Electrical Quality Engineer

g2 Recruitment; Linz; On-site; EUR 76,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

g2 Recruitment is seeking an Electrical Quality Engineer to join a major data centre project in Linz, Austria. The role focuses on ensuring electrical installations meet project specifications, Austrian regulations and client requirements at the Linz site.

You will monitor LV/MV installations, conduct quality inspections, review ITPs and turnover dossiers, and coordinate with subcontractors, construction managers and commissioning teams to resolve quality issues.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Electrical QA/QC Engineer, or similar role.
• Strong understanding of electrical installation practices in mission-critical environments.
• Knowledge of Austrian electrical regulations, standards and compliance requirements.
• Proactive, flexible and able to work in a fast-paced construction site.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and inspect electrical installation works throughout the project lifecycle.
• Conduct quality walkdowns and inspections across LV, MV, containment, cabling, grounding and related systems.
• Verify works are completed in accordance with drawings, specifications, ITPs and project quality procedures.
• Manage punch lists, snagging activities and close-out processes.
• Review and maintain quality documentation, inspection records, test packs and turnover dossiers.
• Liaise with subcontractors, construction managers, commissioning teams and client representatives to resolve quality issues.
• Ensure compliance with Austrian regulations and project-specific requirements.

Skills

Electrical QA/QC

Electrical installations

Regulatory compliance

Project environment adaptability

Job description

Electrical Quality Engineer – Austria - 12 months contract (extendable)

• Location: Linz, Austria
• Start Date: ASAP
• Contract Type: Freelance(All inclusive)

About the Role

Our client in Austria are seeking an experienced Electrical Quality Engineer to join the site team on a major data centre construction project in Linz.

This role will play a key part in ensuring all electrical installations are delivered to the highest quality standards, in compliance with project specifications, Austrian regulations, and client requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and inspect electrical installation works throughout the project lifecycle.
• Conduct quality walkdowns and inspections across LV, MV, containment, cabling, grounding and associated electrical systems.
• Verify works are completed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, ITPs and project quality procedures.
• Manage punch lists, snagging activities and close-out processes.
• Review and maintain quality documentation, inspection records, test packs and turnover dossiers.
• Liaise with subcontractors, construction managers, commissioning teams and client representatives to resolve quality issues.
• Ensure all works comply with relevant Austrian regulations, electrical standards and project-specific requirements.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an Electrical Quality Engineer, Electrical QA/QC Engineer, Quality Inspector or similar position.
• Strong understanding of electrical installation practices across mission-critical environments.
• Knowledge of Austrian electrical regulations, standards and compliance requirements.
• Proactive, flexible and capable of working within a fast-paced construction environment.