QC Support Specialist (Electrical)

Vertex Innovations•Dallas, TX

2d•$130,000 - $160,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Electrical Cx / QA/QC Support Specialist ensures electrical systems in data center projects meet quality, safety, and operational requirements. The role provides proactive oversight and responsive problem-solving to confirm power distribution, grounding, and protection systems are properly designed, installed, tested, and commissioned in accordance with owner expectations, safety standards, and industry best practices. The specialist coordinates closely with the site Energy Marshal to verify pre-energization checks and documentation are complete before startup, while working with contractors, engineers, and customer teams to promote a cooperative, improvement-oriented culture. The position supports commissioning activities from early installation through system turnover. This includes reviewing factory acceptance test results, inspecting equipment during L1–L3 phases, verifying contractor testing and documentation, validating system integrations, tracking corrective actions, and supporting handoffs from L3 to L4. The specialist also prepares QA/QC and commissioning records, reports progress and risks, verifies closeout materials, and assists with operations training coordination. All work is performed on site at active data center construction projects. Travel may be up to 100%, or relocation at the employee’s expense to a project site for the duration of assignments. The position requires a minimum of 50 hours per week inclusive of travel, may require extended hours during critical project phases, and requires the ability to support night-shift and weekend testing events. Work takes place in construction and industrial environments, including exposure to extreme weather, noise, dust, vibration, energized electrical systems, and rotating machinery, as well as physically demanding site inspections and access tasks.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
At least 5 years of experience in electrical systems commissioning, preferably in data centers or mission-critical facilities.
Expertise in electrical distribution systems, including low-, medium-, and high-voltage equipment.
Hands-on experience with insulation resistance testing, primary and secondary injection testing, power quality analysis, thermal imaging, and ground fault testing.
Working knowledge of data center Tier classifications and redundancy topologies, such as Uptime Institute Tier III/IV, N+1, 2N, and 2N+1, and their impact on commissioning sequencing and concurrent maintainability.
Familiarity with IEEE, NEC, NFPA, and NETA standards and codes.
Strong technical knowledge of electrical system design, operation, and testing.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Ability to travel up to 100% to data center project sites or relocate at personal expense to a project site for the duration of assignments, as required.
Ability to work a minimum of 50 hours per week inclusive of travel, with potential extended hours during critical project phases.
Ability to support night-shift and weekend testing events.
Successful completion of a background check and drug testing.
Active U.S. driver’s license; regular driving is an essential job function.
Legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer on an ongoing basis without employer sponsorship; the employer does not sponsor, transfer, or extend employment visas or participate in work-authorization programs requiring employer certification.
Ability to perform the physical functions described, including extended walking on construction sites; climbing and elevated work with fall protection; confined-space work and emergency self-extraction; frequent bending and reaching; and lifting or carrying inspection equipment and loads up to 50 pounds occasionally and 25 pounds frequently.
Ability to maintain the vision, hearing, and situational awareness needed to read drawings and instrument displays, hear communications and alarms in noisy conditions, and respond to changing site conditions and emergencies.

Nice To Haves

Certified Commissioning Professional (CCP) certification.
Professional Engineer (PE) license.
LEED Accredited Professional credential.
Exposure to Building Management Systems (BMS), Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS), and SCADA platforms for integration testing and system validation.
Proficiency with commissioning and project management software such as Cx Alloy, Bluebeam, Procore, or similar platforms.

Responsibilities

Ensure electrical systems are installed, tested, and performing in accordance with project specifications, design intent, applicable codes, and standards.
Review Factory Acceptance Test results for major equipment and track open or deferred items with vendors and site teams before functional testing.
Conduct proactive inspections through L1–L3 phases to confirm the handling, installation, and readiness of switchgear, PDUs, UPS systems, transformers, generators, and other equipment.
Verify contractor execution and documentation of pre-functional and startup testing (L3), coordinating LOTO and energization activities with the site Energy Marshal.
Validate integration between electrical, mechanical, and control systems, and oversee corrective actions through retesting before commissioning handoff.
Prepare, maintain, and track QA/QC documentation, including inspection reports, checklists, MOPs, and test verification forms, in approved customer platforms.
Compile and submit commissioning reports and turnover packages containing test results, lessons learned, and as-built documentation.
Coordinate daily with project managers, design engineers, contractors, and client representatives to align quality and commissioning activities with project milestones.
Participate in commissioning meetings, site walkdowns, and coordination sessions to report progress and identify potential risks or delays.
Communicate QA/QC findings, progress, readiness, and safety verification constructively, particularly before energization.
Perform field inspections to verify conformance with drawings, specifications, and best practices, emphasizing electrical safety and energization readiness.
Identify and document non-conformances, recommend corrective actions, and support procedural improvements that enhance safety, efficiency, and reliability.
Support commissioning handoffs from L3 to L4 by coordinating documentation and verifying closeout deliverables.
Collect and verify O&M manuals, training materials, warranties, and attic stock for turnover to operations.
Assist with scheduling and pre-coordination of training for operations staff.