwork year-round, potentially for extended durations.\nAbility to work with a strong technical team, represent and communicate with the Client\nAbility to work cooperatively with Contractors\nExcellent organizational skills and attention to detail\nGood written and oral communications\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills\nAbility to prioritize work demands to meet deadlines while exercising independent judgment and working independently\n Work Schedule: This is a regular full-time position with benefits.\nCompensation: Salary depends on experience and expertise. Compensation includes a comprehensive fringe-benefits package. RESPEC is a 100% employee-owned company and employees are eligible for participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) after a qualifying period.\nFeatured benefits include:\nPaid Time Off\nFlexible Work Schedules\nPaid Parental Leave\n401(k) & ESOP (with company match up to 4%)\nProfessional Development and Training\nTuition Reimbursement\nEmployee Assistance Program\nMedical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans\nAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.\nAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.","description_format":"text","description_chars":4148,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":1,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"associate","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[{"language":"English","level":"All levels","optional":false}]},"benefits":["Flexible schedule","Parental leave","Professional development","Vision insurance"],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Government","Natural Resources","Science & Engineering"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-13T07:11:31Z"}],"liveness":{"score":5,"band":"cold","label":"Long shot","p_open":1,"p_active":0.134,"p_room":0.35,"age_days":38,"expected_fill_days":9,"reasons":["conf:4","stale_co","velocity","win:tail","comp:junior"],"computed_at":"2026-09-25T05:45:01Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/respec-cqa-technician","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/respec-cqa-technician.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-09-26T02:53:46Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","usage":{"tier":"crawler","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":3048,"day_limit":5000,"remaining_today":1952,"minute_limit":60,"resets_at":"2026-09-27T00:00:00Z"}}}