Solar Quality Assurance/Quality Control

Job Description

Job Description

Crete United Energy Services is committed to a more sustainable future through teamwork, integrity, and growth. We’re looking for forward-thinking individuals who want to make an impact while supporting innovative energy solutions across commercial solar projects.

The Solar QAQC (Quality Assurance/Quality Control) Technician is responsible for ensuring solar projects meet quality, safety, and compliance standards throughout the full project lifecycle - including design review, construction, installation, commissioning, closeout, and ongoing maintenance. This role supports inspections, testing, customer walkthroughs, documentation, and long-term system performance verification to ensure projects meet company standards, customer expectations, and regulatory requirements.

Key ResponsibilitiesDevelopment & Design QAQC

• Review preliminary and final design drawings for constructability, accuracy, and code compliance.
• Verify equipment specifications, vendor submittals, and project documentation.
• Ensure QAQC standards are incorporated throughout engineering and permitting processes.
• Support document control and revision tracking.
• Identify and communicate potential quality or compliance risks during project development.

Construction & Installation QAQC

• Perform inspections of mechanical, structural, and electrical solar installations.
• Verify work aligns with engineering drawings, specifications, NEC requirements, and local regulations.
• Monitor workmanship quality and identify corrective actions as needed.
• Support field teams and subcontractors in maintaining quality standards and safety compliance.

Testing & Commissioning

• Conduct system testing including string testing, insulation resistance testing, inverter startup, IV curve tracing, and system verification.
• Validate system performance against project and manufacturer standards.
• Document deficiencies and track corrective actions through completion.

Customer Walkthrough & Project Closeout

• Lead final inspections, customer walkthroughs, and punch list completion.
• Provide customer orientation on system operation, monitoring platforms, and maintenance procedures.
• Ensure closeout packages including as-builts, test reports, warranties, and inspection documentation are complete.
• Support final customer acceptance and project turnover.

Annual Maintenance & Ongoing QAQC

• Perform annual inspections and preventative maintenance evaluations.
• Conduct performance checks and monitoring reviews to ensure long-term system reliability.
• Coordinate with service teams on warranty issues, repairs, and system upgrades.
• Maintain strong customer relationships through ongoing technical support and communication.

Documentation & Collaboration

• Maintain detailed QAQC reports, inspection records, and photographic documentation.
• Work closely with project managers, engineers, installers, subcontractors, and customers to resolve quality concerns.
• Support training and continuous improvement efforts across field and service teams.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in solar installation, QAQC, inspections, commissioning, or maintenance.
• Knowledge of solar PV systems, NEC, OSHA, and industry quality standards.
• Experience using testing equipment such as multimeters, insulation testers, thermal imaging cameras, and IV curve tracers.
• Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and customer-facing professionalism.
• NABCEP certification or equivalent preferred.

Work Environment

• Combination of office-based design review and field-based inspections, commissioning, and maintenance visits.
• Exposure to outdoor conditions, construction sites, and electrical systems.
• PPE compliance and adherence to safety protocols required.

Travel requirements for this role are expected to range between 25%–50%, depending on project location, project phase, and business needs. Travel may include site visits, inspections, commissioning support, customer walkthroughs, and coordination with field teams across multiple project locations.

Benefits

• $80K - $95K Salary based on experience.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• Company-paid life insurance and available supplemental coverage options.

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We are open to reviewing additional candidates with more or less experience and the pay range may differ if filled at a different level. Our pay ranges are determined by job, responsibility, and location. We base our starting pay offer and title on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.

How to Apply : Apply directly through the job board where you found this posting (LinkedIn, Indeed, ZipRecruiter) or submit your application to creteunited.com. All applications must be submitted through one of these platforms to be considered.

Application Deadline: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, and this posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Crete United is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.