Electrical Quality Specialist

PCL Industrial Services•Chandler, AZ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Electrical Quality Specialist role at PCL Industrial Services, Inc. is crucial for ensuring electrical quality requirements, inspection criteria, and compliance with project, client, and regulatory standards. This position involves reviewing and interpreting client-supplied electrical quality requirements, evaluating RFQs and RFPs for quality management, and supporting audits and inspections. The specialist will perform electrical quality surveillance, inspections, and field verification, document findings, manage non-conformance reports, and review installation and testing documentation. This role also requires understanding project cost impacts related to electrical quality issues, collaborating with operations teams for risk mitigation, and staying current with electrical industry standards and technologies. The specialist will support continuous improvement of electrical quality management processes and collaborate with various teams to ensure compliance with all requirements.

Requirements

Journeyperson Electrician certification — state‑issued license or Interprovincial Red Seal — with relevant industrial construction experience, or bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, construction management, or related technical discipline. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Regulatory & Compliance Certifications (required based on project scope and jurisdiction): NICET Electrical Power Testing certification, ICC Electrical Inspector certification, NETA Electrical Testing Technician certification, CSA‑recognized Electrical Safety Officer, provincial Electrical Inspector certification, or equivalent state‑ or provincially‑recognized electrical inspector / examiner credentials.
National Electrical Code (NEC / NFPA 70) and Canadian Electrical Code (CEC / CSA C22.1)
NFPA 70E and CSA Z462 — Workplace Electrical Safety
NFPA 79 — Electrical Standard for Industrial Machinery
IEEE standards (e.g., IEEE 80 grounding, IEEE 141 power distribution, IEEE 519 harmonics)
ANSI / NEMA standards for electrical equipment and enclosures
UL, ETL, and CSA listing, labeling, and equipment certification requirements
OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart K (Electrical — Construction), Subpart V (Power Transmission & Distribution), and applicable provincial occupational health and safety electrical regulations
Demonstrated knowledge of industrial electrical construction practices, including procurement, installation, inspection, and testing of power distribution, instrumentation, controls, grounding / bonding, lightning protection, heat tracing, and electrical equipment.
Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, single‑line diagrams, three‑line diagrams, schematics, panel schedules, cable schedules, specifications, datasheets, and vendor submittals.
Familiarity with electrical inspection and test plans (ITPs), commissioning and energization protocols, lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures, arc flash analysis documentation, and turnover / closeout documentation requirements.
Experience working within formal quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001 framework) and applying QA/QC principles to electrical construction scope, including document control, traceability, and audit readiness.
Strong verbal and written communication skills for interaction with internal teams, suppliers, testing agencies, inspectors, AHJs, and clients.
Ability and willingness to learn and remain current with evolving electrical codes, standards, and technologies across applicable U.S. and Canadian jurisdictions.
Proven ability to identify electrical quality risks within project scopes — including material non‑conformances, code compliance gaps, testing deficiencies, and supplier performance issues — and propose practical mitigation strategies aligned with construction execution and commercial objectives.
Solid understanding of electrical supply chain, manufacturing processes, material traceability, and equipment certification requirements (UL, ETL, CSA, CE) typical of large industrial projects.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite for quality reporting, documentation, and coordination.

Responsibilities

Interfaces with electrical suppliers, manufacturers, fabrication shops, and subcontract partners regarding electrical quality requirements, inspection criteria, and compliance with project, client, and regulatory standards.
Reviews, interprets, and consolidates client‑supplied electrical quality requirements related to materials, equipment, installation, inspection, and testing — including power distribution systems, cable and raceway systems, grounding and bonding, substations, motor control centers (MCCs), switchgear, variable frequency drives (VFDs), instrumentation, and control systems.
Evaluates RFQs and RFPs for electrical quality management, inspection, testing, documentation, and regulatory compliance requirements in accordance with applicable codes and owner specifications.
Supports preparation for and participation in third‑party and regulatory audit reviews and inspections, including Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) inspections, OSHA electrical compliance reviews, ESA, TSASK, or applicable provincial authority reviews, UL/ETL/CSA listed equipment verification, and client‑driven quality audits.
Performs electrical quality surveillance, inspections, and field verification activities on self‑perform work, including documentation of findings, non‑conformance reporting (NCRs), corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), and quality closeout.
Reviews and verifies electrical installation and testing documentation, including inspection and test plans (ITPs), factory acceptance test (FAT) records, cable insulation resistance (Megger) test records, hi‑pot test results, grounding resistance test results, loop checks, point‑to‑point verification, and energization / commissioning readiness packages.
Understands project cost impacts associated with electrical quality issues, deficiencies, rework, and schedule disruption; collaborates with operations and project teams to identify practical, cost‑effective risk mitigation strategies.
Maintains current knowledge of electrical industry standards, codes, inspection practices, and emerging technologies; promotes consistent implementation across self‑perform operations and with external partners.
Supports continuous improvement of electrical quality management processes, field execution practices, and supplier performance across PCL Industrial projects.
Collaborates closely with construction, engineering, procurement, commissioning, and safety teams to ensure all electrical scope is installed, tested, and documented in full compliance with contract, regulatory, and jurisdictional requirements.

Benefits

Employee ownership opportunities that build long-term value
Annual discretionary performance bonuses
401(k) with company match
Industry-leading medical, dental and vision benefits
Prescription drug coverage and telemedicine services
Life, AD&D and disability insurance
Paid parental leave and family care support
HSA or FSA for healthcare, dependent care and transportation
Mental health and wellness support, including Employee Assistance Programs
Career growth pathways, leadership development and mentorship programs
Access to world-class training through PCL’s College of Construction and professional development courses
Ongoing opportunities to learn new skills, explore different roles and grow your career across sectors and regions