Field Electrical Quality Assurance Specialist

Accelera; Viking (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Accelera is seeking a Field Electrical Quality Assurance Specialist to ensure the integrity and compliance of electrical, data, and instrumentation installations on-site.

You will act as technical authority, verify installations meet safety standards and project specs, and collaborate with engineers to resolve issues.

This role emphasizes on-site inspection, thorough documentation, and strict adherence to NEC and regulatory guidelines to support safe, reliable operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of electrical inspection experience.
• 2+ years in industrial/pipeline electrical power and control construction.
• Strong NEC knowledge and regulatory standards.
• Ability to interpret complex drawings and contract docs.

Responsibilities

• Validate installations align with blueprints, specs, and contracts.
• Monitor data acquisition and pneumatic control system installations.
• Enforce NEC and Title 49 Part 192 throughout construction.
• Maintain field logs and generate inspection reports.
• Identify site hazards and communicate safety concerns.
• Verify materials meet project requirements before installation.
• Collaborate with engineering to resolve design discrepancies and obtain approvals.

Skills

Electrical inspection

Power & control systems

NEC knowledge

Construction drawings

Contract docs

Job description

Field Electrical Quality Assurance Specialist

About the Role

As a Field Electrical Quality Assurance Specialist, you will play a critical role in ensuring the integrity and compliance of complex electrical, communication, and instrumentation systems. You will serve as a technical authority on-site, verifying that installations meet rigorous safety standards and project specifications to ensure long-term operational reliability.

Responsibilities

• Validate that all electrical and instrumentation installations align with project blueprints, technical specifications, and contract documents.
• Monitor and document the installation of data acquisition and pneumatic control systems to ensure optimal performance.
• Enforce compliance with the National Electric Code (ANSI/NFPA 70) and Title 49 Part 192 regulations throughout the construction lifecycle.
• Maintain comprehensive field logs and generate detailed inspection reports to track project progress and quality outcomes.
• Proactively identify potential site hazards and communicate safety concerns to project leadership to maintain a zero-incident environment.
• Verify the quality and suitability of all materials used in the field, ensuring they meet project requirements before installation.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to resolve design discrepancies or material substitutions, ensuring all changes are approved prior to implementation.

Qualifications

Required Skills

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in electrical inspection, technician roles, or as a journeyman.
• At least 2 years of hands‑on experience in industrial or pipeline electrical power and control system construction.
• In-depth knowledge of National Electric Code (N.E.C.) guidelines and regulatory standards.
• Proven ability to interpret complex construction drawings and technical contract documentation.

Preferred Skills

• Prior experience serving as a Utility Inspector or in a general field inspection capacity.
• Strong analytical skills for troubleshooting control system issues during the installation phase.
• Excellent communication skills for coordinating with project engineers and site management.