Field Inspector Jobs in Frederick, MD (NOW HIRING)

Job Summary

The Quality Control Inspector is responsible for inspecting and verifying construction, installation, testing, and commissioning activities associated with APM modernization, retrofit, repair, and infrastructure improvement projects. This position ensures that work performed by contractors and suppliers complies with project specifications, quality standards, approved procedures, and contractual requirements.

The role requires strong quality control experience with an emphasis on electrical and mechanical systems, electrical cabling, harnessing, equipment installation, and testing activities. Working closely with project teams, contractors, and suppliers, the Quality Control Inspector documents inspection results, verifies corrective actions, and communicates findings to project leadership.

Because work is frequently performed within active airport environments and around operating APM systems carrying passengers, the Quality Control Inspector must maintain a strong commitment to safety, quality, and operational reliability while supporting successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform inspections of construction, installation, testing, and commissioning activities to verify compliance with project specifications, quality standards, approved procedures, and contractual requirements.
• Inspect electrical and mechanical systems, electrical cabling, harnessing, equipment installations, and associated infrastructure to ensure work is completed in accordance with project requirements.
• Verify contractor and supplier work complies with approved drawings, technical specifications, installation procedures, and contractual requirements.
• Coordinate supplier and contractor testing activities and review test results for completeness and compliance.
• Necessary communication with all the stakeholders including subcontractors of MHI and CMSI.
• Attend QA related meetings, including on-site KOMs for suppliers handling major equipment.
• Document inspection findings, deficiencies, non-conformances, and corrective actions, and communicate results to project manager, in parallel to QA manager.
• Conduct field inspections (Quality Patrol), quality audits, and site assessments to verify work quality and compliance throughout project execution according to the guideline.
• Review quality documentation, inspection records, and test reports for accuracy and completeness.
• Manage the measuring instruments used for inspections to ensure they satisfy their term of validity.
• Support commissioning and acceptance testing activities by witnessing tests and validating results.
• Coordinate with contractors, suppliers, engineering personnel, and project teams to resolve quality-related issues and verify corrective actions.
• Assist with troubleshooting and root cause investigations related to installation, testing, and quality concerns.
• Maintain accurate inspection records, quality reports, and project documentation.
• Identify and report safety concerns observed during inspections and coordinate with the Safety Manager and project leadership as appropriate.
• Support critical project milestones, testing activities, and off-hours work as required.
• Demonstrate flexibility in working hours and availability to support critical project activities, site work, and schedule-driven requirements, including nights, weekends, holidays, and other off-hours work as required.

Required Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Quality Management, or a related technical field preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Minimum of 5 years of quality control, inspection, construction, electrical, or related technical experience, with emphasis on electrical systems, cabling, harnessing, testing, and installation activities.
• Experience interpreting construction drawings, technical specifications, inspection procedures, and test documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, problem-solving, communication, and supplier coordination skills.
• Proficiency in preparing inspection reports, quality documentation, and technical records.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting airport, transit, Automated People Mover (APM), transportation infrastructure, industrial, or other highly regulated projects.
• Experience supporting testing, commissioning, and startup activities.
• Experience performing contractor quality oversight, supplier quality verification, and acceptance testing.
• Knowledge of quality management systems, inspection processes, and corrective action procedures.
• Working knowledge of construction safety practices and OSHA requirements.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, talk, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with help occasionally.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Working Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions (non-weather), moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outdoor weather conditions; extreme cold (non-weather) and extreme heat (non-weather).

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Working Conditions:

• Active onsite project.
• This is a project-based position.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Great coverage: Medical, dental, and vision plans that support you and your family.
• Future-ready: 401(k) with company match to help you build long-term wealth.
• Company-paid protection: Short- and long-term disability, plus life insurance and AD&D.
• Real time off: Vacation, sick, and personal days plus 11 paid holidays.
• Keep growing:Tuition reimbursement for approved courses and certifications.
• Whole-person care: Confidential behavioral health support when you need it.