Senior QA/QC Manager – Solar & BESS Construction (Site Travel)

SABANCI RENEWABLES INC; Texas; On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off (PTO)

Paid sick days

Job summary

SABANCI RENEWABLES INC. is seeking a QA/QC Engineer/Manager in Austin, TX with 5+ years of PV and BESS utility-scale experience. This hands-on role oversees QA/QC across construction, inspects sites, and manages documentation and subcontractor quality to reduce risk at handover.

You will develop QA/QC plans, track KPIs, review ITPs, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards while collaborating with EPCs and suppliers on site.

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 Sabancı’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, Inspections and Test plans, 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‑contractors ensuring compliance with the Quality Plan and proper installation/construction work.
• 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.

Skills

QA/QC expertise

PV/BESS knowledge

Electrical/Civil engineering

Documentation & NCRs

MS Office proficiency

Field inspections

Travel readiness

English fluency

Safety standards

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

SABANCI RENEWABLES INC. is seeking a QA/QC Engineer/Manager in Austin, TX with 5+ years of PV and BESS utility-scale experience. This hands-on role oversees QA/QC across construction, inspects sites, and manages documentation and subcontractor quality to reduce risk at handover.

You will develop QA/QC plans, track KPIs, review ITPs, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards while collaborating with EPCs and suppliers on site.