Sr. QA/QC Engineer

CloudHQ, LLC; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CloudHQ, LLC is seeking a Senior QA/QC Engineer to lead quality assurance and regulatory adherence on a Virginia data center project. You will implement quality plans, perform inspections, manage non-conformances and coordinate with stakeholders to uphold project quality on site.

The role requires deep knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems, strong documentation skills, and proven experience guiding commissioning activities and turnover at data centers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management or related field.
• 5+ years of QA/QC management on construction projects, including data center quality and commissioning experience.
• Familiarity with quality management and commissioning software like Cx Alloy, Helix, Procore or similar.

Responsibilities

• Review technical specs, submittals, drawings, and material data sheets to ensure compliance.
• Inspect materials and installations, focusing on generators, transformers, switchgear, UPS systems and HVAC equipment.
• Close non-conformances via corrective/preventative actions; draft root-cause analysis when needed.
• Ensure construction activities meet project docs, codes, standards and client requirements.
• Provide daily quality summaries and weekly reports to the QA/QC manager and stakeholders.
• Coordinate inspections, reviews and sign-offs with contractors, consultants and clients.
• Lead weekly QA/QC meetings and other stakeholder meetings.
• Document quality records, logs, testing reports and turnover packages.
• Train site personnel on quality standards and practices.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

QA/QC management

Commissioning

Data Center

Communication

MS Office

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Cx Alloy

Helix

Procore

Job description

POSITION SUMMMARY: The Senior QA/QC Engineer ensures quality standards, contractual compliance and regulatory adherence by developing and implementing quality management plans, conducting inspections and audits, reviewing documentation, managing non-conformances and coordinating with stakeholders to uphold quality on site. The successful candidate performs inspections, documents non-conformances and verify that all mechanical, electrical and plumbing installations comply with project requirements and industry standards. Responsibilities include overseeing QA/QC activities, ensuring proper use of materials and methods, maintaining quality records, fostering a quality conscious environment and managing risks that could impact project quality.

• Review and approve technical specifications, submittals, drawings, and material data sheets to ensure compliance.
• Conduct detailed inspections of materials and installations, focusing on mechanical and electrical equipment such as generators, transformers, switchgear, UPS systems and HVAC equipment.
• Identify, document and drive the closure of non-conformances through corrective and preventative actions, authoring and reviewing root cause analysis when needed.
• Ensure that all construction activities, equipment and installations comply with project documentation, applicable codes, industry standards and client requirements.
• Provide daily quality summaries and detailed weekly reports on project quality performance to the QA/QC manager and other stakeholders.
• Collaborate with general contractors, trade partners, consultants and clients to coordinate inspections, reviews and quality sign offs.
• Lead and participate in weekly quality control meetings and other team meetings with project stakeholders.
• Ensure proper documentation of quality records, including inspection logs, testing reports and turnover packages.
• Train and guide site personnel on quality standards, procedures and best practices to foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Participate in FATs and FWTs.
• Participate in the internal and external site audits.
• Participate in all levels of commissioning and turnover

Description

POSITION SUMMMARY: The Senior QA/QC Engineer ensures quality standards, contractual compliance and regulatory adherence by developing and implementing quality management plans, conducting inspections and audits, reviewing documentation, managing non-conformances and coordinating with stakeholders to uphold quality on site. The successful candidate performs inspections, documents non-conformances and verify that all mechanical, electrical and plumbing installations comply with project requirements and industry standards. Responsibilities include overseeing QA/QC activities, ensuring proper use of materials and methods, maintaining quality records, fostering a quality conscious environment and managing risks that could impact project quality.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Review and approve technical specifications, submittals, drawings, and material data sheets to ensure compliance.
• Conduct detailed inspections of materials and installations, focusing on mechanical and electrical equipment such as generators, transformers, switchgear, UPS systems and HVAC equipment.
• Identify, document and drive the closure of non-conformances through corrective and preventative actions, authoring and reviewing root cause analysis when needed.
• Ensure that all construction activities, equipment and installations comply with project documentation, applicable codes, industry standards and client requirements.
• Provide daily quality summaries and detailed weekly reports on project quality performance to the QA/QC manager and other stakeholders.
• Collaborate with general contractors, trade partners, consultants and clients to coordinate inspections, reviews and quality sign offs.
• Lead and participate in weekly quality control meetings and other team meetings with project stakeholders.
• Ensure proper documentation of quality records, including inspection logs, testing reports and turnover packages.
• Train and guide site personnel on quality standards, procedures and best practices to foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Participate in FATs and FWTs.
• Participate in the internal and external site audits.
• Participate in all levels of commissioning and turnover

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Advanced technical knowledge of Mechanical or Electrical systems.
• Understanding of electrical UPS systems, switchgear, generators, and critical mechanical systems.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).
• Ability to communicate effectively with Owner, contractor and internal staff.
• Ability to coordinate, supervise, and communicate with contractors who perform maintenance or upgrade work on these systems.
• Ability to operate in and promote a process-driven team environment.
• Ability to logically analyze and solve problems.
• Ability to effectively multi-task multiple projects.
• Data Center Commissioning experience
• Data Center Operation and Maintenance
• Construction QA/QC experience
• Ability to interpret and review Commissioning Scripts.
• Issue identification and resolution management.
• English Language skills

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in QA/QC managing construction projects/operations including 3 years Data Center quality and commissioning experience.
• Strong understanding of construction processes, complex equipment systems (electrical, mechanical) and industry standards.
• Familiarity with quality management and commissioning software like Cx Alloy, Helix, Procore or similar.
• Excellent verbal, written and electronic communication skills to interact effectively with diverse project teams and stakeholders.
• Proactive approach to identifying and driving solutions to ensure quality and compliance.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift heavy equipment, up to 50 lbs.
• Use of sight, hearing and voice are required as well as motor skills.
• Close visual work on a computer terminal.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate any required to operate computer keyboard, mouse, and other technical instruments.
• Ability to climb ladders and work on raised platforms.
• Ability to transition through construction projects at every phase safely

Work Conditions

• This position is expected to be full-time, on site, in field.
• Typical data center work environment with varying temperatures and loud noises.
• Extensive daily usage of a computer or workstation.
• Travel up to 10%, to ensure quality, commission and deliver the project as clients turn over dates require.

Special Requirements

• Must be comfortable working in a high stress, fast paced environment shifting priorities.
• Must be willing to work outside normal business hours, including weekends, late nights, holidays, and on-call support.
• Must be available by cell phone after hours or for emergency situations.
• Must possess a current, valid state-issued driver’s license.