Quality Engineer- MEP

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Jacobs is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer – MEP (Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing) to support and oversee quality assurance and quality control activities for large‑scale Data Centre construction projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that all mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and associated mission‑critical systems are installed, tested, and commissioned in compliance with project specifications, client standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.

Working closely with construction teams, subcontractors, consultants, commissioning specialists, and client representatives, the Quality Engineer – MEP will play a critical role in delivering high‑performance Data Centre facilities that meet the stringent reliability, resilience, and operational requirements of mission‑critical environments.

Responsible for implementing, monitoring, and maintaining project quality management systems across all MEP disciplines. The role will ensure compliance with approved quality plans, inspection and test plans (ITPs), method statements, project specifications, and contractual requirements. The successful candidate will participate in quality audits, monitor adherence to quality procedures, support continuous improvement initiatives, and promote a quality‑focused culture throughout all stages of project execution.

Oversee quality inspections and verification activities for mechanical systems including chilled water networks, HVAC systems, cooling plants, chillers, CRAH units, CRAC units, pumps, fuel systems, plumbing systems, drainage systems, ventilation systems, and fire protection systems. The role will ensure all installations are completed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, manufacturer recommendations, and applicable industry standards. The successful candidate will review testing records, monitor workmanship quality, and verify system readiness for commissioning and operational handover.

Responsible for ensuring the quality of electrical installations including medium‑voltage and low‑voltage systems, substations, transformers, switch gear, UPS systems, generators, bus duct systems, power distribution equipment, grounding systems, lighting systems, and battery systems. The role will conduct inspections, witness testing activities, verify installation compliance, and ensure all electrical infrastructure meets project performance, safety, and reliability requirements. Particular attention will be given to mission‑critical power systems that support Data Centre redundancy and resilience objectives.

Play a key role in ensuring all MEP systems supporting Data Centre operations are installed and tested to the highest standards of quality and reliability. The role will verify compliance with mission‑critical facility requirements, ensuring systems are constructed in accordance with approved designs and operational performance criteria. The successful candidate will work closely with CSA, ELV, commissioning, and operations teams to ensure seamless coordination and integration of all systems in preparation for energization, integrated systems testing (IST), and client acceptance.

Coordinate and witness inspections, testing, and verification activities throughout construction and commissioning phases. The role will review pressure testing records, flushing reports, balancing reports, electrical test results, insulation resistance tests, grounding tests, factory acceptance tests (FAT), site acceptance tests (SAT), and commissioning documentation. The successful candidate will ensure all required inspections and tests are completed, documented, and approved before systems are released for subsequent phases of work.

Support commissioning, integrated systems testing (IST), operational readiness reviews, and project handover activities. The role will ensure all MEP systems are fully inspected, tested,…