QA/QC Technician

Motor City Electric; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Motor City Electric is seeking a detail-oriented QA/QC Technician to support project teams on active sites, performing inspections and documenting workmanship to ensure first-time quality.

You will read drawings and specs, witness tests, maintain traceable records, and coordinate with the QA/QC Manager to keep schedules on track.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of electrical field experience in construction QA/QC.
• Ability to read drawings, one-lines, specs, and manufacturer instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate field documentation.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel/relocate.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine field inspections using approved drawings, specifications, checklists, ITPs, manufacturer requirements, and project quality standards.
• Inspect electrical work including conduit/underground, grounding and bonding, cable installation, terminations, equipment installation, labeling, torque verification, and pre-energization activities.
• Support or witness testing such as insulation resistance/megger, continuity, grounding, torque, and other project-required tests within qualification limits.
• Complete inspection forms, test reports, checklists, photos, punch/deficiency records, and digital quality documentation accurately and on time.
• Assist with receiving inspections, material verification, storage condition checks, calibration status, and traceability of test equipment and records.
• Identify nonconforming or incomplete work, communicate findings quickly, track corrective actions, and verify rework or repairs when assigned.
• Maintain organized, traceable quality records for system turnover, including supporting redlines/as-builts, vendor documentation, certifications, and closeout packages.
• Coordinate daily with the QA/QC Manager, Superintendents, foremen, field engineers, and project teams to keep inspections aligned with the construction schedule.

Skills

Electrical construction

QA/QC

Inspection

Testing

Commissioning

Documentation

Tools

Autodesk Build/ACC

Procore

Bluebeam

Job description

Be the eyes and documentation behind quality in the field. The QA/QC Technician supports MCE project teams by performing and documenting inspections, verifying installation details, supporting electrical testing, tracking deficiencies, and maintaining the records needed for turnover. This is a hands-on role for someone who is detail-oriented, comfortable on active jobsites, and committed to getting the work right the first time.

• Perform routine field inspections using approved drawings, specifications, checklists, ITPs, manufacturer requirements, and project quality standards.
• Inspect and document electrical work such as conduit/underground, grounding and bonding, cable installation, terminations, equipment installation, labeling, torque verification, and pre-energization activities.
• Support or witness testing such as insulation resistance/megger, continuity, grounding, torque, and other project-required tests within qualification limits.
• Complete inspection forms, test reports, checklists, photos, punch/deficiency records, and digital quality documentation accurately and on time.
• Assist with receiving inspections, material verification, storage condition checks, calibration status, and traceability of test equipment and records.
• Identify nonconforming or incomplete work, communicate findings quickly, track corrective actions, and verify rework or repairs when assigned.
• Maintain organized, traceable quality records for system turnover, including supporting redlines/as-builts, vendor documentation, certifications, and closeout packages.
• Coordinate daily with the QA/QC Manager, Superintendents, foremen, field engineers, and project teams to keep inspections aligned with the construction schedule.

Education, Experience, and Skills Required

• 2+ years of electrical construction, QA/QC, inspection, testing, commissioning, or related field experience.
• Working knowledge of electrical installations and ability to read drawings, one-lines, specifications, and manufacturer instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to complete field documentation accurately.
• Comfort using tablets/computers for forms, photos, and records; valid driver’s license and ability to travel/relocate to project sites.

PREFERRED

• Electrical trade experience or technical education.
• Utility, industrial, substation, BESS, solar, wind, data center, or large-project experience.
• Experience with test equipment and platforms such as Autodesk Build/ACC, Procore, or Bluebeam; relevant inspection/testing certifications are a plus.

Additional Information

FIELD EXPECTATIONS

Regular walking, standing, climbing, bending, and work in active construction environments; use of required PPE; exposure to weather, noise, dust, and uneven terrain; ability to carry typical inspection/test equipment and work project schedules as needed.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Motor City Electric Co. complies with all applicable laws requiring equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals in its recruitment, hiring, and employment practices. As part of this policy, MCE will not discriminate on the grounds of race, religion, gender, national origin, age, height, weight, marital status, disability, or other factors as proscribed by applicable law. This policy applies to all employment practices including recruiting, hiring, pay rates, promotions, and other terms and conditions of employment and termination.