Renewable Energy QA/QC Manager
Job Summary
The QA/QC Engineer/Manager is responsible for implementing a robust QA/QC system and managing quality oversight throughout the construction lifecycle. This includes conducting on-site inspections and supervising subcontractors. This hands-on role ensures work is performed according to high-quality standards, adheres to technical specifications, and minimizes risk at project handover.
The ideal candidate combines field QA/QC experience with an owner-side mindset, focused on risk mitigation, documentation integrity, and lifecycle value.
In this role, you will contribute directly to safe execution, quality assurance, and successful delivery of utility-scale renewable energy projects, including solar PV and battery energy storage systems (BESS).
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and continuously improve the company's QA/QC strategy and Quality Management System (QMS) across projects
- Establish, track, and report key quality KPIs
- Review and approve Contractor Quality Plans (PQP), Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), and related documentation, ensuring risks are identified and mitigated early
- Participate in QA/QC coordination meetings with contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers
- Conduct periodic and milestone-based site inspections to ensure compliance with quality standards and proper installation of systems, including:
- Medium- and high-voltage electrical collection systems
- Substations, transformers, and switchgear
- Inverters, trackers, PV modules, and SCADA systems
- Battery energy storage systems (containers, PCS, EMS, safety systems)
- Civil works such as earthworks, grading, drainage, foundations, and structural elements
- Review testing reports, such as compaction testing, concrete results, and material submittals
- Maintain QA/QC documentation including inspection reports, test records, and as-built drawings
- Track quality deficiencies, issue non-conformance reports (NCRs), and coordinate corrective actions
- Provide regular reporting on quality performance and issue resolution to internal stakeholders
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline
- 5+ years of experience in utility-scale renewable energy projects, particularly solar PV and/or BESS
- Strong knowledge of QA/QC systems and inspection processes for relevant equipment and systems
- Experience developing and managing ITPs, inspection regimes, and QA/QC documentation
- Fluency in English (written and spoken); additional languages are a plus depending on project location
- Familiarity with ISO 9001, OSHA, or similar standards
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
- Ability to work on remote job sites and adapt to varying site conditions
- Willingness to travel and work flexible hours, including occasional weekends
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