Field QA/QC & Safety Inspector, Renewables Projects

DNV Germany Holding GmbH; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DNV Energy Systems' Renewables and Power Grids Advisory group is seeking a Site Visit Inspector to join the Engineering, Environmental, Permitting & Sustainability department. This field-focused role will support construction monitoring, site observation, and in office technical work across large to small scale energy system projects.

You will serve as a field ambassador for DNV, documenting construction progress, quality observations, non-conformances, safety observations, and potential

Responsibilities

• Conduct site visits for wind, solar, battery energy storage, and thermal generation projects, including active construction sites and operating facilities.
• Observe and document construction progress, workmanship, installation quality, QA/QC activities, non-conformances, and potential schedule impacts.
• Support construction monitoring, Owner’s Engineering, Independent Engineering, due diligence, commissioning observation, factory visits, asset management, compliance reviews, end-of-warranty reviews, and root cause analysis.
• Perform field observations across civil and electrical scopes, recognize when specialist input is required, and coordinate promptly with DNV subject matter experts.
• Prepare accurate, concise, and timely site visit reports using approved DNV templates and digital / AI-enabled tools and participate in continuous improvement and operational efficiency activities.
• Participate in pre-visit planning by completion of the following: review of technical reports and drawings, job safety and environment analyses, site orientations, and post-visit closeout activities.
• Maintain required personal protective equipment (PPE), trainings, certifications, and readiness for varied field conditions.
• Communicate professionally with customers, contractors, project managers, site personnel, and internal technical teams in-person and/or in a virtual forum.
• Independently manage travel, availability, documentation, and competing field assignments in accordance with safety protocols.
• Support desktop technical and operational assignments during lower field-demand periods to maintain utilization and broaden capability and participate in continuous improvement and operational efficiency activities.
• Actively contribute to reporting of HSE incidents internally within DNV to promote a culture of continuous improvement.

Job description

DNV Energy Systems' Renewables and Power Grids Advisory group is seeking a Site Visit Inspector to join the Engineering, Environmental, Permitting & Sustainability department. This field-focused role will support construction monitoring, site observation, and in office technical work across large to small scale energy system projects.

You will serve as a field ambassador for DNV, documenting construction progress, quality observations, non-conformances, safety observations, and potential