Site Quality Manager - Hydropower Projects (USA)

Reference: Site/Manager/USA/_1786429246

Site Quality Manager - Hydropower Projects (USA - Various Locations)

We are supporting multiple large-scale hydropower developments across the United States and are seeking experienced Site Quality Managers with strong exposure to hydropower equipment manufacturing and supplier quality oversight. These are long-term, site-based assignments on flagship energy infrastructure projects.

Project Details

Location: United States - Various Project Sites
Sector: Hydropower
Duration: Approximately 18-24 months (project dependent)
Start: ASAP / Flexible
Work Authorization: Candidates must have the right to work in the United States

Role Overview

The Site Quality Manager will lead quality assurance and quality control activities across site execution and equipment manufacturing interfaces.

The role requires close coordination with turbine, generator, and structural component manufacturers to ensure all equipment complies fully with project specifications, technical standards, and contractual requirements prior to delivery and installation.

This is a critical position bridging factory quality processes and site installation performance on complex hydroelectric infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

  • Implement and manage the Project Quality Management System (QMS) on site

  • Oversee QA/QC activities across civil, structural, and electromechanical scopes

  • Conduct inspection and acceptance activities for structural and electromechanical components at supplier facilities

  • Review and validate manufacturer quality documentation, Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), procedures, and inspection records

  • Perform component inspections and support manufacturers in meeting project quality requirements

  • Manage non-conformance reports (NCRs), audits, factory acceptance tests (FATs), and quality reporting processes

  • Interface closely with site construction teams, OEMs, suppliers, and the client to ensure alignment between manufacturing quality standards and site installation requirements


Key Requirements

  • Demonstrated experience as a Site Quality Manager or QA/QC Manager on large hydropower or heavy infrastructure projects

  • Strong background working directly with hydropower equipment manufacturers (turbines, generators, gates, steel structures, penstocks, or similar)

  • Solid understanding of manufacturing quality systems, inspection protocols, and acceptance procedures

  • Experience conducting factory inspections and managing supplier quality programmes

  • Ability to work full-time on site for the duration of the project

  • Fluency in English required

Contract

  • Long-term contract (approximately 18-24 months depending on assignment)

  • Competitive compensation package aligned with experience and project scope

Confidential discussions are being held with experienced hydropower quality professionals currently active in the U.S. market or open to domestic relocation.

ewi is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. ewi is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

$150,000.00 - $200,000.00
Per annum
USD150000 - USD200000 per annum

United States of America

Fixed Term Contract

Added 11/08/2026
Reference: Site/Manager/USA/_1786429246

Site Quality Manager - Hydropower Projects (USA)

United States of America
Fixed Term Contract

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