Quality Engineer

What you'll do:

• Develop project specific Quality Inspection & Test Plans, Inspection Templates, and Inspection protocols - including defining project specific tolerances and creating detailed checklists for various stages of project construction.
• Manage the quality control and assurance aspects of small projects, overseeing all quality-related activities from planning through execution and completion.
• Collaborate with project teams to aid in the integration of quality management principles into project planning, design, and execution phases.
• Occasionally conduct audits on construction processes and quality control measures to identify areas for improvement and ensure compliance with established standards.
• Maintain a system for tracking, reporting, and resolving quality issues, non-conformities, and corrective actions in a timely manner to responsible parties.
• Provide technical guidance and training to project staff on quality standards, best practices, and quality improvement tools and techniques.
• Analyze data from quality inspections and audits to identify trends, areas for improvement, and the effectiveness of quality interventions.
• Occasionally conduct technical reviews of solar construction projects to ensure alignment with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and project specifications.
• Assist in development and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality management systems, processes, and outcomes across projects.
• Ensure all quality documentation is properly maintained, accessible, and in compliance with company and regulatory standards.
• Occasionally perform site reviews and field audits where necessary to ensure compliance with established standards.
• Maintain and develop Procore quality documentation.
• Work alongside compliance team to build our QMS and company wide quality platform.

What you'll bring:

• Education
  • High school diploma or equivalent; relevant certifications or technical training in construction, engineering, or quality control is preferred.
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, preferably in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or a related field specialized in renewable energy systems is preferred but not required.
  • Certification in Quality Management or Quality Engineering (e.g., ASQ Certified Quality Engineer) is highly desirable.
• Experience
  • 6 years of experience in construction quality assurance/quality control, with a strong focus on large-scale utility solar projects.
  • Strong understanding of solar energy systems, including design, construction, and operation principles.
• Technical Skills and Knowledge:
  • Proficiency in quality control methodologies, standards (e.g., ISO 9001), and quality management systems applicable to construction projects.
  • Familiarity with industry standards and regulatory requirements relevant to solar construction, such as NEC, IEEE, and relevant UL standards (e.g., UL 4703 for Photovoltaic Wire).
  • Competence in using project management and quality management software tools (e.g. Procore)
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage complex information and make data-driven decisions.
  • Commitment to staying informed about the latest industry trends, technologies, and quality management practices in solar construction and renewable energy projects.
  • Strong computer skills and proficiency in using Microsoft Office applications.
  • Proven expertise in reading and interpreting construction plans, specifications, and shop drawings.
• Personal and Professional Skills:
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal, capable of working effectively with cross-functional teams and communicating quality principles and standards.
  • Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy and the ability to enforce high-quality standards.
  • Ability to lead and train teams on quality best practices and continuous improvement processes.
  • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
  • Willingness to travel to project sites as required.
  • Must have a good driving record and maintain a valid Driver's License

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to work in a physical environment with full range of mobility in upper and lower body
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must regularly lift and /or move greater than 50 pounds with or without assistance.

Working Conditions: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee may be regularly exposed to high, precarious places; climbing ladders; walking on roofs (both flat and angled); outside weather conditions and vibration; confined locations (i.e. attics and crawl spaces).
• The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Ability to pass a comprehensive background check and drug screen.