Energy Field Inspector - Projects & QA

DNV; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical and dental plans

Vision benefits

FSA/HSA/Commuter benefits

401(k) with company match

Life insurance & disability

Job summary

DNV Energy Systems is seeking a Site Visit Inspector to join the Engineering, Environmental, Permitting & Sustainability group. This field-focused role supports construction monitoring across wind, solar, storage, and small-scale projects.

You will document construction progress, quality observations, non-conformances, safety observations, and potential schedule impacts while coordinating with civil, electrical, environmental, HSE, and engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical diploma in wind energy, renewable energy, electrical technology, civil/construction technology, engineering technology, or a closely related field.
• Minimum 3 years of field experience in wind, solar, battery energy storage, oil, gas, LNG, commissioning, renewable-energy construction, operations and maintenance, or construction inspection.
• Willingness to travel up to 70% domestically (US and Canada) with potential 10% international travel.
• Valid U.S. or Canadian driver's license and ability to meet travel requirements.
• Proficient written and verbal English communication; report writing and presenting technical observations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site visits for wind, solar, battery energy storage, and thermal generation projects.
• Observe and document construction progress, workmanship, QA/QC, non-conformances, and schedule impacts.
• Prepare accurate site visit reports using approved templates and AI-enabled tools.
• Coordinate with DNV subject matter experts when specialist input is required.
• Maintain PPE, trainings, certifications, and readiness for varied field conditions.

Skills

Field observations

Report writing

Safety compliance

Travel readiness

English communication

Education

Associate degree or technical diploma in wind energy or related field

Job description

DNV Energy Systems is seeking a Site Visit Inspector to join the Engineering, Environmental, Permitting & Sustainability group. This field-focused role supports construction monitoring across wind, solar, storage, and small-scale projects.

You will document construction progress, quality observations, non-conformances, safety observations, and potential schedule impacts while coordinating with civil, electrical, environmental, HSE, and engineering teams.