Accenture Construct - Senior QA/QC Engineer - Datacenter, COM

Accenture; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 118,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Construct Toronto is seeking a Senior QA/QC Engineer for datacenter projects. You will drive the quality process for all onsite QA/QC requirements, coordinate with MEP teams, and ensure milestones are met on time and within budget.

You’ll develop and approve quality plans, inspect mechanical and electrical systems, review test results, and act as the client’s main on-site contact. Travel and flexibility may be required as projects scale.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in QA/QC for mechanical and electrical systems for data centers or other mission-critical facilities.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in commissioning complex infrastructure projects and a proven track record of managing MEP teams.

Responsibilities

• Drive the quality process for all onsite QA/QC requirements, providing direction and mentoring for onsite teams to meet milestones on time and within budget.
• Liaise with the client and GC teams to plan and coordinate daily quality activities as the client's representative.
• Direct and oversee quality inspections for mechanical systems (HVAC, chillers, CRAC units, cooling towers) and electrical systems (switchgear, UPS, generators, RPPs, PDUs).
• Develop and approve quality plans, procedures and protocols for mechanical and electrical systems, ensuring alignment with project requirements and industry best practices.
• Identify and resolve complex issues during inspections and implement timely solutions with construction and operations teams.
• Review and approve detailed quality reports, including test results and ITPs, ensuring proper turnover documentation.
• Ensure all systems comply with codes, standards and safety regulations (ASHRAE, NFPA, etc.) and recommend improvements for energy efficiency and reliability.
• Act as the primary contact for clients, project managers, and stakeholders regarding all quality activities and progress.

Skills

QA/QC

MEP coordination

Commissioning

Client liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Accenture Construct - Senior QA/QC Engineer - Datacenter, COM

Construction Management | Engineering | Project Management | Technical Advisory | Full-time

Job No. 1705 | Multiple Locations

You've Never Been Satisfied with “Good Enough.”

You didn't get into this to manage one piece of a project. You got into it to change how the world gets built.

At Accenture Construct, that's the job. You'll help deliver the data centers, power grids, rail networks, factories and public infrastructure that keep communities moving — smarter, safer and more sustainably.

You'll work alongside people who think big and act bold: project managers, engineers, technologists and strategists who pair real-world delivery with AI. And you won't be handed a slice of it. We take on whole programs, from early strategy through construction and handover, and we stand behind how they land.

Because “good enough” builds the past. You're here to build what's next.

Visit us here to learn more about Accenture Construct | Capital Projects Business

• (Internal Title: Quality Manager)
  • You’ll drive the quality process for all onsite QA/QC requirements, providing direction, coordination, mentoring, performance management for onsite teams from all parties ensure project milestones are achieved on time, within budget and foster a collaborative, high-performance culture focused on delivering quality results
  • You’ll liaise with the client and GC teams to plan and coordinate daily quality activities, leading the quality process onsite as clients representative
  • You’ll direct and oversee the quality inspections for mechanical systems (e.g., HVAC, chillers, CRAC units, cooling towers, etc.) and electrical systems (e.g., switchgear, UPS, generators, RPPs, PDUs, etc)
  • You’ll develop and approve quality plans, procedures, and protocols for mechanical and electrical systems and ensure alignment with project requirements, client expectations, and industry best practices
  • You’ll identify and resolve complex issues related to mechanical and electrical systems during quality inspections, and work with the construction and operations teams to implement effective solutions in a timely manner
  • You’ll review and approve detailed quality reports, including test results / ITPs, issue logs to ensure proper documentation is maintained for turnover to operational teams
  • You’ll ensure all systems comply with applicable codes, standards, specifications and safety regulations (e.g., ASHRAE, NFPA, NE, etc. ) and recommend process improvements to enhance energy efficiency, sustainability, and operational reliability
  • You’ll act as the primary point of contact for clients, project managers, and other stakeholders regarding all quality activities and provide clear communication on project progress, challenges, and resolutions
• Work Location
  • Flexible: The work location for this role will include a mix of working remotely, onsite at a client or in an Accenture office or center.
  • With all our roles, there is some in-person time for collaboration, learning and building relationships with clients, peers, leaders and communities. As an employer, we will be as flexible as possible to support your specific work/life needs

• Experience
  • Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in QA/QC for mechanical and electrical systems for data centers or other mission-critical facilities
  • Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in commissioning complex infrastructure projects and a proven track record of managing MEP teams
• Education
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical, or related field) OR relevant trade / vocational school and additional three (3) years of related experience
• BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE
  • Advanced certifications such as Six Sigma, ASQ etc
  • Experience with QA/QC of hyperscale and / or colocation data centers
  • Familiarity with advanced monitoring systems such as BMS, EPMS and SCADA
  • Flexibility to travel to work location
  • Commitment to sustainable and energy-efficient design practices

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation, based on full-time employment, for roles that may be hired as set forth below.

The recruiting efforts for this position are intended to fill a brand new position.

The base pay range shown below is intended as a guideline to reflect the majority of offers for this role. It does not represent a maximum limit — in some cases, actual compensation may exceed the range where appropriate. Role Location Annual Salary Range Ottawa $118,000 to $178,000

What's in it for you

• The biggest builds going. Hyperscale data centers, grid and generation, transit and rail, chip fabs, mines, water. If it's complex and it matters, it's on our list.
• You own the outcome. Not a workstream. Not a deliverable. Whether the program lands.
• AI that shows up on site. Program control that predicts instead of records. You'll use it, and you'll help shape it.
• Scale without the distance. More than 5,000 practitioners across the Americas, EMEA and APAC, on a team small enough that people know your name.
• Serious investment in you. Leadership development, technical upskilling and certification support.
• Work that outlasts you. People will use what you build for forty years without knowing your name. That's the point.
• Recognition that means something in this industry. Accenture Construct is ranked #6 globally in ENR's 2026 Top 50 Program Management Firms and #4 in Building Design + Construction's Top 80 Construction Management Firms for 2026.

About Accenture Construct

Accenture Construct is Accenture's global capital projects business.

The data centers behind AI. The grid behind the energy transition. The rail, water and airports everything else runs on.

We plan them, engineer them, deliver them and hand them over — and unlike most of this market, we're on the hook for whether they land on time. More than 5,000 practitioners across the Americas, EMEA and APAC. One team that owns the whole thing.

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