Field Quality Advisor

Rising Edge Group; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay cycles

Overtime opportunities

Generous paid time off

RRSP-DPSP employer matching

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Rising Edge Group is seeking a Field Quality Advisor to lead on-site quality assurance for electrical projects across North America. You will oversee inspections, audits, and quality control processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory and client requirements while supporting planning and daily operations on construction sites.

Ideal candidates bring at least 2 years of substation experience, an Electrical Technologist or Journeyman Electrician credential, and strong drawing-reading skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years substation experience.
• Electrical Engineering Technologist or Journeyman Electrician is required.
• Protection and Control experience would be an asset.
• Must be able to read and understand construction and electrical drawings.
• Knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code is an asset.
• Knowledge of the Utility Code is an asset.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 or other quality management systems is an asset.
• ISO 9001 auditor training is an asset.
• Project Document Management is an asset.
• Experience in the High Voltage Industry is a definite asset.
• Effective written and verbal communications skills.
• Microsoft Office skills with an emphasis in Excel is a definite asset.
• Bluebeam Software skills is an asset.
• Valid Driver’s license with an acceptable driving record is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspection and audit activities with minimal supervision.
• Implement Quality Control Systems and processes.
• Review Contracts, Scopes of work and Engineered drawings.
• Develop quality plans and communicate them to relevant parties.
• Surveil project quality and ensure requirements are followed.
• Interact with client representatives and project teams to resolve issues.
• Assist in non-conformance investigations and reporting.
• Promote safety policy and continual quality improvement.
• Maintain the field quality library.

Skills

Substation experience

Read electrical drawings

Effective written and verbal comms

ISO 9001 auditor training

Problem solving

Education

Electrical Engineering Technologist or Journeyman Electrician

Tools

Bluebeam Software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Who We Are

Rising Edge Group is an electrical contracting company founded in 2002, specialization in high-voltage electrical solutions that power critical infrastructure across North America. With operations in both Canada and the United States, we partner with clients across the electrical utilities, renewable energy, and industrial sectors to design, build, andmaintainthe critical infrastructure systems communities and industries rely on.

Driven bya clear visionto strengthen the stability, reliability, and advancement of energy infrastructure, we take pride in delivering work that matters. Guided by ourSTRIDEvalues - Safety, Teamwork, Responsibility, Integrity, Deliver, and Excellence - we foster a people focused culture of growth,mentorshipand collaboration where safety always come first.

What You'll Do

Reporting to the Quality Manager, the Field Quality Advisor role is focused on providing quality leadership and insight to the projects group. The Field Quality Advisor assures that all inspection and test requirements for the facilities are performed as per regulatory and customer requirements. The Field Quality Officer also supports the planning, organizing, controlling and directing daily and weekly operations to ensure production scheduled for completion is executed in a timely manner and meets all safety and quality standard on construction sites and customer projects.

Key Responsibilities

The responsibilities include, but may not be limited to:

• Responsible for performing all aspects of inspection and audit activities with minimum supervision
• Implement Quality Control Systems and processes
• Review and understand Contracts, Scopes of work and Engineered drawings
• Determine the requirements of clients and develop quality plans in order to ensure they are communicated to all relevant parties
• Perform surveillance monitoring of project quality and ensure that requirements of quality are being followed
• Interact with client representative and project team to resolve quality related issues
• Interact with the customers QC inspectors for the resolution of site problems
• Assist in non-conformance and corrective action investigation and reporting
• Promote the ideals of the quality policy, continual improvement and importance of quality throughout the company
• Assist in the maintenance of the field quality library

Additional Information

This position isdesignatedas safety-sensitive making employment contingent upon the successful completion of pre-employment drug and alcohol testing, as well as criminal and general background checks.

Schedule & Compensation

• First initial project schedule will require 48 hours per week. Monday - Thursday 10 hour days, Friday 8 hour day. Position could also later entail a schedule rotation of 4 days on, 3 days off, however certain projects may require8 days on, 6 days off, etc.
• Overtime paid at time and a half after 10 hours per day and 40 hours per week

What We're Looking For

• Minimum of 2 years substation experience
• Electrical Engineering Technologist or Journeyman Electrician is required
• Protection and Control experience would be an asset
• Must be able to read and understand construction and electrical drawings
• Knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code is an asset
• Knowledge of the Utility Code is an asset
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 or other quality management systems is an asset
• ISO 9001 auditor training is an asset
• Project Document Management is an asset
• Experience in the High Voltage Industry is a definite asset
• Effective written and verbal communications skills
• Microsoft Office skills with an emphasis in Excel is a definite asset
• Bluebeam Software skills is an asset.
• Valid Driver’s license with an acceptable driving record is required

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation with weekly payperiods
• Overtime opportunities (project dependent)
• Generous paid time off
• RRSP-DPSP employer matching, increasing with years of service
• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, and disability)
• Company-paid safety training
• Annual PPE allowance provided for field-based employees (post-probation)
• Out-of-town work includes either all-inclusive camp accommodations or LOA and individual accommodations (project dependent)
• Travel time to and from site will be paid at base rate, and travel provided by employer (project dependent)
• Ongoing training, development, and career advancement opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (confidential counselling support)
• Employee Referral Bonus Program

Why Rising Edge Group?

Safety & Excellence:Safety is at the heart of everything we do.Every project is approached with diligence, strategic planning, and reliable execution practices to protect our teams and the clients we serve while delivering world-class high-voltage solutions. Our unwavering commitment tosafetyand quality drivesexcellence on every project, every day.

People-First Culture:You'remore than a job title.Every person contributes to powering essential energy infrastructure across North America. Our teams are built on collaboration, respect, and accountability. We support ouremployeesthrough meaningful engagement initiatives, team events, and a culture that prioritizes wellbeing, inclusion, and genuine lasting connections.

Career Growth & Impact:Your role is a path to along-termcareer.We empower our employees with hands-on experience, exposure to diverse projects, and opportunities to advance across disciplines, locations, and career paths. Through continuous learning, mentorship, and professional development,you’llbuild lastingexpertisewhile making a tangible impact in an environment where teamwork and integrity guideour work.

Reward & Recognition:We believe skill,dedication, and excellence deserves recognition. Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a strong culture of appreciation ensure your achievements are celebrated, your growth is supported, and your work truly makes a difference.

At Rising Edge Group,you’renot just building projects, you'rebuilding a meaningful career where your work helps power the future, one project at a time.