Data Center Engineer QA QC Engineer

Position Overview:

• This is a mid-level QA/QC Engineer (MEP/Cx) is needed to support data center commissioning and quality activities in an onsite contract role based in Palisades, New York. The position focuses on executing the client's QA/QC program across L1-L5 commissioning phases, with responsibility for inspections, documentation, issue tracking, and coordination with subcontractors and vendors.
• This is a full-time onsite contractor position requiring 40 hours per week, with potential overtime. It is also a traveler role, and project-based assignments may be located anywhere within the United States, with expenses covered.
• The selected candidate will support field QA/QC functions for data center construction and commissioning projects. This role is best suited for professionals with prior experience in data center commissioning, MEP QA/QC, field engineering, commissioning engineering, or construction quality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review MEP project drawings, approved submittals, and specifications as needed.
• Inspect incoming MEP equipment and complete required receiving checklists in the designated software platform.
• Conduct preparatory phase meetings with subcontractors and confirm readiness for onsite work, when required.
• Review MEP mockups for equipment or specific systems in accordance with project specifications.
• Document and track QA/QC deliverables and test reports during L2 and L3, including NETA, short circuit study, torque/megger sheets, and TAB documentation.
• Ensure all set-in-place inspection checklists are completed by internal teams and subcontractors/vendors.
• Perform foreign object debris (FOD) inspections inside MEP equipment, when required.
• Perform final equipment inspections prior to L3 energization.
• Ensure all L3 document deliverables, including startup reports, are completed and submitted.
• Assist in the development of methods of procedure (MOPs) for specific equipment and systems.
• Track and organize all L1-L3 documentation in Procore or other required software platforms.
• Record observations and issues during walkthroughs and inspections.
• Manage observations and issues in the required software platform and ensure timely closeout.

Required Qualifications:

• 3 to 5 years of data center experience
• 2 to 5 years of QA/QC experience
• OSHA-30 certification
• Procore experience
• Experience with MOP development
• Equipment startup and energization support experience
• NETA testing documentation experience
• TAB (Testing, Adjusting & Balancing) knowledge
• Short circuit study documentation experience
• Construction drawings and submittal review experience
• Vendor and subcontractor coordination experience
• QA/QC documentation management experience
• Field inspection and punch list management experience
• Strong communication skills and self-starter mindset
• Ability to travel 50% to 75%

Preferred Qualifications:

• NFPA-70E knowledge or certification
• USACE certification
• Experience with Cx Alloy or Facilities Grid
• Prior data center construction experience
• Strong safety compliance and site safety awareness

Core Skills:

• QC Engineer
• Data Center Construction
• Data Center
• Data Center QA/QC Engineer