Electrical Quality Control Inspector - Commercial & Residential

KEP Electric; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

IES Residential is seeking an Electrical Quality Control Inspector to support advanced QA/QC operations, ensuring projects, installations, and processes meet standards and regulatory requirements. The role collaborates with field personnel, project teams, and leadership to identify quality concerns and implement corrective actions.

The position emphasizes detailed inspections, documentation, corrective actions, and ongoing training to improve quality across operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate or Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Business, Quality Management, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of quality control, inspections, construction operations, or related experience preferred.
• Residential construction or service industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed inspections, audits, and evaluations to ensure compliance with company standards, project specifications, and safety requirements.
• Monitor project activities, operational processes, and workmanship quality to verify compliance with established procedures and expectations.
• Identify quality deficiencies, document findings, and communicate corrective action requirements to management and field personnel.
• Verify completion of corrective actions and perform follow-up inspections as necessary.
• Maintain accurate quality control records, reports, inspection documentation, and tracking systems.
• Collaborate with project management, operations, field teams, and leadership to resolve quality-related concerns and improve operational performance.
• Assist in implementing and maintaining quality control procedures, standards, and best practices across operations.
• Analyze inspection results and quality trends to identify opportunities for process improvements and operational efficiencies.
• Support training initiatives related to quality standards, compliance requirements, and workmanship expectations.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, customer requirements, and applicable regulatory standards.
• Participate in project meetings and provide quality-related updates, recommendations, and reporting to leadership.
• Communicate professionally with customers, subcontractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders regarding quality expectations and concerns.
• Maintain professionalism and provide excellent customer service at all times.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Job description

Position Overview

IES Residential is seeking a Electrical Quality Control Inspector to join our team. The Electrical Quality Control Inspector is responsible for supporting advanced quality assurance and quality control operations to ensure projects, installations, and company processes consistently meet established standards, customer expectations, and regulatory requirements. This role works closely with field personnel, project teams, leadership, and customers to identify quality concerns, implement corrective actions, and support operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives.

General Job Description

Position Overview

IES Residential is seeking a Electrical Quality Control Inspector to join our team. The Electrical Quality Control Inspector is responsible for supporting advanced quality assurance and quality control operations to ensure projects, installations, and company processes consistently meet established standards, customer expectations, and regulatory requirements. This role works closely with field personnel, project teams, leadership, and customers to identify quality concerns, implement corrective actions, and support operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives.

Primary Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed inspections, audits, and evaluations to ensure compliance with company standards, project specifications, and safety requirements.
• Monitor project activities, operational processes, and workmanship quality to verify compliance with established procedures and expectations.
• Identify quality deficiencies, document findings, and communicate corrective action requirements to management and field personnel.
• Verify completion of corrective actions and perform follow-up inspections as necessary.
• Maintain accurate quality control records, reports, inspection documentation, and tracking systems.
• Collaborate with project management, operations, field teams, and leadership to resolve quality-related concerns and improve operational performance.
• Assist in implementing and maintaining quality control procedures, standards, and best practices across operations.
• Analyze inspection results and quality trends to identify opportunities for process improvements and operational efficiencies.
• Support training initiatives related to quality standards, compliance requirements, and workmanship expectations.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, customer requirements, and applicable regulatory standards.
• Participate in project meetings and provide quality-related updates, recommendations, and reporting to leadership.
• Communicate professionally with customers, subcontractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders regarding quality expectations and concerns.
• Maintain professionalism and provide excellent customer service at all times.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Education

High School

Minimum Years of Experience

2-4

Specific Qualifications

Required Skills and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of quality control processes, inspections, compliance standards, and operational best practices.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy under tight deadlines.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to identify deficiencies, recommend corrective actions, and support process improvements effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and quality management or project tracking software preferred.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across departments and teams.
• Strong customer service and relationship management skills.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and decision-making skills.
• Ability to mentor and support team members as needed.
• Ability to pass pre-employment screenings such as background and motor vehicle record checks.
• English speaking, reading, and writing preferred, and required where necessary to perform job duties.
• Maintain professionalism and a positive, respectful demeanor with customers, coworkers, and business partners.

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or GED required; associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Business, Quality Management, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of quality control, inspections, construction operations, or related experience preferred.
• Residential construction or service industry experience preferred.
• Previous experience supporting process improvement or operational quality initiatives preferred.
• Relevant industry certifications or licenses preferred, and required where necessary to perform job duties.

Physical Requirements

• Stand, walk, bend, climb, and movement between office and job site environments.
• Travel as required to support project and operational needs.
• Ability to work overtime, modified schedules, or occasional weekends as business needs require.
• Work in a typical office environment, sitting at a desk and performing prolonged computer work, with occasional standing, walking, bending, and reaching.
• Maintain dependable transportation and consistent, reliable attendance to meet customer service and operational needs.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make independent decisions within established company policies and procedures.
• Communicate in person, by phone, and electronically, including on a tablet, smartphone, and other office technology.
• Perform all work on-site and in person; this is not a remote or hybrid position.
• Lift, carry, push, and pull at least 25 pounds.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or work authorization support. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without current or future need for employer sponsorship.

License Required

Yes

Job Locations

US-OH-Cincinnati

Company Overview

IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to a variety of end markets, including electrical, mechanical and communications contracting solutions for the commercial, industrial, residential and renewable energy markets. IES is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. As of the end of IES’s 2025 fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, IES produced over $3.3 billion in revenue and employed over 10,200 employees at over 174 domestic locations across the United States.

Our commitment to our employees is reflected by our actions:

• Safety is Priority One - and our record shows it
• Competitive Pay
• Company 401K plan with Employer Contribution Match
• Company Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Choice of Medical Coverage including Prescription and Short Term Disability Plans
• Choice of Dental and Vision Coverage
• Optional Long-term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Legal and Pet Coverage
• Auto and Home Insurance Discount Programs

EEO Statement

EEO & Affirmative Action

The IES policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, or any other protected status or characteristic. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment, and also states that retaliation against any employee who files a complaint regarding possible violations of this policy will not be tolerated. IES is also committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment of minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. IES develops affirmative action programs to support its commitment to equal employment opportunity, consistent with company policy and the company’s obligations as a contractor to the United States government.

View Your Equal Employment Opportunity rights under the law. "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal; Conozca sus Derechos: La Discriminación en el Lugar de Trabajo es Ilegal

Disability Accommodation

IES is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. IES provides reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants who need accommodation in the job application process should contact the IES corporate office at [phone] or any IES office to request assistance.

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