Sr. QA/QC Engineer

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Ashburn, VA, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Database
The Role
Leads QA/QC for data center construction projects, including reviewing specifications and submittals, inspecting mechanical and electrical installations, managing non-conformances, coordinating audits and commissioning, maintaining quality records, and reporting project quality performance. Collaborates with contractors, consultants, owners, and internal teams while promoting compliance, corrective action, continuous improvement, and safe project turnover.
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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. 

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
  • 5+ years of QA/QC experience managing construction projects or operations
  • At least 3 years of data center quality and commissioning experience
  • Advanced technical knowledge of mechanical or electrical systems
  • Experience with data center operations and maintenance
  • Construction QA/QC experience
  • Understanding of UPS systems, switchgear, generators, HVAC, and critical mechanical systems
  • Ability to interpret and review commissioning scripts
  • Experience with quality management or commissioning software such as Cx Alloy, Helix, Procore, or similar
  • Strong understanding of construction processes and applicable industry standards
  • Excellent written, verbal, and electronic communication skills in English
  • Ability to identify, analyze, resolve, and manage quality issues and non-conformances
  • Ability to coordinate and supervise contractors
  • Ability to work full-time onsite in a construction and data center environment
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, climb ladders, work on raised platforms, and move safely through construction sites
  • Willingness to work nights, weekends, holidays, and provide on-call emergency support
  • Current, valid state-issued driver's license
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The Company
HQ: Washington, DC
109 Employees
Year Founded: 2016

What We Do

CloudHQ designs, builds and operates mission critical data centers, delivered through a tailored, customer service focused platform designed to foster long-term relationships. CloudHQ provides 100% availability with high-density power, flexible configurations and carrier-neutral connectivity. Founded by Hossein Fateh, a pioneer of data center REITs and former co-founder & CEO of DuPont Fabros Technology, and bolstered by a team of industry veterans, all with one purpose – to provide flexible solutions in highly efficient space and resilient design for businesses of all sizes. CloudHQ have delivered over 320MW IT to date. CloudHQ have expanded globally and now have hyperscale data center campuses in Ashburn & Manassas, Virginia; London, UK; Frankfurt, Germany; Paris, France; Milan, Italy; Chicago, IL and Sao Paulo, Brazil, together with a number of growth locations in progress in US, EMEA, LATAM & APAC with the ability to deliver over 2,000 MW IT. CloudHQ pride themselves on delivering scale solutions, in high barrier to entry markets, to meet our customer’s needs.

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