QA/QC Engineer

Praetorian Power Protection LLC; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Praetorian Power Protection LLC is seeking a hands-on QA/QC specialist to ensure flawless installation, testing, and compliance of electrical systems on hyperscale data center projects. You will perform inspections of MV/HV switchgear, generators, UPS, busway, grounding, and related infrastructure to meet NEC, NFPA, IEEE, and Uptime Institute standards.

This role emphasizes zero tolerance for defects, meticulous documentation, and close collaboration with commissioning teams, CxA, and owners to

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years electrical QA/QC experience, with 3+ years in mission-critical facilities (data centers preferred).
• Strong knowledge of hyperscale electrical systems: MV/HV switchgear, generators (≥1 MW), multi-module UPS, busway, redundant feeds.
• Proficiency in NEC, NFPA 70E/70B, IEEE standards; testing methods (megger, DLRO, hi-pot, thermography).

Responsibilities

• Perform daily field inspections and verify installations (switchgear, generators, UPS, busway, PDUs, RPPs, cable tray, terminations, torque, labeling, grounding/bonding).
• Develop/review Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), checklists, and QA/QC procedures.
• Witness and document FAT/SAT, pre-energization checks, insulation/hi-pot testing, contact resistance, relay/breaker testing, and functional/performance tests.
• Identify, document, and resolve non-conformances (NCRs); verify corrective actions and close-outs.
• Prepare inspection logs, test reports, and turnover packages for client/commissioning handover.
• Support commissioning and integrated systems testing (IST); interface with CxA, third-party testers, owners, and AHJs.
• Enforce safety protocols (LOTO, NFPA 70E, arc-flash compliance) during electrical work.

Skills

Electrical QA/QC

Documentation & reporting

MS Office

Communication skills

Safety compliance

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Job description

Perform hands-on quality assurance and control for mission-critical electrical systems on fast-paced hyperscale data center projects. Ensure flawless installation, testing, and compliance of HV/MV/LV distribution, switchgear, generators, UPS, busway, redundant power paths (2N/N+1), grounding, and related infrastructure to meet NEC, NFPA, IEEE, TIA-942, Uptime Institute, and hyperscale owner standards- with zero tolerance for defects or rework.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute daily field inspections and verify installations (switchgear, generators, UPS, busway, PDUs, RPPs, cable tray, terminations, torque, labeling, grounding/bonding).
• Develop/review Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), checklists, and QA/QC procedures.
• Witness and document FAT/SAT, pre-energization checks, insulation/hi-pot testing, contact resistance, relay/breaker testing, and functional/performance tests.
• Identify, document, and resolve non-conformances (NCRs); verify corrective actions and close-outs.
• Prepare inspection logs, test reports, and turnover packages for client/commissioning handover.
• Support commissioning and integrated systems testing (IST); interface with CxA, third-party testers, owners, and AHJs.
• Enforce safety protocols (LOTO, NFPA 70E, arc-flash compliance) during electrical work.

Qualifications

• 5+ years electrical QA/QC experience, with 3+ years in mission-critical facilities (data centers preferred).
• Strong knowledge of hyperscale electrical systems: MV/HV switchgear, generators (≥1 MW), multi-module UPS, busway, redundant feeds.
• Experience with CX Alloy is a must
• Proficiency in NEC, NFPA 70E/70B, IEEE standards, testing methods (megger, DLRO, hi-pot, thermography).
• Detail-oriented with excellent documentation and communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Office; experience with Procore/Bluebeam a plus.