QA/QC Manager/Engineer- Substations

We are an electrical contractor with projects across the country within T&D, substation, and commercial applications.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced QA/QC Manager to oversee quality assurance and quality control activities on a large-scale utility construction project at Brandon Shores in Baltimore, MD. This individual will play a critical role in ensuring all civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical construction activities comply with project specifications, utility standards, applicable codes, and industry best practices. The ideal candidate is a hands-on quality professional with experience performing inspections, auditing construction activities, coordinating testing, and maintaining comprehensive quality documentation throughout all phases of construction.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain project Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) programs.
• Perform field inspections to verify construction activities meet project specifications, utility requirements, and applicable ASTM and industry standards.
• Inspect and verify:
  • Structural foundations and concrete placement
  • Welding activities
  • Electrical installations
  • Electrical conduit systems
  • Civil construction and earthwork operations
  • Mechanical and piping installations
• Coordinate and review non-destructive testing (NDT) activities and inspection reports.
• Monitor construction activities through inspections, testing, and documentation to ensure work complies with approved plans and specifications.
• Conduct quality audits and maintain detailed inspection records, reports, and turnover documentation.
• Identify non-conforming work, document deficiencies, and coordinate corrective actions with project teams.
• Verify testing materials and electrical components to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Work closely with project management, subcontractors, inspectors, and client representatives to maintain quality standards throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with utility specifications, structural codes, safety requirements, and applicable quality management systems.

Qualifications

• Required Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical field plus 2–5 years of relevant QA/QC experience, OR 6–9 years of progressive construction quality experience in lieu of a degree.
• Strong understanding of quality assurance and quality control practices within heavy civil, utility, industrial, or power construction.
• Experience inspecting concrete, structural steel, welding, electrical systems, piping, civil construction, and earthwork activities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and construction documentation.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and applicable codes.
• Comfortable working outdoors on active construction sites.
• Ability to climb ladders, traverse large project sites, and work in confined spaces when required.

Skills

• Preferred OSHA 30-Hour Safety Certification.
• Experience with quality management systems such as:
  • ISO 9000
  • NQA-1
  • ANSI N45.2.23
• Familiarity with engineering and utility software such as PLS-CADD, PSS®E, or similar platforms.
• Experience working under Exelon/BGE specifications and standards.
• Utility, power generation, transmission & distribution, or substation project experience.

Pay

$140,000 - $180,000 per year

Benefits

• Base salary up to $180,000 depending on experience
• 15%–30% annual performance bonus
• Company vehicle
• Gas card
• Weekly per diem of $500–$800 (project dependent)
• 100% employer-paid medical benefits
• Opportunity to work on a high-profile utility infrastructure project with long-term growth potential