Data Center Senior Cx QA/QC Engineer

Anchor Mission Critical; Detroit (MI); Remote; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Travel per diem

Benefits eligibility

Competitive base salary

Job summary

Anchor Mission Critical is seeking a Senior Cx QA/QC Engineer to lead the QA/QC program for mission-critical data center projects. The role manages inspections, test plans, and nonconformance processes ensuring compliance with design intent, codes, and owner requirements.

The position is based in Saline, Michigan with remote work between assignments and up to 75% travel. You will mentor QA/QC staff, prepare audit-ready reports, and coordinate readiness gates to support commissioning and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent experience.
• 7–12+ years of experience in construction quality, commissioning, or mission-critical delivery.
• Demonstrated experience leading QA/QC inspections and programs on complex MEP systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the project QA/QC program: quality plans, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), hold points, and audit schedules.
• Perform and direct quality inspections and audits of mechanical, electrical, and controls installations.
• Oversee Pre-Functional Checks (PFCs) and L2/L3 readiness inspections from a QA/QC perspective.
• Verify compliance with construction documents, specifications, and owner standards; review submittals and test records.
• Own nonconformance (NCR) and corrective-action processes, including root-cause analysis and trend reporting.
• Lead readiness assessments prior to energization, FPT, and IST; advise commissioning leadership on go/no-go risk.
• Mentor and review the work of QA/QC Engineers and Technicians.
• Prepare clear, defensible QA/QC reports and present quality status to owner and project leadership.

Skills

QA/QC Leadership

ITP Development

MEP Systems

Submittals Review

Audit & Inspection

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Construction Management

Equivalent experience

Job description

The Senior Cx QA/QC Engineer leads independent quality assurance and quality control oversight for mission-critical data center projects. This role owns the QA/QC program on assigned projects – setting inspection and test plans, verifying that installation, workmanship, testing, and documentation comply with design intent, codes, standards, and owner requirements, and mentoring QA/QC Engineers and Technicians. Operating in alignment with the Anchor Mission Critical Playbook, the Senior Cx QA/QC Engineer engages early, holds the line on quality under schedule pressure, and ensures projects are ready for commissioning, testing, and turnover. Location: This role is based out of Anchor Mission Critical’s Saline, Michigan hub, serving Michigan and Midwest data center projects. Remote/home-based between project assignments. Travel: Up to 75% to project sites, including extended on-site assignments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the project QA/QC program: quality plans, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), hold points, and audit schedules
• Perform and direct quality inspections and audits of mechanical, electrical, and controls installations
• Oversee Pre-Functional Checks (PFCs) and L2/L3 readiness inspections from a QA/QC perspective
• Verify compliance with construction documents, specifications, and owner standards; review submittals and test records
• Own nonconformance (NCR) and corrective-action processes, including root-cause analysis and trend reporting
• Lead readiness assessments prior to energization, FPT, and IST; advise commissioning leadership on go/no-go risk
• Mentor and review the work of QA/QC Engineers and Technicians
• Prepare clear, defensible QA/QC reports and present quality status to owner and project leadership

Technical Competencies

• Deep understanding of MEP systems in mission-critical facilities
• Expert ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and standards
• Working knowledge of quality management systems (ISO 9001) and inspection processes
• Strong understanding of commissioning workflows and readiness gates (L1–L5)
• Ability to influence contractors and owners and hold the line under schedule pressure

Education & Experience Requirements

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent experience
• 7–12+ years of experience in construction quality, commissioning, or mission-critical delivery
• Demonstrated experience leading QA/QC inspections and programs on complex MEP systems

Preferred

• Data center, hyperscale, or high-reliability infrastructure experience
• Experience leading QA/QC teams alongside commissioning teams
• Owner-side or third-party QA/QC experience

Certifications (Preferred)

• Certified Quality Manager (CQM-C) or ASQ CQE/CMQ-OE
• Certified Commissioning Professional (CCP)
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety

Performance Expectations

• Early identification of quality issues that could impact testing or schedule
• Measurable reduction in rework and late-stage deficiencies
• Clear, professional communication of quality findings to owners and leadership
• High-quality, audit-ready documentation across the project
• Development of QA/QC staff and consistent application of Anchor Mission Critical Playbook standards

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience
• Performance-based bonus eligibility
• Travel expenses and per diem per company policy
• Benefits eligibility per company plans

Anchor Mission Critical offers a performance incentive bonus program that rewards individuals who consistently deliver high-quality outcomes and contribute to the company’s growth and operating discipline. Bonus eligibility and payout are based on a combination of individual performance, project success, and company-wide results.

Employment Status

This position is full-time and exempt. Employment is at-will, subject to applicable state and federal law. Travel: Up to 75% to project sites, including extended on-site assignments.

About Anchor Mission Critical

Anchor Mission Critical is a professional services firm purpose-built to support hyperscale and high-reliability infrastructure projects. Anchor Mission Critical provides commissioning, integrated systems testing (IST), QA/QC, and operational readiness services for data centers and other no-fail environments. Anchor Mission Critical was founded to address a persistent industry challenge: as data center projects grow in scale and complexity, execution quality too often depends on heroics rather than disciplined systems. The Anchor Mission Critical Playbook establishes a standardized delivery framework built on readiness, risk prevention, and repeatable execution—allowing teams to perform at a high level without chaos. At Anchor Mission Critical, commissioning is engaged early and treated as a leadership function, not a back-end checkbox. Our teams operate with clear delivery cadence, defined readiness gates, and transparent issue management so professionals can focus on doing the work right – first time. Anchor Mission Critical supports both technical and leadership career paths and offers the opportunity to help build durable standards, mentor teams, and grow with a firm designed for scale without bureaucracy.