QA/QC Electrical Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION

QA/QC Electrical Engineer

Kurtia America Inc.

Job Type: Full-time

Department: Quality Department

Reports To: Quality Manager

Location: Minneapolis, MN, with travel to project sites, supplier facilities, and client locations as required

Position Summary

Kurtia America Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented QA/QC Electrical Engineer to plan, implement, and maintain quality assurance and quality control activities for electrical engineering, installation, testing, and commissioning work. The position ensures that electrical systems, materials, documentation, and workmanship comply with approved drawings, project specifications, applicable codes and standards, contractual requirements, and company quality procedures. The engineer will work closely with engineering, construction, project management, suppliers, subcontractors, and clients to prevent defects, resolve nonconformities, and support safe, reliable project delivery.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, review, and maintain project-specific electrical quality plans, inspection and test plans, checklists, procedures, and turnover documentation.
• Review electrical drawings, specifications, submittals, method statements, material approvals, and vendor documentation for compliance with project requirements.
• Inspect incoming electrical materials and equipment and verify identification, condition, certifications, approved status, storage, and traceability.
• Perform and document inspections of electrical installations, including raceways, cable trays, conduits, wiring, grounding and bonding, panels, switchgear, transformers, motor control equipment, lighting, controls, and related systems.
• Perform and document inspections of electrical control systems, including control panels, PLCs, instrumentation, sensors, relays, interlocks, wiring, terminations, labeling, and functional operation, in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, and test procedures.
• Witness or coordinate electrical testing and commissioning activities, such as continuity, insulation resistance, grounding, functional, protection, and equipment performance tests.
• Plan, coordinate, witness, and document Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) for electrical equipment and control panels; verify test procedures, drawings, specifications, functional performance, punch-list resolution, and approval records before shipment.
• Verify that measuring and test equipment is suitable, calibrated, and used in accordance with approved procedures.
• Prepare inspection requests, test records, quality reports, punch lists, and system turnover packages; maintain accurate and organized quality records.
• Identify nonconforming work, issue and track nonconformance reports, support root-cause analysis, and verify corrective and preventive actions.
• Coordinate inspections and quality matters with clients, consultants, authorities having jurisdiction, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Monitor field activities for compliance with approved drawings and procedures and communicate quality risks promptly to project leadership.
• Support internal and external audits and assist with quality performance metrics, trend analysis, lessons learned, and continuous-improvement initiatives.
• Participate in preconstruction, coordination, progress, quality, testing, and turnover meetings as required.
• Promote a culture of quality, safety, accountability, and right-first-time execution.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in electrical engineering, construction quality, manufacturing quality, testing, commissioning, or a related field.
• Working knowledge of electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, schematics, specifications, and technical submittals.

• Knowledge of applicable electrical codes, quality management principles, inspection practices, and electrical testing methods.

• Must have UL508A

• Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality management system requirements, including document control, internal audits, nonconformance management, corrective actions, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to identify deficiencies, analyze technical issues, document findings clearly, and follow corrective actions through closure.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic document-control or quality-management systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in office, shop, and active project-site environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer licensure or Engineer-in-Training certification.
• Electrical inspection, testing, or safety certification, such as NICET Electrical Power Testing certification, NFPA 70E training, or an equivalent recognized credential.
• OSHA 10-Hour Construction or OSHA 10-Hour General Industry training applicable to manufacturing environments.
• Journeyman or Master Electrician license, or equivalent demonstrated skills in electrical installation, troubleshooting, code compliance, testing, and inspection.
• Quality certification such as ASQ Certified Quality Engineer, ISO 9001 auditor training, or an equivalent credential.
• Experience with industrial, commercial, power, renewable energy, manufacturing, data center, or other complex electrical projects.
• Experience with electrical commissioning, factory acceptance testing, site acceptance testing, and equipment turnover.
• Familiarity with relevant standards and requirements, which may include NFPA 70, NFPA 70E, IEEE, ANSI, NEMA, UL, IEC, and local codes.
• Knowledge of International Society of Automation (ISA) standards and practices applicable to instrumentation, control systems, panel design, installation, testing, and functional verification.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary, supplier, subcontractor, and client teams.

Physical and Work Requirements

• Ability to visit active work areas and perform inspections in accordance with site safety requirements.
• Ability to use required personal protective equipment and occasionally climb stairs or ladders, stand or walk for extended periods, and access electrical equipment areas.
• Ability to travel to project sites, supplier facilities, or client locations as business needs require.
• Availability to support testing, commissioning, shutdowns, or critical project activities outside normal business hours when required.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kurtia America Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without unlawful discrimination. Reasonable accommodations will be considered for qualified individuals in accordance with applicable law.