Sr Quality Technician - Power (Lenexa, KS, US)

Kiewit

Experience: 5+ yrs
Location: Lenexa or Homer City
Job type: Full-time

Required skills

Procore
BIM 360/ACC
Bluebeam
MS Office

About the role

Requisition ID: 180702

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Power Constructors District

Department: Quality

Market: Power

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

The Senior Quality Technician supports project delivery by executing and improving quality control and quality assurance activities across power construction projects (e.g., substation builds, transmission/distribution lines, underground, renewable generation, EPC scopes). This role performs inspections and tests, validates documentation, supports commissioning and turnover, and drives corrective/preventive actions to ensure work meets contract specifications, codes, drawings, and company standards. The ideal candidate is field-savvy, detail-oriented, and confident collaborating with construction, engineering, safety, and client representatives in fast-paced environments.

District Overview

Kiewit Power Constructors (KPC) provides direct-hire construction services for Power Generation utilizing a union craft force. Kiewit Power Constructors builds major EPC and bid-build power plants, solar fields, and wind farm projects throughout North America.

Location

This position is located in the Homer City, PA area.

Responsibilities

Perform in-process and final inspections on civil, structural, electrical, and mechanical scopes (e.g., concrete, rebar, steel erection, cable terminations, grounding, conduit, equipment installation).
Execute Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), verify adherence to drawings/specs, and document results with traceability.
Witness tests (e.g., torque/tension, megger/insulation resistance, continuity, hipot as applicable to role), collaborating with commissioning teams.
Maintain QA/QC records including inspection reports, test reports, mill certs, weld maps, material heat numbers, calibration certificates, and nonconformance reports (NCRs).
Ensure documentation supports system turnover packages, as-builts, and client handover requirements.
Identify, log, and track NCRs; support root cause analysis; verify rework and corrective/preventive action effectiveness.
Escalate issues impacting safety, reliability, or schedule; help drive timely resolution with project teams and vendors.
Verify compliance with codes/standards (e.g., NEC/NESC, ACI, AWS D1.1/D1.8 as applicable, utility specifications, company Quality Manual).
Support internal and external audits; prepare evidence and implement follow-up actions.
Inspect incoming materials and equipment for damage, certification, and conformity; verify storage/handling requirements (e.g., cable reels, transformers, structural steel).
Monitor calibration status of tools and test equipment; coordinate with calibration service providers.
Assist development and continuous improvement of ITPs, checklists, procedures, and turnover templates.
Provide field coaching to craft/foremen on workmanship and documentation best practices.
Contribute quality metrics and trend analyses; recommend improvements to reduce rework and punch items.
Participate in pre-install meetings, quality walks, and punchlist management with owners, EPC partners, and AHJs.
Support RFI responses with objective quality evidence and clear documentation.

Qualifications

Experience: 5–8+ years in QA/QC or field construction, with at least 3 years in power/utility, substation, T&D, or industrial electrical environments.
Reading/interpreting engineering drawings, one-lines, schematics, and specifications.
Familiarity with NEC/NESC, utility standards, and typical ITP/checklist workflows.
Hands-on knowledge of electrical terminations, grounding, cable testing, equipment installation tolerances, and civil/structural foundations common to power projects.
Proficiency in digital QA/QC platforms (e.g., Procore, BIM 360/ACC, Bluebeam, or similar), MS Office, and basic data entry for inspection records.
Strong written and verbal skills; able to present findings and influence corrective actions with field and leadership teams.
Willingness to work onsite at active construction sites, travel to project locations, and work extended hours/weekends as required by the schedule.

Other Requirements:

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 oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

About Kiewit

Provides large-scale construction and engineering services for diverse infrastructure.

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