QA Manager - Substation

About the role

A growing regional electrical utilities contractor is seeking a detail-oriented and field-focused QA/QC Inspector to support transmission, distribution, and substation construction projects. This role is responsible for ensuring all work is completed in accordance with project specifications, client standards, safety regulations, and applicable industry codes. The QA/QC Inspector will work closely with project managers, superintendents, field crews, and utility clients to verify quality throughout all phases of construction while helping drive continuous improvement across projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform field inspections on transmission, distribution, substation, and utility infrastructure projects
• Verify work is completed according to engineering drawings, specifications, utility standards, and contract requirements
• Conduct quality audits of construction activities, materials, equipment installations, and documentation
• Inspect civil, structural, electrical, grounding, conduit, cable, and equipment installations
• Review and maintain QA/QC documentation including inspection reports, turnover packages, redlines, punch lists, and corrective action reports
• Coordinate with field leadership to identify deficiencies and ensure timely resolution of quality issues
• Assist with client inspections, walkdowns, and project closeout activities
• Monitor subcontractor compliance with quality standards and project specifications
• Ensure adherence to OSHA requirements, company safety policies, and utility client procedures
• Support commissioning and energization activities as needed
• Participate in root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives
• Track and report quality metrics to project and operations leadership

Qualifications

• 3+ years of QA/QC inspection experience within electrical utilities, power delivery, industrial electrical, or EPC construction environments
• Experience supporting transmission, distribution, substation, renewable energy, or utility infrastructure projects
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, one-lines, construction packages, and technical specifications
• Knowledge of utility construction practices, NEC standards, and industry quality requirements
• Strong understanding of inspection documentation, turnover packages, and project closeout processes
• Experience working directly with utility clients, project managers, and field crews
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and construction/project documentation software
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to travel regionally to active project sites

Preferred Qualifications

• Electrical or construction-related certifications preferred
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification
• Experience with high-voltage substation or transmission construction projects
• Knowledge of commissioning and testing procedures
• Background working for an electrical contractor, utility contractor, or EPC firm