QC/QA Engineer

QA/QC Engineer – Data Center Retrofit (Onsite)

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced QA/QC Engineer to support a mission-critical data center retrofit project for a major General Contractor. This role is hands-on and field-based, responsible for ensuring quality execution across electrical, mechanical, and critical infrastructure systems on an active hyperscale data center campus.

The ideal candidate has prior data center QA/QC experience, preferably on retrofit or live-environment projects, and is comfortable working closely with construction, commissioning, and owner teams to maintain strict quality, safety, and documentation standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform field quality inspections for electrical and mechanical scopes, including Electrical distribution (switchgear, UPS, generators, busway, panels) & Mechanical systems (chillers, CRAHs/CRACs, piping, pumps, controls)

• Verify work complies with approved drawings, specifications, and industry standards

• Conduct inspections during installation, testing, and turnover phases

• Identify deficiencies and generate punch lists, NCRs, and corrective action reports

• Track and close quality issues in coordination with construction and subcontractor teams

• Review and validate ITPs, test reports, redlines, and as-built documentation

• Support turnover and readiness activities alongside commissioning teams

• Maintain accurate daily and weekly quality reporting

• Participate in site walks, coordination meetings, and quality reviews

• Ensure all work adheres to mission-critical best practices and safety requirements

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of QA/QC experience in mission-critical, industrial, or large commercial construction

• Data center experience required (new build or retrofit)

• Strong understanding of MEP systems in mission-critical environments

• Experience performing QC in live or retrofit data center environments strongly preferred

• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specs, and submittals

• Strong documentation, reporting, and communication skills

• Comfortable working onsite full time in an active construction environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience on hyperscale data center projects

• Familiarity with commissioning processes and turnover documentation

• Electrical or Mechanical background (trade, engineering, or equivalent)

• Procore, BIM 360, or similar construction management software experience