QA/QC Engineer

Praetorian Power Protection; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Praetorian Power Protection, the leader in NETA testing and QA/QC for mission-critical electrical systems, is seeking a QA/QC Engineer for our Temple, TX site. You will perform hands-on QA/QC for HV/MV/LV distribution, switchgear, generators, UPS, busway, and related infrastructure on hyperscale data center projects.

Responsibilities include field inspections, ITP development, FAT/SAT witness, NCR resolution, turnover packages, IST support, and adherence to NFPA 70E and arc-flash safety

Qualifications

• 5+ years electrical QA/QC experience including 3+ years in data centers.
• Strong knowledge of HV/MV switchgear, generators, UPS, busway.
• Experience with NEC, NFPA 70E/70B, IEEE standards.
• CX Alloy experience is required.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Office; Procore/Bluebeam a plus.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily field inspections and verify installations.
• Develop and review ITPs, checklists, and QA/QC procedures.
• Witness FAT/SAT, pre-energization checks, insulation/hi-pot testing.
• Identify NCRs, verify corrective actions and close-outs.
• Prepare inspection logs, test reports, and turnover packages.
• Support commissioning and IST; interface with CxA, testers, owners, AHJs.
• Enforce safety protocols (LOTO, NFPA 70E) during electrical work.

Skills

Electrical QA/QC

Data center QA

FAT/SAT testing

Documentation skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Megger

DLRO

Hi-pot testing

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Temple, TX 76504

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $55.00 - $65.00 Hourly

Job Summary

Praetorian Power Protection, the leader in NETA testing and staff augmentation to the mission-critical industry, is searching for a QA/QC Engineer for our site in Temple, TX. We pride ourselves on technical excellence and a safety-first culture that ensures our clients' most vital systems never fail.

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.