Substation QA​/QC Champion

About Us Irby Construction Company has been building infrastructure for the power industry for more than 75 years. Our business values and performance-driven mindset guide our actions. Our approach to work starts with safety, puts people first, seeks to innovate, and promises to perform.

Culture and Benefits Irby is proud of its inclusive work environment, family-oriented culture, excellent benefits, and clear pathways for career growth. We strive to provide every employee with clear expectations and opportunities for advancement. Many of our executive leaders started with Irby early in their careers and in the field, and as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Quanta Services, we benefit from the stability and resources of a Fortune 500 organization.

A QA/QC employee at Irby Construction Company oversees, monitors, tests, and reports on construction activities per the Civil design drawings and specifications as well as structural project-related activities and ensures construction is meeting all requirements. The role provides effective measures to ensure construction work and materials are in strict compliance with utility standards, engineering specifications, and compliance requirements. Employees in this classification shall possess a minimum of four to eight (4‑8) years of substation construction experience and in‑depth knowledge of all applicable OSHA codes and standards.

• Layout proposed structural elements
• Observe concrete pours to ensure delivery, placement, and finishing are satisfactory
• Verify that erosion control elements are installed correctly and maintained, then communicate with supervision as needed
• Document construction progress via reports and photos
• Coordinate necessary testing for subgrade, earth fill, and/or structural elements
• Attend pre‑construction meetings with PM/Estimator
• Provide technical assistance, interpret drawings, and recommend construction methods and equipment as required
• Review bid packages for accuracy, completeness, and overall electrical scope of work
• Assist in instituting construction plans
• Assist in lists of required tooling

• Manage and control all quality control activities in accordance with identified quality control standards, company procedures, client specifications, and contract requirements
• Continuously review quality control processes, procedures, and capabilities
• Review client QC requirements and ensure documentation meets contractual requirements
• Submit inspection requests in coordination with concerned site or project supervision
• Conduct three‑phase inspection of all ongoing activities for civil, electrical, mechanical, etc.
• Attend all inspections with client representatives
• Prepare daily QA/QC reports, inspections, material, and non‑conformance reports
• Prepare weekly reports, non‑conformance reports, and verification of corrective actions
• Check drawings and submittals used at site for compliance with project requirements
• Ensure all work is carried out as per approved method statements and drawings
• Attend all required project meetings with owner as needed
• Verify that as‑builts and progress charts are maintained
• Maintain good communication with inspector

• Four to eight (4‑8) years of substation construction experience
• Adherence to all company safety and health policies
• Willingness to stay out of town during typical work weeks of 4‑10 hour shifts or 5‑10 hour shifts, and availability to travel as required
• Willingness to work overtime and extended periods of time
• Availability to work in storm restoration operations to rebuild and/or repair damaged power systems
• Willingness to attend training classes or seminars to gain knowledge of new processes, safety regulations, and refresher training
• Ability to walk and work across uneven terrain
• Ability to climb on and off large trucks and equipment
• Capacity to work outside 100% of the time, including inclement weather such as heat, cold, rain, and possible snow
• Ability to lift in excess of 50 pounds daily
• Willingness to work off the ground in man baskets, with normal working heights of 20–60 feet and occasional work at 120 feet
• Capacity to work around…