QA/QC Engineer – Transmission Line and Substation

Company Description

At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world.

We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.

Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We’re one global team – 47,000 strong – driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.

Job Description

Job Purpose

Monitor and verify implementation of the approved quality-management system across transmission line, substation and HVDC works, including review of ITPs, material certificates, design-validation documents and dispatch-release documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Review contractor Project Quality Plans, Quality Assurance Plans, ITPs and inspection procedures.
• Verify compliance with approved drawings, specifications, codes and standards.
• Review material approval requests, manufacturer data, MTCs, test certificates and design-validation documents.
• Verify tower steel, bolts, reinforcement, cement, aggregates, conductor, earthwire, OPGW, insulators, hardware and accessories.
• Review quality documentation for GIS, transformers, reactors, switchgear, control and protection panels, HVDC equipment and auxiliary systems.
• Review inspection and test records before recommending material dispatch or site acceptance.
• Witness or monitor inspections and tests in accordance with approved ITP hold, witness and review points.
• Conduct quality surveillance of foundation, tower erection, stringing, substation installation and pre-commissioning activities.
• Raise NCRs, observations and quality alerts for non-conforming work or material.
• Review root-cause analyses and verify implementation and effectiveness of CAPA.
• Conduct contractor, subcontractor, vendor and site quality audits.
• Monitor calibration status of measuring and testing equipment.
• Maintain quality dashboards, NCR ageing reports and inspection-status registers.
• Support punch-list close-out, completion dossier review and handover documentation.
• Identify recurring quality issues and recommend preventive actions and lessons learned.

Key Deliverables

• Quality surveillance reports.
• ITP and method-statement review comments.
• Material and vendor-document review records.
• NCR and CAPA register.
• Quality-audit reports.
• Monthly quality dashboard.
• Completion and quality-dossier review report.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Civil or Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 8 years of QA/QC experience in EHV transmission or substation projects.
• Knowledge of quality plans, ITPs, method statements, inspection procedures and NCR management.
• Experience in review of MTCs, routine/type test certificates and vendor quality documentation.
• Auditor or relevant inspection certification will be preferred.

Additional Information

The position will be site-based at Khavda or Surat and may require travel between project locations, contractor offices, manufacturing facilities and client offices.

The successful candidate will work within a multidisciplinary AECOM Energy team supporting the safe and successful delivery of major HVDC and transmission infrastructure projects.

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com. 

What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.