Field Quality Engineer - Electrical Projects

ABB Inc.; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Life insurance

Job summary

ABB is seeking a Quality Control Specialist to ensure quality and compliance of electrical projects across facilities, construction sites, and customer locations. The role requires frequent travel and close collaboration with project teams to drive corrective actions and ensure documentation is thorough.

The position supports ABB's Automation Energy Industries division in Houston, TX, with a strong emphasis on safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in electrical construction, QA, commissioning, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of NEC and electrical installation practices.
• Experience with field quality inspections and reporting results.
• Willingness to travel 50–75% in the US and occasionally abroad.
• Authorized to work permanently in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Travel regularly to facilities, sites to perform quality inspections and audits.
• Utilize safety systems to maintain an accident-free workplace.
• Develop procedures and checklists for testing and inspection activities.
• Verify FATs (IFAT) including LV power and control troubleshooting as needed.
• Ensure installations conform to ABB drawings, specs, codes, and standards.
• Conduct field inspections, document findings, and drive corrective actions.
• Produce construction progress reports aligning management on quality and schedule.
• Field verify redline drawings are completed and submitted regularly.
• Ensure turnover packages and inspection/test documentation are complete.
• Collaborate with PMs, engineering, commissioning, and construction teams to resolve quality issues.
• Participate in customer quality meetings and site acceptances.

Skills

Quality inspections

Field engineering

NEC knowledge

Travel readiness

Documentation

Communication

Job description

ABB is seeking a Quality Control Specialist to ensure quality and compliance of electrical projects across facilities, construction sites, and customer locations. The role requires frequent travel and close collaboration with project teams to drive corrective actions and ensure documentation is thorough.

The position supports ABB's Automation Energy Industries division in Houston, TX, with a strong emphasis on safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.