Data center senior cx qa/qc engineer

The Senior Cx QA/QC Engineer leads independent quality assurance and quality control oversight for mission-critical data center projects. This role owns the QA/QC program on assigned projects – setting inspection and test plans, verifying that installation, workmanship, testing, and documentation comply with design intent, codes, standards, and owner requirements, and mentoring QA/QC Engineers and Technicians. Operating in alignment with the Anchor Mission Critical Playbook, the Senior Cx QA/QC Engineer engages early, holds the line on quality under schedule pressure, and ensures projects are ready for commissioning, testing, and turnover.

Location: This role is based out of Anchor Mission Critical’s Saline, Michigan hub, serving Michigan and Midwest data center projects. Remote/home-based between project assignments. Travel: Up to 75% to project sites, including extended on-site assignments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the project QA/QC program: 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 prior to energization, FPT, and IST; advise commissioning leadership on go/no-go risk
• Mentor and review the work of QA/QC Engineers and Technicians
• Prepare clear, defensible QA/QC reports and present quality status to owner and project leadership

Technical Competencies

• 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 hold the line under schedule pressure

Education & Experience Requirements

Required:

• 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

Preferred:

• Data center, hyperscale, or high-reliability infrastructure experience
• Experience leading QA/QC teams alongside commissioning teams
• Owner-side or third-party QA/QC experience

Certifications (Preferred)

• Certified Quality Manager (CQM-C) or ASQ CQE/CMQ-OE
• Certified Commissioning Professional (CCP)
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety

Performance Expectations

• Early identification of quality issues that could impact testing or schedule
• Measurable reduction in rework and late-stage deficiencies
• Clear, professional communication of quality findings to owners and leadership
• High-quality, audit-ready documentation across the project
• Development of QA/QC staff and consistent application of Anchor Mission Critical Playbook standards

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience
• Performance-based bonus eligibility
• Travel expenses and per diem per company policy
• Benefits eligibility per company plans

Anchor Mission Critical offers a performance incentive bonus program that rewards individuals who consistently deliver high-quality outcomes and contribute to the company’s growth and operating discipline. Bonus eligibility and payout are based on a combination of individual performance, project success, and company-wide results.

Employment Status

This position is full-time and exempt. Employment is at-will, subject to applicable state and federal law. Travel: Up to 75% to project sites, including extended on-site assignments.

About Anchor Mission Critical

Anchor Mission Critical is a professional services firm purpose-built to support hyperscale and high-reliability infrastructure projects. Anchor Mission Critical provides commissioning, integrated systems testing (IST), QA/QC, and operational readiness services for data centers and other no-fail environments. Anchor Mission Critical was founded to address a persistent industry challenge: as data center projects grow in scale and complexity, execution quality too often depends on heroics rather than disciplined systems. The Anchor Mission Critical Playbook establishes a standardized delivery framework built on readiness, risk prevention, and repeatable execution—allowing teams to perform at a high level without chaos. At Anchor Mission Critical, commissioning is engaged early and treated as a leadership function, not a back-end checkbox. Our teams operate with clear delivery cadence, defined readiness gates, and transparent issue management so professionals can focus on doing the work right – first time. Anchor Mission Critical supports both technical and leadership career paths and offers the opportunity to help build durable standards, mentor teams, and grow with a firm designed for scale without bureaucracy.