Senior Electrical QA/QC Inspector

Position Summary CSI Engineering is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical QA/QC Inspector to oversee electrical installation quality, inspections, documentation, and pre-commissioning activities for large-scale construction projects. This role is responsible for verifying that electrical equipment and systems are installed, inspected, tested, and documented in accordance with approved drawings, project specifications, applicable codes, and industry standards.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical construction, power distribution systems, and quality control, with experience in data center or mission-critical environments strongly preferred. NETA Level III certification is highly desirable.

About Csi Engineering At CSI Engineering, we are more than an MEP engineering and commissioning team. We are problem solvers who help owners and project teams deliver facilities that work the way they were intended. From design reviews to field verification and turnover, our focus is practical, code compliant, and built around real world constructability and operations.

We support our clients by strengthening project delivery through MEP quality control, clear documentation, and tight coordination with architects, contractors, and vendors. Our teams work hands on across design and construction to reduce risk, close gaps early, and protect schedule and budget while improving system performance.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct QA/QC inspections of electrical equipment and installations, including medium and lowvoltage switchgear, transformers, UPS systems, generators, ATS, PDUs, distribution panels, busways, cabling, and grounding systems.
• Verify electrical installations comply with approved drawings, specifications, manufacturer requirements, NEC, NFPA, and applicable industry standards.
• Review electrical submittals, shop drawings, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), checklists, and equipment documentation.
• Monitor installation quality, equipment placement, cable terminations, labeling, grounding, and overall workmanship.
• Witness and verify electrical acceptance testing and precommissioning activities, including insulation resistance, continuity, grounding, breaker testing, and equipment functional checks.
• Review electrical test reports, including NETA acceptance testing documentation, and verify deficiencies are properly addressed.
• Coordinate inspections, hold/witness points, and testing schedules with contractors, vendors, and commissioning teams.
• Identify, document, and track nonconformances, installation deficiencies, punch list items, and corrective actions through closure.
• Verify equipment installation and testing readiness prior to energization and commissioning.
• Maintain accurate inspection records, quality reports, test documentation, and turnover packages.
• Support electrical system startup, commissioning coordination, and project closeout activities.
• Provide technical guidance to field personnel and junior QA/QC inspectors.

REQUIRED QAULIFICATIONS

• Minimum 57 years of experience in electrical construction, QA/QC inspection, electrical testing, or related field activities.
• Strong knowledge of low and mediumvoltage electrical distribution equipment and installation practices.
• Experience performing electrical inspections, reviewing test documentation, and overseeing precommissioning activities.
• Ability to interpret electrical oneline diagrams, schematics, construction drawings, and equipment specifications.
• Working knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E, ANSI/NETA acceptance testing standards, and applicable electrical codes.
• Experience with QA/QC processes, inspection checklists, deficiency tracking, and project documentation.
• Strong communication, organizational, and field coordination skills.
• Ability to work independently and coordinate effectively with contractors, engineers, and commissioning teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• NETA Level III Certified Electrical Testing Technician.
• Experience with data center, hyperscale, or other missioncritical construction projects.
• Experience with electrical commissioning, equipment energization, and integrated systems testing.
• Familiarity with missioncritical electrical infrastructure, including UPS systems, standby generators, automatic transfer switches, and redundant power distribution systems.
• ICC Electrical Inspector certification or equivalent.
• Associate degree or higher in Electrical Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or related discipline.

WORK REQUIRED

• Ability to work on active construction sites and within electrical equipment rooms.
• Ability to perform field inspections, climb ladders, and wear required safety PPE.
• Willingness to travel and support project schedules, including occasional extended hours or weekends.
• Strong commitment to jobsite safety, quality, and professional documentation.