Electrical Cx – QA/QC Support Specialist
Vertex Ventures US
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: New York City • New York • United States
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Salary
💰 $100,000 - $140,000 per year
About the role
- Ensure all electrical systems are installed, tested, and performing in accordance with project specifications, design intent, and applicable codes and standards.
- Review Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) results for major equipment and track closure of open or deferred items with vendors and site teams prior to functional testing.
- Conduct proactive inspections through L1–L3 phases to confirm proper handling, installation, and readiness of equipment such as switchgear, PDUs, UPS systems, transformers, and generators.
- Verify that pre-functional and startup testing (L3) are properly executed and documented by trade contractors, ensuring all Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and energization activities are coordinated with the site Energy Marshal.
- Validate integration between electrical, mechanical, and control systems, and oversee corrective actions through retesting prior to handoff to commissioning.
- Prepare, maintain, and track QA/QC documentation—including inspection reports, checklists, MOPs, and test verification forms—within approved customer platforms.
- Compile and submit comprehensive commissioning reports and turnover packages that include 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 findings constructively and participate in coordination meetings to report QA/QC progress, readiness, and safety verification prior to 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 to enhance safety, efficiency, and reliability.
- Support commissioning handoff from L3 to L4, coordinating documentation and verifying closeout deliverables.
- Collect and verify O&M manuals, training materials, warranties, and attic stock for turnover to operations.
- Assist in scheduling and pre-coordination of training for operations staff.
Requirements
- Minimum of 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.
- Familiarity with industry standards and codes, such as IEEE, NEC, NFPA, and NETA.
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field. Equivalent experience may be considered.
- Relevant certifications, such as Certified Commissioning Professional (CCP), Professional Engineer (PE), or LEED Accredited Professional, are a plus.
Benefits
- Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD/STD, Life-AD&D
- Retirement: 401(k), discretionary Pension & Profit sharing, subject to Plan documents
- 15 days paid time off (prorated based on start date) and 8 holidays
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Hard Skills & Tools
electrical systems commissioningelectrical distribution systemsFactory Acceptance Test (FAT)Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)QA/QC documentationfield inspectionscorrective actionsenergization readinesspre-functional testingstartup testing
Soft Skills
communicationcoordinationproblem-solvingteam collaborationrisk identificationconstructive feedbackorganizational skillsattention to detailproactive inspectiontraining support
Certifications
Certified Commissioning Professional (CCP)Professional Engineer (PE)LEED Accredited Professional