Quality Specialist (Yerington, NV)

SOLV Energy, Inc.; Yerington (NV); On-site; USD 73,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

SOLV Energy, Inc. is seeking a Quality Specialist to supervise construction quality across multiple utility-scale solar projects in the region, traveling to active sites to perform random inspections of all definable features of work and ensure compliance with drawings and standards.

You will document discrepancies, issue NCRs, maintain logs, and collaborate with field teams, QC and construction to drive continuous improvement and provide data for trend analysis.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication, with field interdependencies.
• 3+ years of experience in solar EPC or utility-scale construction quality control.
• Familiarity with solar installation methods and standards (e.g., NEC, IEEE, ASTM).
• Proficiency in inspection tools and digital documentation.

Responsibilities

• Travel to active solar project sites within the region to perform random sampling inspections.
• Evaluate installation and process quality across civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical scopes.
• Verify compliance with project specifications, drawings, and industry standards.
• Compare inspection results over time to identify variance trends and drive improvements.
• Photograph and document discrepancies and non-conforming work.
• Generate and submit Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) with findings and recommendations.
• Maintain accurate inspection logs and quality documentation.
• Communicate inspection results and quality trends to project teams and subcontractors.
• Collaborate with QC and Construction teams to resolve issues and implement corrective actions.
• Provide feedback to improve installation practices and ensure adherence to quality standards.
• Provide inspection data to Regional Quality Manager and Quality Department for trend analysis.
• Support onboarding and training of field personnel on quality expectations.
• Assist in development and delivery of training related to quality procedures.

Skills

Communication

Experience in solar EPC

QA/QC

Solar installation standards

NCR workflows

ISO 9001 knowledge

Multi-site coordination

Travel readiness

Education

Experience in solar EPC

Tools

Inspection software

Job description

SOLV Energy is a leading provider of infrastructure services to the power industry, designing, building and maintaining utility scale solar, battery storage and high voltage substation projects nationwide.

Job Description Summary

The Quality Specialist is responsible for measuring and monitoring construction quality across multiple utility-scale solar project sites within their assigned region. This role involves conducting random sampling inspections on all definable features of work (DFOW), identifying discrepancies, sharing lessons learned and driving continuous improvement in installation practices.

The Quality Specialist serves as a key liaison between the field, project teams and corporate, upholding company standards and client expectations.

This role is located full-time on a jobsite in Yerington, NV. Specific location details and expectations will be discussed during the interview process.

Job Description

This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Position Responsibilities and Duties

Site Inspections & Verification

• Travel to active solar project sites within the region to perform random sampling inspections at defined intervals during the construction of projects.
• Evaluate installation and process quality across all DFOW, including civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical scopes.
• Verify compliance with project specifications, engineering drawings, and industry standards.
• Compare inspection results from previous inspection samples of the same DFOW to identify and monitor any variance trends to leverage positive trends and contain negative trends.

Documentation & Reporting

• Photograph and document all discrepancies and non-conforming work.
• Generate and submit Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), as necessary, with detailed findings and recommendations.
• Maintain accurate inspection logs and quality documentation.

Communication & Collaboration

• Communicate inspection results and quality trends to the project team, including site managers, superintendents, and subcontractors.
• Collaborate with the Quality Control and Construction teams to resolve issues and implement corrective actions.
• Provide feedback to improve installation practices and ensure adherence to quality standards.
• Provide inspection results data to the Regional Quality Manager, Quality Analyst, and Quality Department to support trend analysis programs.

Training & Support

• Support onboarding and orientation of field personnel on quality expectations.
• Assist in the development and delivery of training related to quality procedures and standards.

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, specifically with respect to communicating the interdependencies of the field installation teams and upstream working and business units.
• 3+ years of experience in solar EPC or utility-scale construction quality control.
• Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, and QA/QC protocols.
• Familiarity with solar installation methods and standards (e.g., NEC, IEEE, ASTM).
• Proficiency in inspection tools, reporting software, and digital documentation.
• Ability to travel frequently and work independently in field environments.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with NCR workflows and root cause analysis.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 or similar quality management systems.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-site environment.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future.

SOLV Energy Is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At SOLV Energy we celebrate the power of our differences. We are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces that improve our communities. SOLV Energy prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind against an employee or applicant based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, or ethnicity, mental or physical disability, veteran status, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits

Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance. Employees can enroll in our company’s 401(k) plan and are provided vacation, sick and holiday pay.

Compensation Range

$73,104.00 - $91,380.00

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Job Number: J14191