Substation QA/QC Lead - High-Voltage Field

ResponsAble Safety Staffing; Arkansas; On-site; USD 73,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

ResponsAble Safety Staffing is seeking an Electrical Utility Substation QA/QC professional with strong knowledge in substation construction. Candidates must read IFC drawings and perform field QC inspections to ensure foundations, equipment, and wiring meet drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities include maintaining the project’s QA/QC system, reviewing ITPs and reports, coordinating with construction teams, and supporting commissioning activities such as functional testing and

Qualifications

• 3–10+ years QA/QC experience in substation, transmission, or heavy electrical construction.
• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and specifications.
• Familiarity with utility standards (Duke, Entergy, Oncor, PG&E) preferred.
• Certifications: OSHA 30, NESC/NEC familiarity, CPR/First Aid; additional QA/QC credentials a plus.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain the project’s Quality Management System in line with drawings, specs, and procedures.
• Conduct inspections on foundations, grounding, steel erection, cable installation, terminations, and equipment placement.
• Verify installation tolerances, torque values, conductor routing, and equipment alignment.
• Review and approve ITPs, checklists, test reports, and redlines.
• Maintain detailed QA/QC documentation including NCRs, corrective actions, and as-built records.
• Monitor daily construction activities to ensure compliance with OSHA, NEC, NESC, and project requirements.

Skills

QA/QC

IFC drawings

Field inspections

Documentation

High voltage knowledge

Reading schematics

Safety compliance

Coordination with teams

Tools

ITPs

Punch lists

NCRs

Job description

ResponsAble Safety Staffing is seeking an Electrical Utility Substation QA/QC professional with strong knowledge in substation construction. Candidates must read IFC drawings and perform field QC inspections to ensure foundations, equipment, and wiring meet drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities include maintaining the project’s QA/QC system, reviewing ITPs and reports, coordinating with construction teams, and supporting commissioning activities such as functional testing and