Staff Consultant QAQC
Oakland, CA - USA
Job Summary
Company: Celerity
Location:Hybrid (3 days/week in Oakland CA)
Job Type: Full-Time - Hourly
About Celerity:
Celerity is an agile risk optimization company that empowers public utility organizations by converting complex data into clear actionable intelligence to mitigate risk optimize assets and maximize project results. Blending extensive client experience with deep vendor-side acumen Celerity energy engineers orchestrate precision data analysis strategic consulting and project management services to solve complex energy challenges through acute listening proactive thinking and relentless grit. Learn more at
Position Summary
The Staff Consultant (QA/QC) plays a critical role in ensuring the quality completeness and readiness of utility program deliverables. This individual serves as a central coordinator between project teams internal stakeholders and client legal/compliance groupssupporting audit activities validating documentation and maintaining strong QA/QC controls across all workstreams.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in detail-driven environments and enjoys working at the intersection of data validation compliance and project execution within regulated utility programs.Key Responsibilities
QA/QC & Audit Coordination
- Serve as a primary liaison between project teams and client legal/compliance groups to support audits and regulatory reviews
- Coordinate audit requests organize supporting documentation and track deliverables through completion
- Ensure all project outputs meet QA/QC standards regulatory requirements and client expectations
- Maintain audit trails documentation repositories and traceability of all deliverables
- Conduct pre- and post-submission reviews to confirm accuracy completeness and compliance
- Validate reconcile and verify utility data engineering records and project documentation
- Review job packages engineering drawings and asset records (overhead and underground systems)
- Confirm alignment between field conditions system of record (GIS/SAP) and supporting documentation
- Identify discrepancies data gaps and compliance risks and escalate as needed
- Support Project Managers in delivering high-quality compliant project outputs
- Develop and apply QA/QC frameworks checklists and structured review processes
- Track project progress using logs audit trackers and reporting tools
- Participate in team meetings and contribute to project planning and execution
- Perform quality control inspections and sampling of project outputs
- Analyze trends in audit findings and recommend process improvements
- Enhance QA/QC templates tools and training materials
- Document best practices and lessons learned to improve delivery consistency
- Perform data analysis calculations and consistency checks using Excel and related tools
- Conduct data searches and validation using systems such as GIS SAP and document repositories
- Prepare clear client-ready reports summarizing findings and insights
- Bachelors degree in Business Engineering Data/Information Management journalism or related field
- 1 year of experience in QA/QC audit support compliance data validation or related work
- Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and documentation quality
- Experience working with structured review processes checklists or control frameworks
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
- Strong organizational analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment
- Experience in the utility energy or infrastructure industry
- Familiarity with regulatory or compliance-driven programs (e.g. CPUC FERC or internal audit environments)
- Experience working with GIS SAP or similar enterprise systems
- Background in engineering documentation records management or audit coordination
- Strong proofreading/editing skills for technical and compliance documentation
- Attention to Detail & Quality Focus
- Analytical Thinking
- Communication & Stakeholder Coordination
- Adaptability
- Teamwork
- Continuous Improvement
- Ability to work at a computer for extended periods
- Ability to lift/move up to 40 lbs (document handling as needed)
- Ability to travel locally to client sites as required
The salary range for this position is provided in good faith and is subject to variation based on geographic location candidate experience and market conditions. Final compensation will be determined after a comprehensive evaluation of the candidates qualifications and alignment with the role.
In accordance with applicable pay transparency lawsincluding but not limited to those in California Colorado New York Washington and other jurisdictionswe disclose salary ranges to promote equity and transparency. Where required by law compensation and benefits information will be included in job postings or made available upon request.
This job description outlines the primary responsibilities and standards of the position but is not exhaustive. Employees may be asked to perform additional duties that are reasonably related to their role and consistent with company policies and applicable labor laws.
Employee welfare and development is important to us and we sponsor many activities outside of work to promote team building as well as sponsor formal training and certification. We are proud to offer a comprehensive health and welfare benefit package that includes:
HEALTH & WELL-BEING
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
PEACE OF MIND
- Disability Insurance (STD/LTD)
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
- Basic Life/AD&D
- 401(k) plan
WORK/LIFE BALANCE
- Paid Time Off
- Company Holidays
- Leave of Absence
- Remote work and Flexible Work Schedules (for qualified positions)
ADDITIONAL PERKS
- Employee Referral Program
- Professional Development
- Charitable Contribution Match
Based in Walnut Creek CA with offices nationwide Celerity energy engineers perform a critical leadership role as strategic liaisons between data assets and the teams that make projects happen in the field.
See full details and meet our leadership team on our website: is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or veterans status or other status protected by applicable law.
Pursuant to the Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
This position is open to individuals who are currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Unfortunately we are unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of employment visas at this time.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
About Company
Celerity Consulting Group is a risk management consulting firm for electric & gas utilities to optimize information and maximize results.