Quality Engineer - Data Center Construction | OT + Per Diem

TITLE: Electrical Quality Control / Quality Assurance Engineer (Data Center Construction)

• 18-24-month contract with good possibility of extension and subsequent projects
• Contract role, full-time on site
• South-central North Carolina
• Unrestricted ability to travel/relocate within the continental U.S. (Location can change but is likely to be in the U.S. southeast.)
• Industrial building construction quality assurance experience, with emphasis on medium- and low-voltage electrical systems
• Very good spoken and written Englis
• Unrestricted ability to travel/relocate within the continental USA

INTRODUCTION:

Since 1991, AB Consulting GSS has provided specialized project support and technical expertise to the manufacturing and construction industries. One of our key engagements involves supporting the development of a major new facility in Southcentral North Carolina. Join our team and be part of impactful projects that shape the future of industrial innovation

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Project QC/QA Engineer will work in a fast-paced construction environment under the direction of the Construction Manager. The Project QC/QA Engineer will oversee quality aspects of electrical, mechanical, and structural installations, helping to ensure compliance with uptime, reliability, and safety standards and conformance to the project Quality Control plan. He/she will actively administer the overall QC plan, oversee subcontractors’ QC plans, and maintain all testing logs, documentation, and reports.

TYPE: 1099 Independent Contractor

START DATE: May, 2026, with the possibility of an earlier start

DURATION: 18-24 months with good chance of extension.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Maintain and administer an effective quality control system and plan.

· Review contract documents, regulatory requirements, project specifications and testing protocols to understand the quality benchmarks for each trade.

· Facilitate preparatory and progress meetings to align quality objectives with construction activities and schedules.

· Interface with sub-contractors to manage quality-related risks and ensure compliance with the client’s QC program.

· Maintain a Material Status Log and a Testing Plan.

· Coordinate QC inspection personnel and sampling, as well as testing at off-site fabrication facilities, QC labs, and on-site operations.

· Schedule and oversee all necessary sub-contractor destructive and nondestructive testing (electrical, mechanical, structural, and civil).

· Ensure all method statements, inspection and test plans (ITPs), and material certifications align with project specs and regulatory requirements.

· Forward submittals to the appropriate team member and follow-up to make sure that submittals are reviewed and approved on time.

· Conduct daily field inspections across all trades to verify that workmanship and materials meet approved submittals.

· Witness site acceptance tests, compiling results to ensure compliance with project standards and codes.

· Work with corporate & 3rd-party design engineers and others to help resolve quality-related technical issues on site.

· Verify that components are correctly installed, labeled, and ready for commissioning, catching issues like mis-wired conductors or missing grounding before energization.

· Produce and maintain detailed electronic daily reports, inspection logs, submittal registers, RFI logs, maintenance logs, and punch-lists.

· Issue Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and track corrective actions through resolution.

· Archive all QA/QC documentation in accordance with client’s record-keeping requirements. · Standard working time is expected to average 50 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with some Saturday or Sunday hours during busier periods. Overtime pay will apply

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, electrical mechanical or related field, OR a 2-year associate’s degree with relevant field technical experience.

· Total of 8+ years in heavy industrial construction quality roles, with at least 3 years in a decision-making or supervisory capacity (defining, executing, or controlling QA/QC processes and plans).

· Hands-on experience on heavy industrial or large-scale projects (factories, power plants, petrochemical facilities, data centers, etc.), with emphasis on electrical installations.

· Demonstrated experience with large-scale Mission Critical (MC) projects, including hands-on involvement with high voltage and medium voltage electrical systems, is required to ensure safe and compliant inspections. Experience in solar installations does not sufficiently demonstrate the depth of knowledge or hands-on expertise needed for this level of electrical work.

Key MC QA/QC electrical inspection competencies: o Operating in high-pressure, zero-failure environments – Proven ability to perform under stringent uptime requirements where system reliability is paramount.

o Coordinating complex multi-trade activities – Skilled in managing interdisciplinary workflows with active owner involvement, ensuring seamless integration across electrical, mechanical, and commissioning teams.

o Executing daily LOTO procedures and live system inspections – Experienced in working with energized systems and phased commissioning tasks, maintaining strict safety and procedural compliance.

o Utilizing commissioning tracking systems – Demonstrated proficiency or adaptability in using CX platforms to manage issue resolution, verification processes, and closeout documentation. o Expertise in high-voltage and medium-voltage systems, including MV switchgear, transformers, UPS systems, PDUs, and emergency power systems

o Familiarity with redundancy and reliability protocols, including integrated systems testing (IST), load bank testing, and sequence of operations validation

o Advanced knowledge of code compliance standards such as NEC, NFPA 70E, IEEE, and coordination with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs)

Important note: Candidates with general electrical experience, particularly those without direct exposure to mission critical data center environments, will not meet the specialized requirements of this role

· A high level of specialization in mission critical data center environments is required. Candidates with this background demonstrate a deep understanding of the technical complexities, operational standards, and performance expectations required to succeed in high-stakes, zero-failure settings.

· Prior hands-on working experience with CSA, CX process mapping, load bank equipment, substations, bus duct, cable bus, MV and LV projects.

· Proficiency in monitoring structural documentation such as weld mapping, bolt-up flange mapping, heat numbers, Mill Test Reports (MTRs) and all relevant test reports supporting data center construction.

· Knowledge of mechanical quality checks on HVAC systems, humidity sensors, and airflow management.

· Track record of developing and implementing site-specific QA/QC programs, managing inspection teams, and resolving non-conformances.

· Problem solving and conflict resolution to quickly address quality deviations.

· Detail-oriented mindset coupled with an ability to see the “big picture” of project delivery schedules. · Proficiency in reading/interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and codes (NEC, ACI, AWS, ASTM, API, ISO).

· Hands-on knowledge of inspection and testing methods (NDT, soil/concrete sampling, weld inspection, coating thickness).

· Familiarity with QA/QC software and document-control systems (Procore, Aconex, BIM 360). · Statistical process control and root-cause analysis capabilities.

· Professional certifications (such as CCQM, CWI, CQE, CCM, and OSHA) are strongly preferred but not required.

· Good physical health and mobility.

· Strong verbal and written English communication: drafting reports, NCRs, and presenting findings to stakeholders.

· Must be able to demonstrate effective teamwork, maintain a professional demeanor, and foster positive relationships inside and outside the team.

· Willingness to travel/relocate for future projects within the continental USA.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $75.00 - $85.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• 6. How many years of experience do you have developing, implementing, supervising or managing QA/QC plans/programs for electrical systems on large industrial construction projects?
• 7. Do you have experience working on large‑scale data center construction projects? If so, please specify:

a) Which client the project was for (e.g., Google, Microsoft, Meta, AWS, etc.)
b) he scope of the project (size and budget)
c) Your role (please indicate if you worked as an Electrical QA/QC Engineer or in another capacity)

• 8. How many total years of hands-on experience do you have as an electrical QA/QC engineer in heavy industrial or large-scale projects (e.g., automotive factories, power plants, petrochemical facilities, plastic plants, etc.). Please list the types of industries and indicate whether the project were industrial construction/capital projects.
• 9. Can you describe your experience overseeing contractors and subcontractors to ensure medium- and low-voltage electrical systems comply with project specifications and quality standards?
• 10. For each of the following electrical system areas, please rate your proficiency on a scale of 1–5 (1 = basic understanding, 5 = expert), and provide a brief description of your hands‑on experience:

a) Medium‑voltage distribution
b) Low‑voltage distribution
c) Switchgear
d) Electrical panels
e) Power monitoring systems
f) Electrical testing & commissioning

• 11. On a scale of 1 to 5, how would you rate your QA/QC engineering/supervision experience across these disciplines?

(1 = No experience, 5 = Expert level)
a) Electrical (MV/LV)
b) Mechanical/HVAC
c) Civil/Structural
d) Piping/Plumbing

• 12. How many years of experience coordinating complex multi-trade activities (managing interdisciplinary workflows ensuring seamless integration across electrical, mechanical, and commissioning teams.) experience do you have?
• 13. On a scale of 1 to 5, how would you rate your experience with the following? (1 = No experience, 5 = Expert level)

If you have any certifications or formal training related to these areas, please indicate them.    
a. LOTO procedures 
b. NEC 
c. NFPA 70E
d. IEEE
e. Experience coordination with AHJs to ensure code compliance

• 14. Which types of construction management software do you have experience using?
• 15. Which commissioning-related activities have you supported or witnessed?

a) Integrated Systems Testing (IST)
b) Load bank testing
c) Sequence of Operations (SOO) validation
d) Site acceptance testing
e) None of the above

• 1. Are you an American or Canadian citizen, or are you a US permanent resident?
• 2. Are you willing to work on a contract basis (W-9/1099)?
• 3. Are you local to South-central North Carolina or are you willing to relocate?
• 4. Please indicate the types of construction projects you have experience with (select all that apply), and then select the top two in which you have the most experience:

a) Industrial non-manufacturing (refineries, mines)
b) Manufacturing industrial
c) Commercial
d) Residential
f) Civil (roads, bridges)
g) Government / Public Sector

• 5. What is the highest degree you have completed, and what was your field of study (major)?

Work Location: In person