Sr. QA/QC Engineer

The Senior QA/QC Engineer will help ensure project quality, contractual alignment, and regulatory adherence through inspections, audits, and systematic non-conformance management. This onsite role in Ashburn, VA focuses on validating mechanical, electrical, and related systems across data center construction and commissioning activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and approve technical specifications, submittals, drawings, and material data sheets to confirm compliance.
• Perform detailed inspections of materials and installed systems, with focus on mechanical and electrical equipment such as generators, transformers, switchgear, UPS systems, and HVAC equipment.
• Identify, document, and support closure of non-conformances through corrective and preventative actions, including authoring and reviewing root cause analysis when required.
• Verify construction activities, equipment, and installations comply with project documentation, applicable codes, industry standards, and client requirements.
• Provide daily quality summaries and weekly reports on project quality performance to the QA/QC manager and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate inspection activities and quality sign-offs with general contractors, trade partners, consultants, and clients.
• Lead and participate in weekly quality control meetings and other stakeholder meetings.
• Maintain and ensure completeness of quality records, including inspection logs, testing reports, and turnover packages.
• Train and guide site personnel on quality standards, procedures, and best practices to support continuous improvement.
• Participate in FATs and FWTs.
• Participate in internal and external site audits.
• Participate in commissioning activities and support turnover at all required levels.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Advanced technical knowledge of Mechanical or Electrical systems.
• Understanding of electrical UPS systems, switchgear, generators, and critical mechanical systems.
• Data Center Commissioning experience.
• Data Center Operation and Maintenance experience.
• Construction QA/QC experience.
• Ability to interpret and review Commissioning Scripts.
• Issue identification and resolution management capability.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).
• Ability to communicate effectively with the Owner, contractors, and internal staff.
• Ability to coordinate, supervise, and communicate with contractors performing maintenance or upgrades.
• Ability to operate and promote a process-driven team environment.
• Strong problem analysis and logical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to multi-task across multiple projects.
• English language skills.
• Ability to lift heavy equipment up to 50 lbs.
• Use of sight, hearing, voice, and required motor skills; comfort with close visual work on a computer terminal.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a keyboard, mouse, and technical instruments.
• Ability to climb ladders and work on raised platforms.
• Ability to transition through construction projects at each phase safely.
• Full-time, onsite field availability.
• Typical data center environment exposure, including varying temperatures and loud noises.
• Travel up to 10% to support quality, commissioning, and delivery aligned with client turnover dates.
• Comfort working in a high stress, fast paced environment with shifting priorities.
• Willingness to work outside normal business hours, including weekends, late nights, holidays, and on-call support.
• Ability to be reached by cell phone after hours or for emergency situations.
• Current, valid state-issued driver’s license.

Tools and Technologies

• MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
• Cx Alloy
• Helix
• Procore

Location and Work Conditions

Location: Ashburn, VA (onsite).

• This position is full-time, onsite, and field-based.
• Typical data center work environment with varying temperatures and loud noises.
• Extensive daily usage of a computer or workstation.
• Travel up to 10% as required to support quality, commissioning, and project delivery.