QA/QC Inspector

Selectek; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Selectek is seeking a QA/QC Inspector in Sterling, VA for an on-site, full-time role. The inspector will lead QA/QC for data center projects, ensuring electrical distribution cabinets meet design and safety standards, and will oversee documentation to support energization and handover.

The role requires coordinating with construction teams, vendors, and commissioning agents, with emphasis on compliance, safety, and precise inspections.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (preferred).
• Proven experience in QA/QC and commissioning for large-scale data center or industrial projects.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, PDCs, and associated testing protocols.
• Familiarity with industry standards, safety regulations, and documentation practices.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on compliance and safety.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and tight schedules.
• Skilled in interpreting technical drawings and specifications.
• Proficient in QA/QC reporting tools and commissioning documentation.

Responsibilities

• Quality Assurance & Control: Develop and enforce QA/QC plans for electrical equipment and installations. Oversee inspection processes including receipt verification, FAT, end-of-line checks, and installation verification. Ensure compliance with specifications, drawings, and safety standards through systematic audits and visual inspections. Manage documentation of deficiencies, corrective actions, and final acceptance.
• Risk & Compliance: Maintain strict adherence to lockout/tagout (LOTO) and energization safety protocols. Validate that all foreign object debris (FOD) inspections and remediation are completed prior to energization. Confirm readiness for energization through multi-party site walks and compliance checks.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Act as the primary liaison between construction teams, equipment vendors, and commissioning agents. Schedule and manage resources for commissioning activities, including weekend work when required. Provide technical guidance and resolve issues impacting quality or commissioning timelines.

Skills

QA/QC experience

Commissioning for large-scale projects

Electrical systems knowledge

Documentation practices

Stakeholder management

Safety compliance

Interpreting drawings & specs

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

QA/QC Inspector Sterling, VA | On-Site Full-Time | $48 – 52/hr, depending on experience

Summary

The QA/QC Manager will lead quality assurance and quality control for data center projects. This role ensures that all electrical distribution systems, particularly Power Distribution Cabinets (PDCs), meet design specifications, installation standards, and operational readiness requirements. The manager will oversee compliance with QA/QC protocols and deliver documentation to support successful energization and handover.

Job Responsibilities

• Quality Assurance & Control: Develop and enforce QA/QC plans for electrical equipment and installations. Oversee inspection processes including receipt verification, factory acceptance testing (FAT), end-of-line checks, and installation verification. Ensure compliance with specifications, drawings, and safety standards through systematic audits and visual inspections. Manage documentation of deficiencies, corrective actions, and final acceptance.
• Risk & Compliance: Maintain strict adherence to lockout/tagout (LOTO) and energization safety protocols. Validate that all foreign object debris (FOD) inspections and remediation are completed prior to energization. Confirm readiness for energization through multi-party site walks and compliance checks.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Act as the primary liaison between construction teams, equipment vendors, and commissioning agents. Schedule and manage resources for commissioning activities, including weekend work when required. Provide technical guidance and resolve issues impacting quality or commissioning timelines.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (preferred)
• Proven experience in QA/QC and commissioning for large-scale data center or industrial projects
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, PDCs, and associated testing protocols
• Familiarity with industry standards, safety regulations, and documentation practices
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Detail-oriented with a focus on compliance and safety
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and tight schedules
• Skilled in interpreting technical drawings and specifications
• Proficient in QA/QC reporting tools and commissioning documentation