Quality Engineer (MEP) - Data Centre

Role overview

Quality assurance and systems oversight

• Implement and monitor project quality systems; check compliance with quality plans, ITPs, method statements, specifications, and contracts.
• Conduct inspections, surveillance, audits, and reviews; assess contractor compliance and address deficiencies with corrective and preventive actions.
• Review submittals, inspection and testing records, commissioning reports, and quality documentation; maintain accurate records for client review.
• Oversee quality of critical electrical, mechanical, cooling, fire protection, plumbing, BMS/DCIM, structured cabling, and ICT systems.
• Verify installations against drawings, manufacturer guidance, specifications, and standards, including Tier III/IV reliability, redundancy, resilience, and uptime requirements.

Testing, handover, and coordination

• Witness and verify FAT, SAT, pre-commissioning, integrated systems testing, commissioning, energization, and operational readiness.
• Participate in completion inspections, snagging, punch lists, and handover; verify manuals, warranties, and as-built records before turnover.
• Prepare inspection reports, NCR logs, dashboards, and periodic quality reports; coordinate with project stakeholders to resolve quality and technical issues.
• Participate in quality and coordination meetings, client reviews, and technical workshops; support continuous improvement and best practices.

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related discipline from an accredited institution.
• At least 8–10 years of MEP QA/QC experience in major construction and infrastructure projects.
• At least 3–5 years of direct experience on hyperscale or Tier III/Tier IV data centres, mission-critical facilities, or digital infrastructure.
• Experience with critical electrical and mechanical infrastructure and witnessing FAT, SAT, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and IST.
• Sound knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems and international construction quality standards.
• ISO 9001 auditor, CQE, PMP, PE, CEng, ASHRAE, BICSI, or equivalent certifications are preferred.

Workplace

• Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs workplace full-time as required by the nature of the role.