Senior Electrical QA/QC Inspector - Data Center

CSI Engineering, USA; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CSI Engineering seeks a Senior Electrical QA/QC Inspector to oversee electrical installation quality, inspections, documentation, and pre-commissioning for large-scale projects. The role emphasizes verifying that equipment and systems meet drawings, specs, and codes.

Ideal candidates have strong electrical construction experience, knowledge of distribution equipment, and familiarity with NEC/NETA standards. NETA Level III is highly desirable and travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 57 years of experience in electrical construction, QA/QC inspection, electrical testing, or related field activities.
• Strong knowledge of low and medium-voltage electrical distribution equipment and installation practices.
• Experience performing electrical inspections, reviewing test documentation, and overseeing precommissioning activities.
• Ability to interpret electrical oneline diagrams, schematics, construction drawings, and equipment specifications.
• Working knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E, ANSI/NETA acceptance testing standards, and applicable electrical codes.
• Experience with QA/QC processes, inspection checklists, deficiency tracking, and project documentation.
• Strong communication, organizational, and field coordination skills.
• Ability to work independently and coordinate effectively with contractors, engineers, and commissioning teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct QA/QC inspections of electrical equipment and installations, including switchgear, transformers, UPS systems, generators, ATS, PDUs, distribution panels, busways, cabling, and grounding systems.
• Verify electrical installations comply with approved drawings, specifications, manufacturer requirements, NEC, NFPA, and applicable industry standards.
• Review electrical submittals, shop drawings, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), checklists, and equipment documentation.
• Monitor installation quality, equipment placement, cable terminations, labeling, grounding, and overall workmanship.
• Witness and verify electrical acceptance testing and precommissioning activities, including insulation resistance and breaker testing.
• Review electrical test reports, including NETA acceptance testing documentation, and verify deficiencies are addressed.
• Coordinate inspections, hold/witness points, and testing schedules with contractors, vendors, and commissioning teams.
• Identify, document, and track nonconformances, installation deficiencies, punch list items, and corrective actions through closure.
• Verify equipment installation and testing readiness prior to energization and commissioning.
• Maintain accurate inspection records, quality reports, test documentation, and turnover packages.
• Support electrical system startup, commissioning coordination, and project closeout activities.
• Provide technical guidance to field personnel and junior QA/QC inspectors.

Skills

QA/QC inspections

Electrical construction

Field coordination

Documentation

Education

Associate degree or higher in Electrical Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or related discipline

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Job description

CSI Engineering seeks a Senior Electrical QA/QC Inspector to oversee electrical installation quality, inspections, documentation, and pre-commissioning for large-scale projects. The role emphasizes verifying that equipment and systems meet drawings, specs, and codes.

Ideal candidates have strong electrical construction experience, knowledge of distribution equipment, and familiarity with NEC/NETA standards. NETA Level III is highly desirable and travel may be required.