QAQC Technician

United Renewable Energy, LLC7 months ago
Greensboro, NC, United States
Hybrid
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

Job Overview

URE is seeking a skilled QAQC and Commissioning Technician to ensure all solar construction projects meet construction specifications. This role supports both Construction and Operations teams and collaborates with site supervisors, subcontractors, and staff across all departments.

Candidates should have construction and electrical experience and a strong understanding of solar construction processes. The position requires disciplined organization of schedules, documents, and plans, along with the ability to meet deadlines.

Core Responsibilities & Technical Knowledge

  • Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards, including NEC (National Electrical Code), IBC (International Building Code), OSHA regulations, and utility interconnection requirements.
  • Complete thorough documented QA/QC checks on all aspects of installation across civil, mechanical, electrical, and structural scopes.
  • Verify installations meet project specifications, approved drawings, and manufacturer equipment specifications for PV modules, inverters, trackers, transformers, and associated electrical equipment.
  • Conduct detailed reviews of equipment submittals, datasheets, installation manuals, and certifications to confirm compliance with contract specifications and industry standards (NEC, IBC, IEC, UL, IEEE, OSHA).
  • Perform field inspections across all construction phases, including civil works, mechanical installations, module mounting, and electrical systems, to ensure quality standards are maintained.
  • Produce quality work that meets the requirements of plans, specifications, and industry standards, while following company-wide safety practices, policies, and training.
  • Provide prompt response to any assigned actions, tasks, and quality-related inquiries to maintain project momentum and address issues in a timely manner.
  • Maintain knowledge of solar installation and civil construction processes from site preparation through final energization.
  • You are responsible for following the URE Environmental, Health, and Safety Manual, and to be aware of, follow and enforce Company safety protocols at all times.

Pre-Construction & Design Phase Support

  • Participate in the project design phase to develop an informed understanding that enables adequate Support during construction and organized QA/QC site visits.
  • Provide pre-construction support by reviewing civil, structural, and electrical design plans with a critical eye, ensuring compliance with specifications.
  • Identify potential constructability issues, quality risks, and conflicts with specifications during design review to prevent problems during construction.
  • Review, understand, and execute commissioning procedures, including functional testing, performance verification, and system startup activities.
  • Demonstrate the ability to work safely in and around energized equipment while adhering to all electrical safety protocols and PPE requirements.
  • Support the commissioning manager in transitioning the project from construction to operations through proper documentation turnover and capturing lessons learned.

Documentation & Quality Systems

  • Develop and maintain inspection plans (ITPs), schedules, and quality control checklists tailored to project-specific requirements.
  • Create standardized inspection templates for repetitive activities such as pile installation, tracker assembly, module installation, DC/AC electrical work, and grounding systems.
  • Maintain comprehensive daily inspection reports, non-conformance reports (NCRs), and punch list documentation with detailed photographic evidence capturing before, during, and after conditions.
  • Produce thorough photo documentation that clearly shows inspection points, deficiencies, corrective actions, and quality verification with proper labeling and organization.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel with the ability to deliver detailed, professional inspection reports utilizing company templates.
  • Utilize the Procore construction management platform for document control, inspection reporting, RFI tracking, submittal management, and collaboration with project stakeholders.
  • Leverage Smartsheet for project tracking, quality metrics dashboards, task management, and communication.

Required Skills

OSHA Regulations
Procore
Microsoft Office Suite
QA/QC Inspections
Electrical Systems
Document Control
IBC Compliance
NEC Compliance
Smartsheet
Solar Construction