Civil Quality Assurance Inspector in , United States

Civil Quality Assurance (QA) Inspector

The Civil Quality Assurance (QA) Inspector supports the QA Discipline Lead by verifying that all civil-related activities (e.g., earthwork, foundations, roads) conform to engineering designs, industry codes, regulatory requirements, and Tesla standards. This position requires solid technical judgment and problem-solving skills to perform surveillance, audits, and inspections as directed by the Civil QA Lead.
Responsibilities

Conduct surveillance and audits of civil work (earthwork, grading, compaction, concrete, reinforcing steel, utilities, drainage) to confirm that the contractor's QC program is being effectively implemented and maintained across all civil work areas
Review and evaluate contractor QC records (compaction tests, concrete pour records, MTRs, field tests) for accuracy and completeness; identify gaps, deficiencies, and trends in contractor QC documentation and report findings to the Civil QA Lead
Witness key testing and inspection activities (soil density/compaction, concrete slump, air content, temperature, cylinder, rebar placement) to confirm that contractor QC inspections and testing are being performed correctly, at the required frequency, and acceptance criteria are being met
Perform audits and surveillances of contractor / subcontractor QC programs (inspection procedures, material control, corrective actions, documentation); prepare findings, observations, and non-conformances with corrective actions for the Civil QA Lead
Review civil material submittals, mix designs, MTRs, aggregate gradations, and batch tickets to confirm contractor validation of material compliance; escalate discrepancies, substitutions, missing certs, or failed material tests to the Civil QA Lead
Identify and document QA discrepancies (earthwork, concrete, reinforcing steel, utilities, drainage) with photos, measurements, and test data; track corrective action closeout per the project QA program
Maintain QA surveillance records, audit reports, NCN logs, field test observations, and field notes; communicate findings to the Civil QA Lead and contractor QC, and capture lessons learned for continuous improvement
Requirements

Minimum of 8 years' experience as a quality inspector on large-scale industrial projects with at least 3 years as a client / owner quality representative
Demonstrated ability to read, interpret, and analyze discipline-specific technical documents, communicate effectively with contractor QC teams and the Civil QA Lead
Demonstrates advanced knowledge of quality assurance program requirements and key construction codes (e.g., ACI, IBC, ASTM, AASHTO); proficiency with inspection tools (e.g., concrete slump cones, ultrasonic pulse velocity meters, cover meters, rebar locators, ground penetrating radar)
Demonstrates advanced problem-solving skills and the ability to investigate, analyze, and help resolve complex quality issues and report QA findings with recommended corrective actions for nonconformances
Possesses a comprehensive understanding of quality management principles and the ability to apply them throughout all phases of the project and system turnover walkdowns
Ability to perform effectively within a high-performance, cross-functional organization with extremely tight timelines and aggressive commissioning goals
Compensation & Benefits

Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
Short-term and long-term insurance (90 day waiting period)
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
Tesla Babies program
Commuter benefits
Employee discounts and perks program