Solar Quality Control Manager

Job Description

About Walbec Group

Walbec produces high-quality construction materials and delivers unparalleled professional design, engineering and construction services at its six companies, including Payne and Dolan, Northeast Asphalt, Zenith Tech, Parisi, Premier Concrete, and Construction Resources Management. Whether building bridges, stabilizing shorelines, rehabilitating structures, or providing site engineering and construction solutions for solar, Walbec is your bridge to expertise in construction and engineering.

With safety and ethics at the core of everything we do, our experienced professionals are hard at work on commercial and industrial sites throughout the Midwest. 

The Position

Quality Management & Compliance (Primary Responsibility)

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve the Quality Management System (QMS) across all project phases.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable codes and standards including NEC, NESC, IEEE, UL, ASTM, utility requirements, AHJ requirements, and contractual specifications.
• Establish, maintain, and execute Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) supporting construction, pre‑commissioning, and turnover.
• Perform and oversee quality inspections across civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical scopes including foundations, racking, modules, DC collection, inverters, transformers, and MV systems.
• Identify, document, track, and resolve nonconformances; verify corrective and preventive actions.
• Conduct system walkdowns and mechanical completion verifications to confirm readiness for commissioning and energization.
• Lead punch‑list development, tracking, and closeout to support substantial and final completion.
  
  

Construction & Field Quality Oversight

• Perform routine field audits and inspections to ensure consistent quality execution.
• Review installation practices for compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and installation manuals.
• Coordinate with construction leadership to proactively address quality risks and prevent rework.
• Support continuous improvement through lessons learned and quality trend analysis.
  
  

Commissioning & Testing (Secondary / Supporting Role)

• Support commissioning activities with a focus on quality verification, readiness, and documentation completeness.
• Create commissioning plans, energization plans, and test procedures for compliance and completeness.
• Support DC and AC testing activities, SCADA verification, protection and controls validation, and turnover readiness.
• Coordinate quality support for substation testing, energization, and metering testing, including third‑party testing firms.
• Provide technical support during troubleshooting of commissioning anomalies related to:
• DC systems (up to 2,000 VDC)
• AC systems (480V–34.5kV)
• Inverters, transformers, MV systems
• Protection and Controls, SCADA/DAS, PLCs, relays, and BMS
• Ensure commissioning documentation meets contractual, regulatory, and owner turnover requirements.
  

Documentation & Closeout

• Manage quality and commissioning documentation including inspection records, test results, as‑builts, O&M manuals, and final turnover packages.
• Ensure documentation supports substantial completion, final completion, and owner acceptance.
• Maintain organized, traceable project records throughout the project lifecycle.
  
  

Team & Stakeholder Coordination

• Provide leadership and direction to quality personnel and field inspectors.
• Coordinate with engineering, construction, commissioning, safety, business management, EPCs, OEMs, utilities, and third‑party providers.
• Act as the primary quality representative in meetings with owners, engineers, regulators, and project stakeholders.
• Support alignment between quality and commissioning teams to ensure smooth turnover and energization.
  
  

Safety & Professional Standards

• Enforce site safety policies, procedures, and professional conduct.
• Ensure all quality and commissioning‑support activities comply with safety and regulatory standards.
• Coordinate with designated safety and quality representatives.
• Perform tasks for which the individual is pre‑qualified, including switching and clearance activities, as required.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field (equivalent experience considered).
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in construction quality, commissioning, or related field roles.
• Demonstrated experience managing quality systems on utility‑scale or community solar projects.
• Strong working knowledge of NEC and solar electrical systems.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Utility‑scale solar experience (50 MW preferred).
• Demonstrated commissioning experience supporting energization and turnover.
• Familiarity with NETA testing, SCADA/DAS systems, and utility interconnection requirements.
• Quality certifications (CQE, Six Sigma, or similar) preferred.
  
  

 Physical & Travel Requirements

• Ability to work outdoors on active construction sites in varied conditions.
• Ability to travel regionally up to 50–75%, depending on project needs.
• Ability to perform detailed field inspections and walkdowns.
  
  

The Benefits

• Competitive compensation aligned with industry standards
• Employer Paid Medical Plan with HRA contribution (eligibility requirements)
• Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Flex Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company-paid short and long-term disability coverage
• Paid parental leave
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Profit sharing
• Robust Walbec training and professional development program
• Ongoing career growth opportunities
  
  

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action employer, and it is our practice to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants. In addition, it is the policy of the Company to comply with applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in each locality in which the Company has employees. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply!