Cinterra is seeking a Quality Control Technician for their solar renewables division in Cambridge, MD. This hands-on role involves managing the Quality Control Program on-site, ensuring safety, conducting inspections, and maintaining accurate records. Candidates should have 2+ years of solar electrical experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure. The position requires frequent travel and is site-based, not remote. Description: For over twenty years, Cinterra has provided specialized electrical utility and solar construction services to support some of the nation's leading contractors, private industry, and public utilities. Our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction is only rivaled by one of the highest safety ratings in the industry. The services we provide help to bring electric power and renewable energy sources to millions. Come join our team today! Position Summary: The Quality Control (QC) Technician position is a hands-on construction role responsible for managing and executing the site-specific Quality Control Program. A key individual in achieving the division's goals and objectives. This position requires excellent communication skills, analytical thinking, and problem-solving capabilities. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: • Cultivate safety as a core value throughout the company, supporting the corporate safety program and personnel. • Apply Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Standardized Work Instructions (SWI), and QC checklists. • Review and comprehend project design, drawings, and specifications. • Assist site management with RFIs and Submittals. • Manage and execute quality control inspections. • Upload inspections & photos to the QC Program software platform. • Identify, communicate, and track non-conformance material, installation, or QC test results. • Assist construction team as needed with identified non-conformance remediation. • Assist QC Supervisor with tracking & closing out incomplete inspections and non-conformance issues. • Ensure that all QC records are accurate, uniform, and adequately maintained prior to submission to the customer. • Ensure inspections, testing and documentation are completed and submitted to the customer per contract requirements. • Provide support and assistance to other Cinterra divisions as needed. • Handle special assignments and other duties as requested by leadership. Requirements: • 2+ years solar electrical experience. • NFPA 70E Certification preferred. • Experience with electrical testing procedures and digital documentation. • Familiar with AHJ standards and NEC code. • Understands how to read and interpret plans, specifications, and equipment standards. • Familiarity with construction means and methods applicable to utility scale solar and substation installations. • Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities. • Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and other stakeholders. • Familiarity with safety regulations and compliance requirements in the relevant industry. • Good computer skills including proficiency in industry standard software programs and proficiency in using technology and software systems for quality management. • Effective communication and interpersonal skills. • Ability to work under pressure and in dynamic field environments. • Willingness to frequently travel and work outside of regular business hours. • Possess a valid US driver's license. • Site Based - Full Time Travel Required. • Remain outside for multiple hours in hot or cold weather at construction sites. Physical Requirements: • Ability to lift and carry heavy materials, tools, and equipment (up to 50 pounds or more). • Must be able to traverse irregular and steep terrain. • Endurance to perform physical tasks throughout the workday, including bending, stooping, kneeling, and standing for extended periods. • Agility and flexibility to navigate construction sites and access work areas, including climbing ladders and scaffolding. • Must be able to position one-self to work in confined spaces such as trenches, pits, manholes, and tunnels. • Must be able to wear personal protective gear most of the day. • Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions. • Must have manual dexterity, a good sense of balance, and excellent hand-eye coordination. Cinterra provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
See More Details >>Your Job DEPCOM Power, a Koch Engineered Solutions company, is seeking an Electrical Superintendent to join our Project Delivery team, supporting utility-scale solar projects. This role requires extensive travel (up to 95%) with per diem and monthly home trips. The Electrical Superintendent will play a critical role in ensuring safety, quality, and compliance on project sites, while driving tasks to completion and ensuring seamless close-out of electrical scopes of work. This role does not provide VISA sponsorship. Our Team DEPCOM's Project Delivery Organization executes full turnkey PV and BESS plants, including collection substations and generation transmission lines. We partner with key vendors and subcontractors, while coordinating with utilities nationwide for interconnections. As a Koch company, we apply Principle Based Management® to drive innovation, foster collaboration, and hold our team to the highest standards. Leaders in this role will help employees grow, self-actualize, and create an environment where everyone feels valued and respected. What You Will Do • Oversee and manage electrical subcontractors, ensuring safe, high-quality execution of PV to HV interconnect work through to substation tie-in. • Ensure project compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards, particularly during early civil and environmental phases where compliance is the top priority. • Drive task completion and enforce accountability, with a strong focus on close-out and contract execution. • Maintain schedule, budget, and contract compliance for all electrical scopes of work. • Develop and communicate a comprehensive 3-week lookahead for electrical activities to internal and external stakeholders. • Monitor and confirm that subcontractor work, materials, and site conditions align with plans, specifications, and contract requirements. • Provide daily reporting and project updates to leadership and clients. • Foster a culture of continuous improvement, knowledge sharing, and sound decision-making within the team. Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) • Strong knowledge of high-voltage electrical systems and interconnects. • Experience managing subcontractors and driving accountability in contract execution. • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel). • Valid driver's license What Will Put You Ahead • Utility-scale solar and substation experience. • Demonstrated success in project close-out and contract management. • OSHA 30, NFPA 70E, and CPR/First Aid certifications For this role, we anticipate paying $100,000 - $130,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form. Hiring Philosophy All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here . Who We Are As a Koch Engineered Solutions company, DEPCOM Power is a leading energy solutions partner for the utility solar and broader energy industries, providing project development support, engineering, procurement and construction, energy storage, repowering and operations and maintenance services. Our highly skilled team of conventional and renewable power industry experts work to deliver the lowest cost of energy and the highest rate of return. At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company. Our Benefits Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter. Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results. Equal Opportunities Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here , aquí , or tu ).
See More Details >>Entering the solar trade in Cambridge, MD, often begins with specialized training and apprenticeships, which combine practical experience with theoretical knowledge, allowing individuals to gain skills while earning. Apprenticeships typically span two to three years, involving extensive on-the-job training and technical education. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the solar industry employed 279,447 workers nationwide as of December 2023, with a significant presence in states like Maryland. The average wage for solar workers in Cambridge, MD, is approximately $1,039.50 per week, with experienced professionals often earning over $54,000 annually. Training programs and partnerships with local trade schools and organizations provide aspiring solar technicians with the necessary skills and certifications, leading to a rewarding career with strong earning potential.
