Senior QA/QC Leader — Solar & BESS Projects

SABANCI RENEWABLES INC; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Bonus programs

Job summary

Sabanci Renewables Inc. is seeking a QA/QC Engineer/Manager to implement a robust QA/QC system across utility-scale solar PV and BESS projects in the U.S., with Austin, Texas as the base and 50% travel to site locations.

You will lead on-site inspections, review Contractor Quality Plans, develop KPIs, and coordinate with EPCs and subcontractors to ensure conformance to the Quality Plan and project schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, civil engineering, construction management or related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in PV and BESS utility-scale projects, preferably solar project execution, and commissioning.
• Strong knowledge of QA/QC systems and inspection processes on PV and BESS equipment such as PV modules, inverters, transformers, switchgears, PCS, and BESS enclosures.
• Experience developing and managing ITPs, inspection regimes, and QA/QC documentation for PV solar and BESS projects
• Fluent in English (spoken and written); Spanish is a plus (optional based on location).
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, OSHA or other relevant safety standards.
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Ability to work on remote job sites and adapt to site-specific conditions.
• Available to work at the weekends and to travel

Responsibilities

• Develop/own the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Sabanci’s QA/QC strategy or QMS across all projects.
• Establish, track and report key quality KPIs across the projects.
• Review and approve Contractor Quality Plans (PQP), Inspections and Test plans (ITPs), and checklists, ensuring quality risks are identified early and proactively mitigated
• Schedule/participate in QA/QC meetings to align quality standards and expectations with EPC contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Conduct periodic and milestone-based site walkdowns/inspections, and oversight of sub-contractor ensuring compliance with the Quality Plan (PQP) and proper installation/construction work such as: MV/HV collection systems, terminations, and splices, Substations, transformers, switchgear, Inverters, trackers, Modules, and SCADA systems, BESS (containers, PCS, EMS, safety systems), Earthworks, grading, drainage, foundations, access roads and structural elements.
• Review compaction reports, concrete testing results, and material submittal.
• Maintain QA/QC documentation: Inspection reports, material submittals, test records, as-built documentation.
• Record quality deficiencies, issue non-conformance reports (NCRs), and coordinate corrective actions with on-site teams.
• Provide weekly/monthly reporting on quality performance and issue resolution to internal stakeholders

Skills

QA/QC knowledge

Field inspections

English fluency

MS Office

Contractor coordination

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical/civil engineering or related discipline

Tools

PQP knowledge

ITP knowledge

Job description

Sabanci Renewables Inc. is seeking a QA/QC Engineer/Manager to implement a robust QA/QC system across utility-scale solar PV and BESS projects in the U.S., with Austin, Texas as the base and 50% travel to site locations.

You will lead on-site inspections, review Contractor Quality Plans, develop KPIs, and coordinate with EPCs and subcontractors to ensure conformance to the Quality Plan and project schedule.