MECT - Quality Specialist; Entry-Level

Requisition : 178959

Job Level: Entry Level

Home District/Group: MEC Transportation District

Department: Quality

Market: Transportation

Employment Type: Full Time

As a Quality Specialist, you will coordinate, document, and report quality control and quality assurance activities. You may witness and perform quality control inspections and tests and provide required documentation for assigned areas or disciplines on a project.

Mass. Electric Construction Co. (MEC) is a subsidiary of Kiewit Corporation, and an industry leader in transit and rail systems’ construction and maintenance throughout the United States and Canada. MEC specializes in the installation of Overhead Contact Systems (OCS), Traction Power Substations (TPSS), Signaling and Train Control, Communications, and Control Centers.

At MEC we maintain our commitment to hire the best people, provide the training needed to keep up with the demands of today’s work environment, and the opportunities to grow and advance within our organization. As the most experienced installer of rail and transit systems in North America, MEC takes pride in being recognized as the Systems Contractor of Choice delivering innovative solutions through aligning our technical expertise with our client’s objectives.

We self-perform most disciplines providing, time, cost and scheduling efficiencies, as well as in-house expertise, resulting in seamless performance for our clients.

We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. We have projects areas across North America and are looking for people who can relocate initially and throughout your career. Job assignment location will be determined closer to your start date.

• Understand project scope, quality requirements, and applicable quality plans.
• Coordinate inspections and tests to align with project schedules and production goals.
• Address client concerns and maintain transparent communication regarding quality.
• Collaborate with operations to develop work packs, identifying required inspections, tests, and documentation.
• Review work packs for readiness prior to pre-activity meetings and construction execution.
• Manage source and receiving inspections for permanent materials and equipment.
• Evaluate supplier quality documentation for contract compliance.
• Monitor and forecast costs for third-party inspection and testing services; report trends to management.
• Perform inspections and tests as directed, ensuring compliance with required frequency and standards.
• Conduct verification inspections for designated risk levels and document acceptance.
• Prepare and maintain inspection/test reports and quality records.
• Review and approve inspection and test results for compliance with contract documents, codes, and standards.
• Communicate test results to the project team with complete and accurate documentation.
• This is a field or shop-based position.

• Willingness to travel and relocate as needed.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Welding Technology, or a related field (0–2 years of experience).
• Familiarity with construction-related quality control procedures preferred.
• Certifications such as ASQ, CQM, CQA, or CWI are a plus.
• Working knowledge of trades, disciplines, and associated inspection/testing techniques preferred.
• Highly motivated with a strong initiative and commitment to excellence.
• Strong work ethic and dedication to doing the job right the first time.
• Demonstrated integrity and ethical standards.
• Passion for safety and commitment to ensuring a safe work environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively to meet deadlines and goals.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and time management.

• Regular, reliable attendance.
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely.
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow…