Solar QC Specialist: On-Site Field Inspector & NCR Lead

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, 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.