Cx / QA/QC Support Specialist (Electrical)
3 days ago
Rochester
Job DescriptionSalary: $100k-$150k base This is a field-based positionrequiring regular weekly travel and on-site work at client project locations, as assigned. The initial assignments are in Texas, New York, Wyoming, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. The initial assignment is expected to last several months, with future assignments varying based on project needs and client requirements. Candidates must maintain a permanent residence and be willing to travel to assigned project sites on a weekly basis. The company offers travel expense reimbursement in accordance with company policy. Company: Vertex Innovations: Job Title: Cx / QA/QC Support Specialist (Electrical) Location: Multiple Locations: will offer relocation if needed: New York, Texas, Wyoming, Ohio, Pennsylvania Job Type: Full-Time, W-2 Salaried position: full benefits Position Overview: The Electrical Cx / QA/QC Support Specialist ensures that electrical systems in data center projects meet all quality, safety, and operational requirements. This role combines proactive oversight with responsive problem-solving to ensure that power distribution, grounding, and protection systems are properly designed, installed, tested, and commissioned in accordance with owner expectations, safety standards, and industry best practices. Due to the hazards associated with electrical systems, the specialist supports and coordinates closely with the Energy Marshal, confirming all pre-energization verifications and documentation are complete before startup. Working collaboratively with contractors, engineers, and customer teams, the specialist maintains professionalism under pressure and encourages a cooperative, improvement-oriented culture. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in electrical commissioning, strong safety awareness, and excellent communication and analytical skills. Qualifications: • Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field. Equivalent experience may be considered., • 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., • Hands-on experience with electrical testing methods, including insulation resistance testing, primary and secondary injection testing, power quality analysis, thermal imaging, and ground fault testing., • Working knowledge of data center Tier classifications and redundancy topologies (e.g., Uptime Institute Tier III/IV, N+1, 2N, 2N+1) and their impact on commissioning sequencing and concurrent maintainability., • Strong technical knowledge of electrical system design, operation, and testing., • Exposure to Building Management Systems (BMS), Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS), and SCADA platforms for integration testing and system validation., • Proficient in commissioning and project management software, such as Cx Alloy, Bluebeam, Procore, or similar platforms., • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills., • Strong verbal and written communication skills., • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities: Commissioning Activities • 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 L1L3 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., • Prepare, maintain, and track QA/QC documentationincluding inspection reports, checklists, MOPs, and test verification formswithin approved customer platforms., • 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., • Perform field inspections to verify conformance with drawings, specifications, and best practices, emphasizing electrical safety and energization readiness., • Support commissioning handoffs 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. Compensation: • Annual base salary dependent on experience and location, • 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 About Vertex Vertex Innovations has supported mission-critical and data center deployments nationwide for more than two decades. Our teams provide construction oversight, QA/QC, commissioning support, and technical program management for hyperscale, enterprise, and telecom clients. We deliver quality, reliability, and trusted partnership on every project. Vertex Core Values • Integrity To move through the world with honesty and truth empowering our employees, clients and communities through our words and actions., • Accountability To take full ownership and responsibility in our roles as we serve our company, clients and communities., • Commitment To stand behind our word and our promises, • Respect To embrace and honor the individuals, clients, and companies in their contribution to the work that we create together through our interactions, conversations and our way of being., • Performance To allow ourselves to be measured by our commitments and be accountable for every action to our employees, clients, and communities. VERTEX Innovations, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.