Data Center Senior Cx QA/QC Engineer

Anchor Mission Critical, LLC•Detroit, MI

5h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Cx QA/QC Engineer leads independent quality assurance and quality control oversight for mission-critical data center projects. The role owns the QA/QC program on assigned projects, establishing inspection and test plans and verifying that installation, workmanship, testing, and documentation comply with design intent, codes, standards, and owner requirements. The engineer mentors QA/QC Engineers and Technicians and works in alignment with the Anchor Mission Critical Playbook to engage early, maintain quality under schedule pressure, and prepare projects for commissioning, testing, and turnover. The position is based out of Anchor Mission Critical’s Saline, Michigan hub and serves Michigan and Midwest data center projects. It is remote/home-based between project assignments, with travel of up to 75% to project sites, including extended on-site assignments. Anchor Mission Critical is a professional services firm supporting hyperscale and high-reliability infrastructure projects with commissioning, integrated systems testing, QA/QC, and operational readiness services. Its standardized delivery framework emphasizes readiness, risk prevention, repeatable execution, early commissioning engagement, defined readiness gates, and transparent issue management. The firm supports technical and leadership career paths and offers the opportunity to help build standards, mentor teams, and grow with the company.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent experience.
7–12+ years of experience in construction quality, commissioning, or mission-critical delivery.
Demonstrated experience leading QA/QC inspections and programs on complex MEP systems.
Deep understanding of MEP systems in mission-critical facilities.
Expert ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and standards.
Working knowledge of quality management systems (ISO 9001) and inspection processes.
Strong understanding of commissioning workflows and readiness gates (L1–L5).
Ability to influence contractors and owners and maintain quality standards under schedule pressure.

Nice To Haves

Data center, hyperscale, or high-reliability infrastructure experience.
Experience leading QA/QC teams alongside commissioning teams.
Owner-side or third-party QA/QC experience.
Certified Quality Manager (CQM-C) or ASQ CQE/CMQ-OE certification.
Certified Commissioning Professional (CCP) certification.
OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety certification.

Responsibilities

Lead project QA/QC programs, including quality plans, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), hold points, and audit schedules.
Perform and direct quality inspections and audits of mechanical, electrical, and controls installations.
Oversee Pre-Functional Checks (PFCs) and L2/L3 readiness inspections from a QA/QC perspective.
Verify compliance with construction documents, specifications, and owner standards; review submittals and test records.
Own nonconformance (NCR) and corrective-action processes, including root-cause analysis and trend reporting.
Lead readiness assessments before energization, FPT, and IST, and advise commissioning leadership on go/no-go risks.
Mentor and review the work of QA/QC Engineers and Technicians.
Prepare clear, defensible QA/QC reports and present quality status to owners and project leadership.