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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