Specialist, Quality (BESS)

Aecon U.S.; Milwaukee (WI); Presencial; USD 75.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Aecon seeks a Quality Specialist to support delivery of utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System projects under an EPC model. You will work with project teams to ensure quality requirements are met from construction through turnover.

The role emphasizes conformance to drawings, codes, and Aecon quality standards, with travel to Milwaukee, WI site as needed. You will coordinate inspections, reviews, and NCR handling in a fast-paced environment.

Formación

• Post-secondary education in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Quality Management, or a related discipline.
• 3–5 years of quality, project coordination, engineering, or construction experience.
• Knowledge of BESS, substations, renewable energy projects is a strong asset.

Responsabilidades

• Support the implementation and maintenance of the project Quality Management Plan and quality procedures.
• Coordinate quality activities across engineering, procurement, construction, subcontractors, suppliers, and field teams.
• Review drawings, specifications, contracts, ITPs, and quality documents for compliance.
• Perform and coordinate field inspections to verify conformance with drawings and standards.
• Monitor quality requirements for BESS equipment, electrical systems, and civil/mechanical scopes.
• Support supplier and subcontractor quality activities, including documentation reviews and NCR handling.
• Identify, track, and help resolve non-conformances and quality observations.
• Maintain quality records, inspection reports, testing docs, and NCR registers.
• Coordinate with construction teams to complete inspections and testing before subsequent work.
• Participate in project and quality meetings and track actions to completion.
• Support turnover activities with quality records and test reports.
• Assist commissioning and energisation readiness through quality documentation and testing.
• Support internal and external quality audits and follow up on corrective actions.
• Monitor quality trends and help implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Promote a culture of quality, safety, and continuous improvement across the project.

Conocimientos

Quality management

Project coordination

Documentation

Communication

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Excel

Reading drawings

Educación

Engineering/related discipline

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Quality management systems

Descripción del empleo

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!

Aecon delivers some of the most complex and impactful infrastructure projects — from transformative transportation networks to critical energy, industrial and nuclear programs. The projects we build connect communities and power future generations. With deep roots in North America and a strong footprint internationally, Aecon brings global expertise and proudly serves public and private sector clients through its Construction and Concessions segment.

Safety Always is not only our #1 core value – it is the standard that anchors our culture.

We believe the most ambitious projects deserve the most committed people. At Aecon, you won’t just build your career — you’ll help build what matters to enable future generations to thrive.

At Aecon, You Can Count On

• Safety Always. Our number one core value. The safety of our people, projects, partners, and stakeholders is our priority focus – today and always.
• Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
• Accountability. We’re passionate about delivering on our commitments.
• Inclusion. We provide opportunities where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to contribute fully.

We deliver infrastructure with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. Aecon employees are incredibly proud to build some of the most impactful infrastructure of this generation – we call it Aecon Proud.

At Aecon We

• Ensure you and your family receive the services and benefits needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
• Are intentional when it comes to investing in your development. We help you build your career and advance your skills through our Aecon University, tuition reimbursement, and Leadership Programs.
• Are committed to creating work environments focused on mutual respect, teamwork, collaboration, and new ideas, through meaningful initiatives, training, and partnerships with Veteran groups, to ensure we are building with top talent and harnessing our collective strengths within every aspect of our culture.
• Operate responsibly by managing risk, safety, and environmental considerations across all our projects and surrounding communities.

Aecon Utilities

Safer. Faster. Smarter. This is how Aecon Utilities is committed to delivering projects. Aecon Utilities is a leading North American utility infrastructure provider with a strong track record delivering safe, reliable and innovative solutions across electrical, telecommunications, pipeline distribution and renewable energy markets. With operations across North America, Aecon Utilities supports critical utility infrastructure that powers and keeps communities connected. Guided by our core value of Safety Always, we partner with clients to build the infrastructure that powers the future.

What is the Opportunity?

Aecon is seeking a Quality Specialist to support the delivery of utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects under an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) model. Working closely with the project, engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning teams, the Quality Specialist will support the implementation and maintenance of project quality requirements throughout all phases of project delivery.

The role will help ensure work is completed in accordance with contractual requirements, project specifications, applicable codes and standards, and Aecon's quality requirements through construction, commissioning, energisation, turnover, and closeout.

Location: Milwaukee, WI (preferred) or Port Huron, MI

What You'll Do Here

• Support the implementation and maintenance of the project Quality Management Plan and associated quality procedures.
• Coordinate quality activities across engineering, procurement, construction, subcontractors, suppliers, and field teams.
• Review project drawings, specifications, contracts, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), and quality documentation to ensure applicable requirements are understood and implemented.
• Perform and coordinate field inspections to verify construction activities comply with approved drawings, specifications, codes, standards, and project requirements.
• Monitor quality requirements associated with BESS equipment, electrical systems, substations, and supporting civil and mechanical scopes.
• Support supplier and subcontractor quality activities, including documentation reviews, inspections, material verification, and resolution of quality issues.
• Identify, document, track, and support resolution of non-conformance reports (NCRs), deficiencies, corrective actions, and quality observations.
• Maintain quality records, inspection reports, testing documentation, deficiency logs, NCR registers, and other project quality documentation.
• Coordinate with construction teams to ensure required inspections and testing are completed and documented before subsequent work proceeds.
• Participate in project and quality meetings and track quality-related actions through completion.
• Support project turnover activities, including review and compilation of quality records, inspection documentation, test reports, turnover packages, and completion documentation.
• Support commissioning and energisation readiness by ensuring required quality documentation, testing, inspections, and outstanding deficiencies are appropriately tracked.
• Assist with internal and external quality audits and follow up on identified corrective actions.
• Monitor quality trends and recurring issues and work with project teams to support corrective and preventive actions.
• Promote a culture of quality, safety, continuous improvement, and operational excellence throughout project execution.

What You Bring To The Team

• Post-secondary education in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Quality Management, or a related discipline.
• 3–5 years of quality, project coordination, engineering, or construction experience, preferably within EPC, power generation, transmission and distribution, renewable energy, utilities, or industrial construction.
• Experience with BESS, substations, renewable energy, electrical infrastructure, or utility‑scale power projects is considered a strong asset.
• Knowledge of construction quality processes, including inspections, testing, ITPs, NCRs, deficiency management, corrective actions, and turnover documentation.
• Understanding of engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and project closeout processes.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, technical specifications, inspection requirements, and project documentation.
• Experience coordinating with engineering teams, construction personnel, subcontractors, suppliers, clients, and inspectors.
• Strong documentation and record‑management skills with attention to accuracy and detail.
• Strong organisational, communication, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and experience working with electronic project or quality management systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in both office and site‑based project environments.
• Ability to identify quality issues, communicate concerns effectively, and follow corrective actions through resolution.
• This position is based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Regular travel to the Milwaukee project site will be required.

Aecon fosters belonging within and across our organization. We consider all applicants for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disabilities, veteran status, and all other characteristics protected by law.

We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner, through the implementation of the requirements of the EEOC and its applicable regulations. Appropriate accommodation under the EEOC will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process.

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