QA/QC Engineer, Data Center — 50-75% Travel, Home Office

Salute; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Salute is seeking a QA/QC Inspector I to perform inspections, tests, and examinations on electrical and mechanical components during construction of mission-critical facilities. The role involves extensive travel across multiple site locations and collaboration with site personnel to uphold quality standards.

You will read drawings, write clear reports, and coordinate QA/QC activities while ensuring all equipment is properly calibrated and serviced.

Qualifications

• GED or high school diploma with 2 months related inspection experience in MEP systems.
• Associate degree in project management or related field with 3–5 years construction/mission critical experience preferred.
• Eye/vision: Snellen threshold at least 20/30 for near and far vision.
• Ability to distinguish colors and contrasts normally encountered in testing.
• General understanding of mechanical and electrical building systems.
• Experience budgeting, forecasting, and data entry.
• Strong communication and report-writing skills.
• Willingness to travel 50–75% and work from a home office.
• Leadership, organization, planning, and teamwork capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret safety rules, site drawings, specifications, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures.
• Perform and record results for inspections, examinations, and tests.
• Use tools and equipment required for quality control and assurance.
• Determine that measuring and test equipment is in proper condition for use.
• Write and communicate reports clearly; present to groups of customers or employees.
• Coordinate with internal and external personnel for day-to-day scheduled activities.
• Review QA/QC plans, schedules, and reports.
• Review inspection, examination, and test procedures.
• Set up inspections, examinations, and tests.

Skills

Document interpretation

Quality inspection

Test equipment use

Communication

Travel readiness

MS Office

Smartsheet

Ajera

Budgeting

Military experience

Education

GED or High School diploma

Associate degree in project management or related field

Construction and Mission Critical experience preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Smartsheet

Ajera

Job description

Salute is seeking a QA/QC Inspector I to perform inspections, tests, and examinations on electrical and mechanical components during construction of mission-critical facilities. The role involves extensive travel across multiple site locations and collaboration with site personnel to uphold quality standards.

You will read drawings, write clear reports, and coordinate QA/QC activities while ensuring all equipment is properly calibrated and serviced.