Qa/qc Engineer
Actalent · Peoria, IL · 2 days ago
On-siteQuality Assurance$30–$35/hrContract
Responsibilities
- Support quality inspections of electrical installations, including DC and AC wiring systems, combiner boxes, inverters, switchgear, and grounding and bonding systems.
- Aid in verifying that construction work aligns with engineering drawings, project specifications, and the National Electrical Code (NEC) and applicable standards.
- Implement inspection and test plans (ITPs) and maintain associated documentation.
- Participate in pre-installation inspections to confirm readiness and compliance before work begins.
- Assist with in-process inspections to identify issues early and support adherence to quality and safety standards.
- Support final acceptance walkdowns by documenting findings and helping confirm installations meet requirements.
- Track and document non-conformance issues (NCRs) and assist in resolution efforts.
- Maintain organized quality records, inspection reports, and project documentation.
- Collaborate with field superintendents, electrical foremen and crews, project managers, and engineers to address quality concerns.
- Aid in coordination of third-party inspections and client visits.
- Support commissioning readiness by helping verify system and documentation completion.
- Contribute to punch list tracking and completion efforts prior to project turnover.
- Afford assistance with organizing inspection schedules and communicating updates to the team.
Requirements
- Basic understanding of electrical systems, solar energy systems, or construction practices (through education, internships, or hands-on experience).
- Familiarity with electrical codes such as the NEC is a plus.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and project specifications (or willingness to learn).
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Comfort working in a team-oriented, field-based environment.
- Willingness to learn QA/QC processes, inspections, and documentation practices.
- Basic communication skills for reporting and collaborating with team members.
Preferred Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Internship, coursework, or exposure to construction, solar, or electrical projects is a plus.
- Interest in renewable energy and utility-scale solar projects.
- Commitment to safety and following established procedures and best practices.