Transmission Line Access Road Inspector

At Mac Kay, we believe great people are the foundation of our growth and success.

We are in an exciting phase of expansion, creating new opportunities for our employees to take on meaningful work, collaborate across disciplines, and build long-term careers. 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.

We are seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Representative (QAR) in Sammamish, WA to provide construction inspection and quality assurance oversight for transmission line access road construction and rehabilitation projects. Acting as the owner’s representative, you will verify contractor compliance with project plans, specifications, environmental requirements, and contract standards while maintaining accurate project documentation.

The ideal candidate has experience in heavy civil construction, roadway inspection, or utility infrastructure and is comfortable working independently in remote locations while communicating effectively with contractors and project stakeholders.

• Perform daily inspections of transmission line access road construction and rehabilitation projects.
• Verify compliance with contract plans, specifications, permits, environmental requirements, and applicable standards.
• Inspect work including:
• Clearing and grubbing
• Earthwork, grading, excavation, and embankments
• Aggregate placement, surfacing, and compaction
• Culverts, drainage improvements, water bars, and rolling dips
• Retaining structures, slope stabilization, and slide repairs
• Gates, fencing, and site restoration

• Verify materials and workmanship meet project requirements.
• Review contractor quality control documentation, testing, and material certifications.
• Identify and document non-conforming work and monitor corrective actions through completion.
  
  Maintain complete project records, including:
• Daily inspection reports and photographs
• Quantity tracking
• Contractor manpower and equipment logs
• Weather and material delivery records
• Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs
• Punch lists and project closeout documentation

• Five (5) or more years of experience in construction inspection, quality assurance, or heavy civil construction.
• Experience inspecting roadway, grading, earthwork, or utility infrastructure projects.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, contract documents, and survey information.
• Strong written, verbal, organizational, and documentation skills.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to be insured on company's car insurance.
• Ability to travel throughout project areas east of the Seattle metropolitan area.

• Transmission line access road construction
• Heavy civil or utility infrastructure construction
• Forest roads, aggregate surfacing, culvert replacement, and drainage improvements
• Federal construction projects
• Environmental compliance inspection
• Construction quality management
• Procore or other electronic construction management/reporting systems

• Ability to walk construction sites and uneven terrain.
• Ability to climb ladders and access elevated work areas when necessary.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Operate four-wheel-drive vehicles when authorized.

• Frequent travel to project sites is required.
• Overnight travel and flexible work schedules may be necessary based on project demands.

At Mac Kay, 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.

Our 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.

We are in an exciting phase of growth, expanding across…