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.