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Eaton's Electrical Engineering Services & Systems Division (EESS) is currently seeking an Electrical Construction Quality Engineer (QA/QC) This role can be based remote within the United States with up to 75% travel. The Electrical Construction Quality Engineer (QA/QC) is responsible for ensuring that all electrical construction activities comply with design drawings, project specifications, and applicable codes and standards. This role supports engineering and construction project teams by implementing quality control processes, conducting inspections, reviewing submittals, and verifying that all installations meet design intent, and all applicable codes and regulations.

This role works closely with project managers, field supervision, EHS/safety personnel, owners/customers, subcontractors, vendors, and commissioning teams to ensure high-quality, safe, and efficient delivery of electrical construction. The Construction Quality Engineer is the subject matter expert (SME) for all quality related issues associated with electrical construction and incidental construction scopes/trades. The Construction Quality Engineer is expected to travel to project sites as needed to support onsite construction activities.

Travel may be substantial for considerable periods of time. The expected annual salary range for this role is $97,000 - $143,000 a year. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program.

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. What you'll do: Lead quality control activities for EPC construction projects, ensuring compliance with project requirements, specifications, codes, and customer expectations.

Develop and maintain project quality documentation, including Quality Management Plans, inspection reports, test records, punch lists, and closeout packages. Conduct field inspections, audits, and quality reviews to identify defects, non-conformances, and opportunities for improvement. Partner with project managers, construction managers, engineers, subcontractors, and customers to resolve quality issues and drive corrective actions.

Review drawings, specifications, submittals, RFIs, and commissioning plans to verify constructability and quality requirements. Manage third-party testing and inspection providers, including scope development and issue resolution. Support factory witness testing, commissioning activities, and system turnover to ensure project requirements are met prior to energization.

Investigate equipment, installation, and warranty-related issues and support root cause analysis and corrective actions. Deliver quality-related training and promote a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement across project teams. Travel to Eaton and customer sites as needed to support project execution, inspections, audits, and quality issue resolution.

Qualifications: BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution OR a high school diploma/GED and ten (10) years of experience performing quality control and/or quality assurance activities on commercial electrical construction projects. Minimum of seven (7) years of experience performing quality control and/or quality assurance activities for commercial, industrial, utility, or mission-critical electrical construction projects. Experience overseeing quality control activities for electrical installation, testing, commissioning, and energization of power distribution systems and equipment, including one or more of the following: substations, switchgear, transformers, MCCs, panelboards, protective relays, grounding systems, cabling, raceways, or control systems.

Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future. Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc This role is designated as a Regular Driver per Eaton's Driver Safety Policy and requires a current, unrestricted driver's license along with a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record.

Candidates will be subject to a motor vehicle record check upon hire. Preferred Qualifications: Substantial field construction experience, including construction management and quality oversight. Experience with electrical testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning of power distribution systems, UPS, and battery energy storage systems.

Professional certifications such as Professional Engineer (PE), Master Electrician, Journeyman Electrician, NICET, Certified Electrical Inspector (CEI), ICC Electrical Inspector, CQM-C, ASQ, ACI, AWS/CWI, or similar. OSHA 30-Hour Construction and First Aid/CPR certification. Experience performing electrical, concrete, structural steel, and welding inspections.

Skills: Knowledge of electrical power distribution systems, including installation, testing, and commissioning. Understanding of construction processes and quality requirements related to electrical, concrete, earthwork, structural steel, and general building construction. Working knowledge of applicable industry codes, standards, and regulations (e.g., NEC, NFPA, ASTM, ACI, AISC, AWS, ICC, ASME, USACE, FM Global, and ISO)

Ability to read and interpret electrical one-line diagrams, schematics, construction drawings, and specifications. Experience developing, implementing, and managing quality programs, inspections, audits, and corrective actions. Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Additional Information: JOB/PROJECT SCOPE AND WORKING CONDITIONS: Travel to district offices, customer locations and project job sites that can result in overnight travel up to 50-75%. Flexible availability to accommodate project work schedules, outages, emergencies. Ability to walk job sites, climb ladders, and inspect installations May require working in varying weather and site conditions #LI-JM3 #LI-Remote All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process.

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