Position: Civil Quality Engineer (Solar Projects)
**Job Description:**
As a Civil Quality Engineer for Solar Projects, your primary responsibility is to ensure the quality and compliance of civil engineering activities related to solar energy projects. You will collaborate closely with project managers, construction teams, and other stakeholders to uphold industry standards and project specifications. Your role encompasses quality assurance, quality control, and adherence to safety protocols throughout the project lifecycle.
**Key Responsibilities:**
1. **Quality Assurance (QA):**
- Develop and implement quality assurance plans for civil engineering aspects of solar projects.
- Review project designs, specifications, and plans to ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and client requirements.
- Conduct pre-construction site assessments to identify potential quality issues and develop mitigation strategies.
- Collaborate with design and engineering teams to address quality concerns during the planning and design phases.
2. **Quality Control (QC):**
- Perform regular inspections and audits of civil construction activities to verify compliance with approved plans and specifications.
- Monitor construction materials, equipment, and workmanship to ensure they meet quality standards.
- Document and report non-conformities, defects, and deviations from standards, and recommend corrective actions.
- Conduct testing and sampling of construction materials (concrete, steel, etc.) as per project requirements.
3. **Safety Compliance:**
- Ensure that all civil construction activities adhere to relevant safety regulations and guidelines.
- Identify potential safety hazards and implement corrective measures to mitigate risks.
- Conduct safety inspections and audits to promote a safe working environment for all personnel on site.
4. **Quality Documentation and Reporting:**
- Maintain comprehensive records of quality inspections, test results, and corrective actions taken.
- Prepare regular progress reports on quality performance and compliance status for project stakeholders.
- Assist in the preparation of as-built documentation and final quality reports upon project completion.
5. **Continuous Improvement:**
- Participate in lessons learned sessions to identify areas for improvement in quality processes and procedures.
- Recommend enhancements to construction methods, materials, and quality control techniques to optimize project outcomes.
**Qualifications and Skills:**
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field. Professional certification or licensure is a plus.
- Proven experience (X years) in civil engineering and quality assurance/control within the renewable energy or construction industry, preferably in solar projects.
- In-depth knowledge of civil engineering principles, construction techniques, and relevant codes/standards (e.g., ASTM, ACI, ASCE).
- Familiarity with solar energy systems, including solar panel installation, mounting structures, and electrical interconnections.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve quality issues effectively.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders.
- Proficiency in relevant software applications for quality management, documentation, and data analysis.