Solar QC Technician (PER DIEM)

Job Description

Job Description

Solar Quality Control Technician

Job Description

The Quality Control Technician is responsible for performing on-site quality inspections to ensure construction activities comply with approved engineering drawings, project specifications, and applicable safety and quality standards. This role supports utility-scale solar and energy construction projects by identifying deficiencies early, documenting findings, and working closely with field teams to maintain quality, schedule, and project warranty requirements. This position works full-time on a project site through completion and serves as a daily point of contact for quality-related coordination with field leadership and client representatives.

Job Details

• Per diem is $3,250 to $3,500 a month
• Pay is $75k to $85k a year
• You will be traveling across large solar construction farms (Texas, Nevada, Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado)
• Direct placement position, full benefits
• You will get a car, laptop, phone

Responsibilities

• Perform on-site quality control inspections for electrical, civil, and mechanical scopes of work.
• Verify work is installed per approved drawings, specifications, and engineering standards.
• Generate and manage punch lists to document deficiencies and required corrective actions.
• Conduct internal inspections following trade self-checks and prior to client walkthroughs.
• Support execution of the project Quality Management Plan (QMP).
• Protect project warranty by identifying and escalating quality issues early.
• Document inspection results, deficiencies, and corrective actions.
• Maintain quality records, inspection logs, and calibration documentation.
• Update and distribute quality tracking reports to the project team.
• Upload required documentation to client or project management systems.
• Follow all site safety policies and procedures.
• Identify and report safety concerns observed during inspections.
• Stop work when necessary for safety or quality concerns.
• Support site safety initiatives and coordination with safety personnel.
• Work closely with field engineers, superintendents, project managers, and commissioning teams.
• Participate in daily planning and coordination meetings.
• Support client walkthroughs and inspections as required.
• Communicate quality findings clearly and professionally to field teams and leadership.

Essential Skills

• Experience performing quality control or construction inspections in solar, electrical, or heavy construction environments.
• Working knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, and inspection processes.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to document findings clearly.
• Ability to work independently in a field environment with limited supervision.
• Comfortable working full-time on active construction sites.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Utility-scale solar project experience.
• Electrical construction or inspection Experience.
• OSHA 30 certification (preferred).
• Experience using construction documentation platforms (e.g., Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office).
• Familiarity with punch list management and quality tracking tools.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy competitive benefits including a 10% bonus, a generous 401k match, end-of-quarter bonuses, and full benefits. This role offers a company vehicle and monthly per diem, emphasizing work-life balance and rewarding excellence.

Work Environment

The work environment is primarily on-site at construction locations, involving outdoor work in varying weather conditions. Expect to be standing, walking, climbing, and working around active construction activities.

This is a Permanent position based out of Houston, TX.

The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $85000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Per Diem, Full Benefits, Phone Allowance

This is a Permanent position based out of Houston, TX.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 29, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Houston,TX.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.