RRC is seeking a talented Quality Technician III to help us build the future of U.S. energy production from our Austin/Round Rock, Texas office. RRC is a multi-disciplinary engineering firm that specializes in energy projects, particularly renewable energy, throughout the United States. Founded in 2007, RRC provides a culture where employees are valued while contributing to meaningful projects. This is an opportunity to work at the forefront of the evolving energy production landscape.
The Quality Technician III supports quality assurance and commissioning activities on utility-scale solar, BESS, and substation projects. This role performs advanced inspections, witnesses testing, and supports commissioning and energization activities while ensuring construction and electrical work complies with project specifications, safety standards, and warranty requirements.
Must understand and personify RRC’s core values:
Client Satisfaction – Understands the goal of always exceeding our client’s expectations
Employee Happiness – Able to work well with others, communicate clearly with coworkers, promote a positive work environment, and mediate conflicts between team members
Quality Work – Able to take ownership, work independently, prioritize workload, and deliver quality results on time while working on multiple projects simultaneously
Above and Beyond – Versatile, flexible, able to anticipate the needs of the company, take initiative, and willing to go out of your way to assist others
Field Quality & Inspections
Perform quality inspections for civil, mechanical, and electrical scopes from construction through commissioning
Verify installation quality for solar, BESS, inverters, trackers, and substation equipment
Document workmanship, materials, and installation methods in daily quality reports
Commissioning Support
Support cold and hot commissioning activities for solar plants, BESS, and substations
Participate in inverter, tracker, DAS, and SCADA commissioning activities
Assist with substation energization activities under direction of commissioning and electrical leads
Assist with PRC NERC requirements, including support and scheduling
Electrical & Testing Support
Witness electrical testing, switching, and energization activities
Assist with outages and switching for sectionalized and single-bus systems
Support performance, capacity, and functional testing for solar and BESS systems
Quality Documentation & Compliance
Collect and track quality data using field tools and reporting platforms
Support root cause investigations and corrective actions
Complete inspection checklists, test records, and non-conformance reports (NCRs)
Verify construction meets project specifications, codes, and warranty requirements
Review and follow approved quality plans, inspection test plans (ITPs), and procedures
Communicate recurring quality issues and lessons learned to QA leadership
Contractor Coordination
Interface with Clients, Owners, EPCs, subcontractors, and commissioning teams to resolve quality issues
Communicate field observations and corrective actions to site leadership and clients as required
Support pre-install inspections and first-install reviews as required
Document all information for clients as required by the project scope of work
Safety & Standards
Follow electrical safety requirements including NFPA 70E and site-specific safety plans
Review and comply with Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs)
Promote safe work practices during inspections and commissioning activities
5–8 years of experience in quality, commissioning, or electrical roles within utility-scale solar, BESS, or substations
Working knowledge of electrical systems, commissioning processes, and construction quality practices
Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and test procedures
Experience performing field inspections and documentation on active construction sites
Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently in the field
OSHA 510, NFPA 70E, AVO Electrical Safety
PV systems, BESS, or substation commissioning experience
Familiarity with QA/QC documentation and reporting tools (Procore, SAP, SharePoint, etc.)
Basic SCADA, DAS, or inverter system knowledge
UAV (drone) inspection experience is a plus
RRC is committed to investing in talented employees because we recognize that healthy, happy employees provide the best path to sustaining a successful business. RRC offers competitive salaries and benefits for full-time employees, including:
Flexible work hours to accommodate work-life balance
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) matching
Bonus eligibility
Tuition reimbursement for certain pre-approved education pursuits
RRSP matching (Canada), 401(k) matching (US)
RRC thanks you for your interest in joining RRC. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Visit our website at www.RRCcompanies.com for more information.
No recruiters or staffing firms, please.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment eligibility verification documents upon hire.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin