QA/QC Electrical Engineer - Field & Factory Quality Lead

Kurita Group; Brooklyn Park (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kurtia America Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented QA/QC Electrical Engineer to plan, implement, and maintain quality assurance and quality control activities for electrical engineering, installation, testing, and commissioning work.

The engineer will ensure compliance with drawings, project specs, codes, and company procedures, working with engineering, construction, and clients to prevent defects and support safe project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in electrical engineering, construction quality, manufacturing quality, testing, commissioning, or a related field.
• Working knowledge of electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, schematics, specifications, and technical submittals.
• Knowledge of applicable electrical codes, quality management principles, inspection practices, and electrical testing methods.
• Must have UL508A.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality management system requirements, including document control, internal audits, nonconformance management, corrective actions, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to identify deficiencies, analyze technical issues, document findings clearly, and follow corrective actions through closure.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic document-control or quality-management systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in office, shop, and active project-site environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and maintain project-specific electrical quality plans, inspection and test plans, checklists, procedures, and turnover documentation.
• Review electrical drawings, specifications, submittals, method statements, material approvals, and vendor documentation for compliance with project requirements.
• Inspect incoming electrical materials and equipment and verify identification, condition, certifications, approved status, storage, and traceability.
• Perform and document inspections of electrical installations, including raceways, cable trays, conduits, wiring, grounding and bonding, panels, switchgear, transformers, motor control equipment, lighting, controls, and related systems.
• Perform and document inspections of electrical control systems, including control panels, PLCs, instrumentation, sensors, relays, interlocks, wiring, terminations, labeling, and functional operation, in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, and test procedures.
• Witness or coordinate electrical testing and commissioning activities, such as continuity, insulation resistance, grounding, functional, protection, and equipment performance tests.
• Plan, coordinate, witness, and document Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) for electrical equipment and control panels; verify test procedures, drawings, specifications, functional performance, punch-list resolution, and approval records before shipment.
• Verify that measuring and test equipment is suitable, calibrated, and used in accordance with approved procedures.
• Prepare inspection requests, test records, quality reports, punch lists, and system turnover packages; maintain accurate and organized quality records.
• Identify nonconforming work, issue and track nonconformance reports, support root-cause analysis, and verify corrective and preventive actions.
• Coordinate inspections and quality matters with clients, consultants, authorities having jurisdiction, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Monitor field activities for compliance with approved drawings and procedures and communicate quality risks promptly to project leadership.
• Support internal and external audits and assist with quality performance metrics, trend analysis, lessons learned, and continuous-improvement initiatives.
• Participate in preconstruction, coordination, progress, quality, testing, and turnover meetings as required.
• Promote a culture of quality, safety, accountability, and right-first-time execution.

Skills

Electrical drawings interpretation

Inspection techniques

Field inspections

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

UL508A

Microsoft Office

ISO 9001

Quality documentation systems

Job description

Kurtia America Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented QA/QC Electrical Engineer to plan, implement, and maintain quality assurance and quality control activities for electrical engineering, installation, testing, and commissioning work.

The engineer will ensure compliance with drawings, project specs, codes, and company procedures, working with engineering, construction, and clients to prevent defects and support safe project delivery.