QC Analyst
The Opportunity:
Tetra Tech is adding a QC Analyst to our Asset Management team based in Colorado Springs. This position requires the candidate to be a U.S. Citizen due to the projects they will be working on.
Why Tetra Tech:
At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.
Your Impact:
Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.
Tetra Tech is an industry leader in Asset Management Services. Accordingly, Tetra Tech executes numerous facility/infrastructure condition assessments (FCA) for government and commercial clients. An FCA is an asset inspection and engineering analysis of the level of maintenance and history, failure trends, root cause analyses, and work requirements to be accomplished that establishes the physical and mechanical condition of an asset. Clients use the FCA as a planning tool for short and long-term budget requests. Tetra Tech is seeking a qualified quality control (QC) technician to provide QC support and provide support to assess electrical, mechanical, fire protection, exteriors including roofs, interiors, and other facility systems as well as linear utility systems, stormwater, wastewater, water, electrical, natural gas, pavement, steam or compressed air.
Responsibilities:
• Perform data management and generate and evaluate reports to support QC review, revision and publishing of project deliverables.
• Manage datasets including MS Access databases and various file collections for reference and record purposes.
• Provide technical support to the Asset Management QC Manager as requested.
• Perform occasional facility assessments of buildings, structures and other real property assets across the building structural/civil/architectural, mechanical/electrical/plumbing and fire protection systems. Work is typically performed in teams of 2 assessors with the assessment focus split based on personnel experience and training.
• Conduct inventory and condition assessments of building systems consistent with the UNIFORMAT convention per ASTM E1557, identifying all building components and documenting any deficiencies.
• Field work on-site in both CONUS and OCONUS on trips lasting 1-2 weeks.
• Strict adherence to the Tetra Tech safety policies.
• Use of US Army Corps of Engineers Sustainment Management Systems, including the BUILDER™ Sustainment Management System (SMS). Entry of building inventory and assessments using the BUILDER Remote Entry Database (BRED) application is desired but not required.
• Develop proficiency in the management and deployment of in-house tools for field and office use. Project activities may also include preparing data collection devices and reference materials before field trips.
Qualifications:
o Qualified candidates will be advanced users of Microsoft (MS) Office applications running on MS Windows workstations. More highly qualified candidates will possess a demonstrable ability to utilize Excel macros, Access development, SQL queries and VBA scripting to process data and automate tasks.
o Other skills must include consistent attention to detail and the ability to proactively work as part of a multi-disciplinary team located across many offices and time zones. Candidates must have strong and clear communication skills, both in speech and in writing, and be prepared to master technically detailed tasks through training and supervision.
o Limited travel within CONUS will be required for the successful applicant to gain understanding of the project data and the field processes used to obtain it. A valid driver’s license and clean record are required to gain access to the government installations where most of the field work is conducted.
o Knowledge of tools such as ESRI GIS applications, Python, MS Powershell, MS SQL Server, AutoDesk AutoCAD and common programming languages under MS Visual Studio is highly valued but not required.
o Knowledge of Department of Defense real property and/or facility management and related topics is valued but not required.
This position requires the candidate to be a U.S. Citizen due to the projects they will be working on.
Background Check : This position requires a CAC card, CUI Enclave Access and/or a Security Clearance, a background check will be completed.
Physical Demands: The candidate is expected to occasionally participate in field activities. This involves walking or standing for the majority of the workday. Field teams may walk from 5 to 10 miles a day, carrying tools such as clipboards, small cameras, tablet computers and/or paper drawings. Candidates must also be able to climb ladders and to access flat roofs where safe access is provided.
Work Environment: When not traveling to sites on data collection trips (see above), the candidate will work in an office environment and occasionally from home. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Travel may require working outdoors for brief periods where a variety of weather conditions can occur.
Language & Communication Skills: Candidates are expected to possess and use clear verbal and writing skills to describe topics, express needs and provide instructions and clarification to team members.
Other Skills: Instructions: Computer Skills are mandatory. Extensive experience with MS Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access is required. Working knowledge of Structured Query Language (SQL) and Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) fundamentals is required or must be developed with the guidance of the QC Manager.
The salary range for this position is $65,000 - $75,000 . Please note that Tetra Tech considers various factors in determining pay, including, but not limited to geographic location, qualifications, licensures, certifications, experience, and other skills relevant to the needs of the business.
Life at Tetra Tech:
The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:
• Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
• Merit-based financial rewards.
• Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
• Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
• Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.
About Tetra Tech:
Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.
Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital or familial status, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.
We invite applications from all interested parties.
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