Quality Control Specialist (Electrical)
Clark Construction Group
Other Engineering, Quality Assurance
Washington, DC, USA
Posted on Dec 4, 2025
The Quality Control Specialist (Electrical) is responsible for inspecting, testing, and documenting all electrical installations and components to ensure strict adherence to project specifications, industry standards, and safety regulations. This role focuses on the integrity and performance of power systems, grounding, lighting, and low-voltage systems.
Responsibilities
Review contract documents (plans and specifications) and electrical subcontractor submittals to ensure contract compliance.
Perform rigorous inspections of electrical systems, including conduit/cable tray installations, wire pulling, terminations, grounding, switchgear, transformers, lighting fixtures, fire alarm, telecommunications and security systems.
Maintain comprehensive QC records, including inspection and test plans (ITPs), daily reports, deficiency reports (punch lists), and material receipt verification.
Ensure all work complies with the National Electrical Code (NEC), local building codes, project-specific technical specifications and approved submittals.
Witness and verify pre-energization checks, insulation resistance tests (meggering), continuity tests, and functional performance testing of electrical equipment.
Work closely with the project management team, electrical subcontractors, and third-party inspectors to resolve non-conforming work and close out punch list items promptly.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field is preferred. Previous and relevant work experience in place of degrees is applicable
Minimum 5 years of experience in electrical construction, commissioning, or quality control.
In-depth knowledge of electrical schematics, one-line diagrams, electrical equipment, installation methods, and testing equipment.
Takes initiative and personal responsibility to always deliver value and excellence
Uses expertise to create a vision and aligns the team to deliver/achieve desired outcomes
A track record of establishing/contributing to creative strategic solutions
Ability to communicate effectively with, persuade, and gain “buy-in” from, a broad range of stakeholders (e.g., executive team, leadership team, Business Unit Leaders, direct reports, clients, trade partners, and third party providers
Alignment to Clark Standards of Excellence: self-motivated, results oriented, adaptable, team player, accountable, ethical, innovative, resilient, builds relationships, builds people/teams and followership, sets direction and executes