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Job Description:

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve the Quality Management System (QMS) across all project phases.

• Ensure compliance with all applicable codes and standards including NEC, NESC, IEEE, UL, ASTM, utility requirements, AHJ requirements, and contractual specifications.

• Establish, maintain, and execute Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) supporting construction, precommissioning, and turnover.

• Perform and oversee quality inspections across civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical scopes including foundations, racking, modules, DC collection, inverters, transformers, and MV systems.

• Identify, document, track, and resolve nonconformances; verify corrective and preventive actions.

• Conduct system walkdowns and mechanical completion verifications to confirm readiness for commissioning and energization.

• Lead punchlist development, tracking, and closeout to support substantial and final completion.

Construction & Field Quality Oversight

• Perform routine field audits and inspections to ensure consistent quality execution.

• Review installation practices for compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and installation manuals.

• Coordinate with construction leadership to proactively address quality risks and prevent rework.

• Support continuous improvement through lessons learned and quality trend analysis.

Commissioning & Testing (Secondary / Supporting Role)

• Support commissioning activities with a focus on quality verification, readiness, and documentation completeness.

• Create commissioning plans, energization plans, and test procedures for compliance and completeness.

• Support DC and AC testing activities, SCADA verification, protection and controls validation, and turnover readiness.

• Coordinate quality support for substation testing, energization, and metering testing, including thirdparty testing firms.

• Provide technical support during troubleshooting of commissioning anomalies related to:

  • DC systems (up to 2,000 VDC)

  • AC systems (480V-34.5kV)

  • Inverters, transformers, MV systems

  • Protection and Controls, SCADA/DAS, PLCs, relays, and BMS

• Ensure commissioning documentation meets contractual, regulatory, and owner turnover requirements.

Documentation & Closeout

• Manage quality and commissioning documentation including inspection records, test results, asbuilts, O&M manuals, and final turnover packages.

• Ensure documentation supports substantial completion, final completion, and owner acceptance.

• Maintain organized, traceable project records throughout the project lifecycle.

Team & Stakeholder Coordination

• Provide leadership and direction to quality personnel and field inspectors.

• Coordinate with engineering, construction, commissioning, safety, business management, EPCs, OEMs, utilities, and thirdparty providers.

• Act as the primary quality representative in meetings with owners, engineers, regulators, and project stakeholders.

• Support alignment between quality and commissioning teams to ensure smooth turnover and energization.

Safety & Professional Standards

• Enforce site safety policies, procedures, and professional conduct.

• Ensure all quality and commissioningsupport activities comply with safety and regulatory standards.

• Coordinate with designated safety and quality representatives.

• Perform tasks for which the individual is prequalified, including switching and clearance activities, as required.

Qualifications:

The Benefits:

• Competitive compensation aligned with industry standards

• Employer PaidMedicalPlan with HRA contribution (eligibility requirements)

• Dental, Vision, andLifeInsurance

• Flex Spending Account (FSA)

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Company-paidshort and long-term disability coverage

• Paid parental leave

• Generous PTO and paid holidays

• Profit sharing

• Robust Walbec training and professional development program

• Ongoing career growth opportunities

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action employer, and it is our practice toprovideequal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants. In addition, it is the policy of the Company tocomply withapplicable federal,stateand local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in each locality in which the Company has employees. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply!