Location: Austin, Texas – 50% travel to project sites
Reports To: Head of Engineering
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Summary:
The QA/QC Engineer/Manager is responsible for implementing a robust QA/QC system, and managing quality oversight throughout the construction lifecycle, conducting on-site field inspections, and supervising subcontractors. This hands-on role is crucial for ensuring the work is performed according to high quality standards, maintaining technical specifications, and de-risked at handover. The ideal candidate combines field QA/QC experience with an owner-side mindset, focused on risk mitigation, documentation integrity, and lifecycle value.
In this role, you will directly contribute to safe execution, quality assurance, and successful delivery of critical utility-scale solar PV and BESS energy projects.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop/own the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Sabanci’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 (PQP), Inspections and Test plans (ITPs), and checklists, ensuring quality risks are identified early and proactively mitigatedSchedule/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 (PQP) and proper installation/construction work such as:MV/HV collection systems, terminations, and splices,Substations, transformers, switchgearInverters, trackers, Modules, and SCADA systemsBESS (containers, PCS, EMS, safety systems)Earthworks, grading, drainage, foundations, access roads and structural elements.Review compaction reports, concrete testing results, and material submittal.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.Provide weekly/monthly reporting on quality performance and issue resolution to internal stakeholdersQualifications:
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 projectsFluent 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 OfficeAbility to work on remote job sites and adapt to site-specific conditions.Available to work at the weekends and to travelWhat we offer:
Opportunity to shape the future of clean energy in the U.S.Collaborative, mission-driven team environmentAnnual base salary between 140,000 – 160,000 gross%17.5 of annual base salary as bonus at target levelLong-term project milestone bonus up to 12 monthly salaries for each projectHealth, dental, vision insurance401(k) with company match: After completion of 3 months of service, employee will be eligible to participate in the Company’s 401k Retirement Saving Plan. Each pay period, for every $1 of eligible compensation employee contributes to the Plan, the company will match that dollar at 100% up to the first 1% of eligible compensation employee contributes plus company will match 50% for each $1 of eligible compensation on the next 5% of eligible compensation.PTO: During the first partial calendar year of employment and the first five (5) full calendar years, you accrue up to 15 working days of paid time off annually. After completing five (5) full calendar years of employment you will accrue up to 20 working days of paid time off per year.Employees receive five (5) paid sick days (40 hours) at the time of hire and then five (5) paid sick days (40 hours) each year thereafter on January 1.2 days floating holidaysPaid Holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day (Washington’s Birthday), Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day.