Senior Engineer - QA/QC (Electrical)

Greythr; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Greythr is seeking a Senior Engineer – QA/QC (Electrical) to lead QA/QC for electrical engineering, procurement, installation, testing, and commissioning. You will ensure compliance with drawings, specs, codes, and quality plans while coordinating with project teams and client representatives.

Responsibilities include developing QA/QC procedures, reviewing documents, managing non-conformances, and documenting quality records throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in electrical QA/QC within construction, infra, or energy projects.
• Knowledge of electrical installation, inspection, testing and commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate electrical QA/QC activities for E&PI works.
• Ensure compliance with drawings, specs, standards and quality plans.
• Review documents, test plans, and submittals for contractual compliance.
• Establish inspection points and testing requirements for electrical works.
• Coordinate inspections with clients, consultants, and inspectors.
• Raise and manage non-conformances and corrective actions.
• Maintain quality records and support commissioning dossiers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Coordination skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Education

Electrical Engineering degree or diploma

Job description

The Senior Engineer – QA/QC (Electrical) is responsible for leading and coordinating quality assurance and quality control activities for electrical engineering, procurement, installation, testing, and commissioning works. The role ensures that all electrical activities comply with approved drawings, project specifications, applicable codes and standards, quality plans, inspection and test plans, and contractual requirements. The position works closely with project management, engineering, construction, procurement, consultants, contractors, and client representatives to prevent quality issues and ensure timely resolution of non-conformities.

Key Responsibilities

The Senior Engineer – QA/QC (Electrical) is responsible for leading and coordinating quality assurance and quality control activities for electrical engineering, procurement, installation, testing, and commissioning works. The role ensures that all electrical activities comply with approved drawings, project specifications, applicable codes and standards, quality plans, inspection and test plans, and contractual requirements. The position works closely with project management, engineering, construction, procurement, consultants, contractors, and client representatives to prevent quality issues and ensure timely resolution of non-conformities.

Job Description: Senior Engineer – QA/QC (Electrical) - MPR-1001Position Overview

Quality Assurance and Quality Control

• Develop, implement, and maintain project-specific electrical quality assurance and quality control procedures.
• Review project specifications, approved drawings, method statements, material submittals, and inspection and test plans for compliance with contractual and technical requirements.
• Ensure that electrical installation activities are executed in accordance with approved documents, applicable standards, and project quality objectives.
• Establish and monitor inspection points, hold points, witness points, and testing requirements for electrical works.
• Verify that quality control processes are consistently applied throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify potential quality risks and recommend preventive and corrective actions.

Inspection and Testing

• Conduct and coordinate inspections of electrical equipment, materials, installations, and workmanship.
• Monitor testing and commissioning activities for electrical systems and equipment.
• Review test procedures, test records, inspection reports, and commissioning documentation for completeness and accuracy.
• Verify the calibration status of inspection, measurement, and test equipment before use.
• Ensure that inspection and testing activities are properly documented and traceable.
• Coordinate inspections with clients, consultants, third-party inspectors, and relevant authorities when required.

Electrical Works Compliance

• Inspect electrical installations, including power distribution systems, cable systems, electrical panels, switchgear, transformers, earthing and lightning protection systems, lighting, and associated equipment as applicable to the project.
• Confirm that installed materials and equipment match approved technical submittals and project requirements.
• Verify compliance with approved layouts, installation details, approved shop drawings, and manufacturer recommendations.
• Monitor workmanship and installation practices to ensure safe, reliable, and defect-free electrical systems.
• Support the verification of electrical system performance during pre-commissioning and commissioning activities.

Non-Conformance and Corrective Action

• Raise, review, and track non-conformance reports, site observation reports, inspection reports, and related quality records.
• Investigate the causes of quality issues and coordinate appropriate corrective and preventive actions.
• Follow up on the closure of non-conformities, punch-list items, and outstanding inspection comments.
• Ensure that corrective actions are implemented effectively and verified before closure.
• Escalate recurring or critical quality issues to project management and relevant stakeholders.

Documentation and Reporting

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date quality records for all electrical activities.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly quality reports covering inspections, tests, non-conformities, corrective actions, and overall quality performance.
• Review and maintain inspection checklists, test reports, material inspection records, quality forms, and handover documentation.
• Support the preparation of commissioning dossiers, test packs, as-built documentation, and final quality dossiers.
• Ensure that quality documentation is organized, traceable, and available for audits and project handover.

Coordination and Team Leadership

• Coordinate with electrical engineers, construction teams, subcontractors, suppliers, consultants, and client representatives on quality-related matters.
• Provide technical guidance to inspectors, engineers, supervisors, and subcontractor personnel regarding electrical quality requirements.
• Participate in quality meetings, technical reviews, progress meetings, and coordination sessions.
• Promote a quality-focused culture and encourage compliance with approved procedures and safe work practices.
• Support audits and inspections conducted by clients, consultants, certification bodies, and regulatory authorities.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Relevant experience in electrical quality assurance and quality control within construction, infrastructure, industrial, commercial, energy, or related projects.
• Strong knowledge of electrical installation, inspection, testing, and commissioning practices.
• Working knowledge of applicable electrical codes, standards, project specifications, and quality management requirements.
• Experience reviewing method statements, inspection and test plans, material submittals, drawings, and quality documentation.
• Ability to identify defects, assess quality risks, and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Strong understanding of non-conformance management, punch-list closure, inspection coordination, and project handover documentation.
• Proficiency in preparing technical reports, inspection records, test documentation, and quality reports.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and coordination skills.
• Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams, contractors, consultants, clients, and project stakeholders.
• Commitment to safety, quality, ethical conduct, and compliance with project requirements.

Preferred Professional Attributes

• Detail-oriented approach with a strong focus on accuracy and traceability.
• Ability to manage multiple inspections, documentation requirements, and quality priorities simultaneously.
• Practical problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively under project deadlines.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder-management capabilities.
• Professional communication skills and the ability to provide clear technical guidance.

Role Deliverables

• Effective implementation of electrical QA/QC procedures and project quality plans.
• Timely completion and documentation of inspections, tests, and commissioning activities.
• Reduction and timely closure of electrical non-conformities and punch-list items.
• Accurate and complete electrical quality records and handover dossiers.
• Consistent compliance of electrical works with approved documents, specifications, codes, and standards.