Remote Electrical Construction QA/QC Engineer

Eaton; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton’s Electrical Engineering Services & Systems Division (EESS) seeks an Electrical Construction Quality Engineer (QA/QC) to oversee quality control for EPC electrical construction projects. This remote role in the United States involves up to 75% travel to Eaton and customer sites and requires coordination with PMs, field supervision, EHS, owners, and subcontractors.

Responsibilities include leading QC activities, developing quality documentation, and performing field inspections, audits, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution OR a high school diploma/GED and ten (10) years of experience performing quality control and/or quality assurance activities on commercial electrical construction projects.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience performing quality control and/or quality assurance activities for commercial, industrial, utility, or mission‑critical electrical construction projects.
• Experience overseeing quality control activities for electrical installation, testing, commissioning, and energization of power distribution systems and equipment, including substations, switchgear, transformers, MCCs, panelboards, protective relays, grounding systems, cabling, raceways, or control systems.
• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and in the future.
• The role is designated as a Regular Driver per Eaton’s Driver Safety Policy and requires a current, unrestricted driver’s license with a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality control activities for EPC construction projects, ensuring compliance with project requirements, specifications, codes, and customer expectations.
• Develop and maintain project quality documentation, including Quality Management Plans, inspection reports, test records, punch lists, and closeout packages.
• Conduct field inspections, audits, and quality reviews to identify defects, non‑conformances, and opportunities for improvement.
• Partner with project managers, construction managers, engineers, subcontractors, and customers to resolve quality issues and drive corrective actions.
• Review drawings, specifications, submittals, RFIs, and commissioning plans to verify constructability and quality requirements.
• Manage third‑party testing and inspection providers, including scope development and issue resolution.
• Support factory witness testing, commissioning activities, and system turnover to ensure project requirements are met prior to energization.
• Investigate equipment, installation, and warranty‑related issues and support root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Deliver quality‑related training and promote a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement across project teams.
• Travel to Eaton and customer sites as needed to support project execution, inspections, audits, and quality issue resolution.

Skills

Quality control

Electrical construction

Field inspections

Documentation

Root cause analysis

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

High school diploma + 10 years experience

Job description

Eaton’s Electrical Engineering Services & Systems Division (EESS) seeks an Electrical Construction Quality Engineer (QA/QC) to oversee quality control for EPC electrical construction projects. This remote role in the United States involves up to 75% travel to Eaton and customer sites and requires coordination with PMs, field supervision, EHS, owners, and subcontractors.

Responsibilities include leading QC activities, developing quality documentation, and performing field inspections, audits, and