Electrical QA/QC Inspector

Commercial Comm And Electric; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electrical service provider seeks a QA/QC Inspector to ensure quality and safety in electrical projects. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in electrical engineering and at least two years of QA/QC experience. Responsibilities include conducting inspections, maintaining quality assurance protocols, and preparing detailed reports. The role emphasizes knowledge of electrical standards and effective communication skills. The company offers opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years in QA/QC role within the electrical industry.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., ISO 9001, Six Sigma) are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain quality assurance protocols.
• Conduct regular inspections of materials and components.
• Prepare client-ready inspection reports.
• Perform investigations of failures or near misses.

Skills

Strong knowledge of electrical standards and regulations

Proficiency in inspection tools and testing equipment

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Effective communication and interpersonal abilities

Detail-oriented with a commitment to quality and safety

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field

Tools

Procore

BIM 360

Bluebeam

Job description

Overview

The QA/QC Inspector is a detail-oriented team player who ensures the quality and safety of the electrical products and services installed and/or provided by the field team, adhering to industry standards and company policies.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Implement and maintain quality assurance protocols to ensure compliance with national and international electrical standards.
• Conduct regular inspections of materials, components, and finished products to verify adherence to specifications.
• Maintain detailed records of inspections, tests, and non-conformance reports. Prepare comprehensive reports for management review.
• Perform tests on electrical components and systems, documenting results and identifying discrepancies.
• Work closely with engineering, production, and project management teams to resolve quality issues and improve processes.
• Assist in training staff on quality control processes and best practices.
• Ensure all operations comply with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and recommend process enhancements.
• Critical Infrastructure Testing- validateredundancy systems (UPS, generators, switchgear) and verifying electrical reliability for data centers, hospitals, and other mission critical facilities.
• assisting in commissioning activities and ensuring documentation aligns with client turnover requirements (as-built verification, redline drawings, O&M manuals).
• Prepare client-ready inspection reports and participating in owner/GC quality meetings, especially on mission critical projects.
• oversight of lockout/tagout, arc flash boundaries, and safe work practices in high-voltage and mission critical environments.
• perform investigations of failures or near misses to identify and implement corrective actions.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Strong knowledge of electrical standards and regulations.
• Proficiency in inspection tools and testing equipment.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to quality and safety.
• NEC, NFPA 70E, OSHA standards, and (if applicable) IEEE/IEC standards commonly required on industrial sites.
• Strong proficiency in digital QA/QC platforms or software (e.g., Procore, BIM 360, Bluebeam) for reporting, punch lists, and inspections.

Leadership & Training

• Mentorship: Expand on “develop crew” by including mentoring apprentices and journeymen on quality and safety standards in complex/critical environments.
• Continuous Improvement: Explicitly state participation in lessons learned sessions across projects to feed back into company best practices.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years in QA/QC role within the electrical industry.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., ISO 9001, Six Sigma) are a plus.
• MEP

Preferred Qualifications

• Specialized Certifications: Consider listing credentials that add weight for mission critical/industrial work:
• NICET in Electrical Testing
• NETA certification
• NFPA 70E Training
• OSHA 30
• LEED/AP or commissioning-related certifications (if sustainability is relevant)
• Experience: Increase baseline requirement from just QA/QC exposure to experience onindustrial, mission critical, or large-scale commercial electrical projects.

Soft Skills

• Stronger emphasis on:
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict commissioning timelines.
• Coordination with general contractors, owners, and third-party commissioning agents.
• Flexibility for night/weekend work typical of cutovers or critical system tie-ins.

Equal Employment Opportunity: We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.