Senior Quality Inspector
Usa, Texas, Austin
Fulltime: 40 hrs a week
Experience: Not applicable
Renewable Energy
Introduction
Senior QA/QC Inspector is responsible for independently verifying the quality of construction work performed by EPC contractors and subcontractors on utility-scale Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects, acting on behalf of the client to protect the long-term performance, safety, and value of the asset. This role performs field inspections, reviews contractor quality documentation, identifies nonconformances, and drives corrective actions
What are you going to do
Responsibilities
- Quality Inspection & Verification
- Perform daily field inspections of civil, structural, electrical, and mechanical construction activities across Solar PV and BESS scopes.
- Verify installed work complies with approved drawings, specifications, codes, and manufacturer installation requirements.
- Inspect installation of PV modules, racking, trackers, MV/DC cabling, terminations, and grounding systems for conformance to design and torque specifications.
- Verify inverter, transformer, and BESS enclosure installation, and inspect substation and collector system construction, including foundations, structures, and electrical terminations.
- Conduct visual and dimensional inspections and witness contractor testing activities.
- Nonconformance & Corrective Action Management
- Identify, document, and track nonconformances and quality deficiencies through resolution.
- Issue field observation reports, deficiency notices, and punch-list items to EPC contractors.
- Verify corrective actions are implemented and re-inspect completed work for closeout.
- Support root-cause analysis for recurring or high-impact quality issues, and escalate unresolved or significant issues to Construction Management
- Testing & Commissioning Support
- Support commissioning readiness inspections and pre-energization walkdowns.
- Witness electrical testing, including continuity, megger, and functional testing, as applicable.
- Coordinate punch-list closeout prior to mechanical completion, substantial completion, and COD, and support resolution of quality-related issues identified during commissioning.
- Reporting & Documentation
- Maintain detailed inspection records, photographs, and quality logs for all inspected work.
- Review contractor quality control (QC) documentation, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), and test reports for completeness and accuracy.
- Prepare daily and weekly inspection reports summarizing progress, findings, and open items.
- Populate and maintain quality records in Procore and other project management systems, and support development of turnover and closeout documentation packages.
- Contractor & Vendor Coordination
- Coordinate inspection activities and hold points with EPC contractors and subcontractors, and attend quality, progress, and coordination meetings.
- Review contractor Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and witness critical hold-point inspections.
- Support vendor and factory quality reviews as needed, and provide quality performance input for contractor evaluations.
- Safety & Cross-Functional Support
- Follow all site safety requirements and regulatory safety standards while conducting inspections; report unsafe conditions or practices observed in the field.
- Coordinate with Engineering to resolve design or constructability issues identified during inspection.
- Support Construction Management with quality input for schedule and risk discussions.
- Special Projects and Other Duties: Perform other duties as assigned, including regular and ad-hoc reporting.
- Supervision of Others: Junior Quality Inspector.
Essential skills and knowledge
Qualifications
Education/Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
- 5-7 years of quality inspection experience in industrial, utility, or renewable energy construction.
- 2-3 years of experience specific to utility-scale Solar PV or BESS construction preferred.
- Experience reading and interpreting construction drawings, specifications, and electrical schematics.
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.
- Valid driver's license required.
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:
- OSHA 10 certification required. OSHA 30 certification preferred.
- Working knowledge of NEC, IEEE, and other applicable electrical and construction codes and standards.
- Familiarity with Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) processes and quality management systems.
- Certifications such as NACE, ICC, or other relevant quality/inspection credentials are a plus.
- Experience using Procore or similar project/quality management software.
What we offer
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Working Conditions
- 75-100% travel to project sites required; extended site assignments are typical during peak construction and commissioning periods.
- Field-based role with exposure to heavy equipment, active construction zones, and energized electrical equipment.
- Work performed outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Use of PPE and adherence to safety protocols is mandatory.
Typical Project Scope
Projects supported by this role typically include:
- Utility-scale Solar PV: 100 MW - 500+ MWdc
- Battery Energy Storage Systems: 50 MW - 300+ MWac
- Substations and collector systems
- High-voltage interconnections