QA/QC Engineer – Data Center Construction

Peter Kazella and Associates, Inc; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Peter Kazella and Associates, Inc in Mesa, AZ is seeking a skilled QA/QC Engineer to oversee data center construction projects. The successful candidate will coordinate between engineering and construction teams, focusing on quality and standards compliance in mission-critical facilities.

This role offers a competitive salary and benefits, along with opportunities for career growth working with state-of-the-art technology in data centers nationwide.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in data center facility operations, commissioning, or military.
• Solid understanding of critical power systems or mechanical systems in a data center.
• Proficient in analyzing processes and creating documentation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality services and support on-site requirements.
• Communicate with contractors for documentation and scheduling.
• Conduct site acceptance, commissioning, and validation of facility systems.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Quality Assurance

Project Management

Microsoft Office

BIM 360

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CxAlloy

Job description

QA/QC Engineer – Data Center Construction – Mesa, AZ

This opportunity is with a leading EPC Company of data center design/build/commissioning solutions. This company provides a complete life cycle of solutions that are custom‑fit to the requirements of their client’s mission‑critical facilities. This role offers career growth, exciting projects with leading‑edge technology and innovation, and competitive salaries and benefits. They build mission‑critical facilities for data center facilities nationwide for Enterprise, Colocation and Hyperscale Companies.

We are looking for an experienced Data Center QA/QC Engineer to support critical facility data center construction projects. The QA/QC Engineer will coordinate between Engineering and Construction Teams to drive the Cx process, be responsible for the overall quality of data center construction projects, with a focus on installation, commissioning, and service of operations of key infrastructure systems in accordance with company policies and procedures. The successful candidate has knowledge of multi‑facility, standards‑based Operations & Maintenance programs and basic knowledge of the Commissioning and Construction processes creating process documentation, developing operational procedures, experience with Levels 1‑3 commissioning and communicating effectively with both business and operations managers. The candidate will support the development and implementation of Mission Critical O&M initiatives based on company best practices.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality and consistent services and support as established by the Company while satisfying unique site requirements and ensuring proper performance reporting of key metrics for the site
• Communicate with contractors and vendors to obtain documentation, prepare and run commissioning meetings, schedule techs, and coordinate startup and testing of electrical and mechanical equipment in a data center environment
• Perform periodic site walk‑throughs to ensure Company procedures (SOPs and MOPs) and standards are followed, assisting the Facilities Manager, Technicians, and contracted vendors
• Conduct site acceptance, commissioning, and validation of the facility’s systems to ensure the site meets industry standards and verifies the integrity and performance of the customer’s mission‑critical infrastructure
• Perform L1, L2, and L3 QA inspections on all equipment
• Develop and review standard operating procedures (SOPs) and methods of procedures (MOPs) for all work on critical data center facility equipment
• Oversee, verify, and audit scripts
• Create and complete L1/L2/L3 QA checklists (using software such as CxAlloy) to confirm completion of all subcontractor and GC inspections
• Maintain and manage QA issues log
• Conduct analyses and prepare reports on all aspects of the critical facility operations and maintenance
• Have experience with routine and emergency service on a variety of state‑of‑the‑art critical systems, including chillers, cooling towers, computer room air handlers, fire detection/suppression, building monitoring systems, and electrical equipment such as medium voltage switchgear, diesel generators, UPS systems, and power distribution equipment
• Work with business leaders to coordinate projects, manage capacity, and optimize plant safety, performance, reliability, and efficiency
• Ensure a constant state of readiness to support the mission goal of 99.999% uptime
• Design critical environment programs for both internal and external clients
• Coordinate with Design/Construction Team to provide a more focused approach to the Cx process
• Assess, recommend, and implement industry best practices into new and existing critical environment programs
• Develop process documentation and training materials

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering / Mechanical Engineering or relevant experience; military experience is a huge plus
• NETA certification is a plus
• Journeyman license is a plus
• L1, L2, L3 Cx testing experience in a data center environment is a huge plus
• 2‑5 years of experience in data center facility operations, commissioning, or military
• 2‑5 years of quality assurance / quality controls, commissioning, MEP coordination, or other relevant experience
• Previous experience working with a GC or 3rd‑party CxA Company is a huge plus
• Solid understanding of either critical power systems / electrical power equipment or mechanical systems / HVAC equipment in a data center environment
• Proficient in analyzing processes, creating process documentation, developing operational procedures, and communicating effectively with both business and operations managers
• Experience in the military / military veterans is a huge plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project, Outlook, Teams)
• Experience with BIM 360 / ACC, CxAlloy, end‑user ACMS as necessary
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; good presentation skills
• Superior analytical, planning, and problem‑resolution skills
• Highly organized with proven project‑management abilities
• Detail oriented and self‑motivated, able to work with a team in a high‑paced/high‑pressure environment
• Strong customer‑service skills
• Open to travel Monday‑Friday; home on weekends; limited travel if located near a project

Company offers competitive salaries and benefits package including medical insurance, a 401(k) plan.

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