Associate Quality Assurance Engineer Jobs in Spring Grove, IL

Join a Team Where Engineering Excellence Drives Opportunity

At Affiliated Engineers, Inc. (AEI), we bring together expertise and innovation to solve the most complex challenges. Since 1978, we’ve supported mission-driven organizations in designing systems and environments that advance society and improve lives. Today, with more than 900 professionals across 22 offices, we help shape the future of healthcare, science and technology, energy, education, and other vital sectors.

From collaborating with the California Air Resources Board to transform air quality in the world’s largest, zero net energy emissions testing facility to creating human-centric, technically advanced clinical environments that elevate communities — such as Healthcare Design Magazine's 2022 Design Showcase Winner, Sarasota Memorial Hospital in Venice, Florida — our work reflects the highest standards in sustainable design practices.  

AEI is at the forefront of designing cutting-edge, hyperscale, and mission critical facilities that redefine innovation in ultra-high-density technology, water-use efficiency, and sustainability. With our impressive track record encompassing manifold projects, such as data center commissioning for the SAS Institute, Inc., the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center's data center, continuous mission-critical infrastructure support for Biogen’s expanding preclinical analysis and manufacturing operations, BB&T Financial’s primary data center, and the Idaho National Laboratory Collaborative Computing Center, among others, we have established our standing as industry leaders.

Having designed facilities in the Top 50 fastest supercomputers in the world and over 200 million square feet of mission-critical facilities, our client roster spans various sectors such as high-performance computing (HPC)/research, hyperscale, finance, healthcare, higher education, manufacturing, private enterprise, and federal agencies. We have planned and delivered infrastructure supporting 2+ exaFLOPS and 500MW+ critical power and cooling, enabling us to supply unparalleled expertise to every project. AEI leads the nation in next-generation computing facilities in support of the fastest supercomputers in the world, delivering groundbreaking solutions that push the boundaries of possibility.

We are hiring for a Senior Electrical QA/QC Agent in the following states: Texas, Georgia, Wisconsin, Ohio, and Arizona. As part of our Mission Critical team, you will help us empower our clients to achieve energy-efficient building solutions, save global environments, and create a better, greener future for all.

Why we need you:

In this role, you will be responsible for resolving quality control challenges and completing tasks assigned, including developing and implementing quality control process delivery plans based on information outlined in the owner’s project requirements, basis of design, design and construction documents, as well as information gathered from users and project partners, field surveys, specifications, shop drawings, and code research. You will also be responsible for mentoring and fostering the development team member with less experience and responding to questions that may arise across multiple site locations.

The expertise of our most successful Senior Electrical QA/QC Agent includes:

• A technical or associate degree in an electrical-related field, engineering, or construction management from an accredited technical institution or college or commensurate electrical-related field experience.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in electrical service or electrical equipment testing.
• A minimum of five (5) years in mission-critical and two (2) years in the hyperscale space.
• Functional knowledge of building systems across disciplines, including fire protection, electrical, technology, instrumentation and controls, process, and lighting systems.
• Experience with both primary and emergency service on state-of-the-art critical systems. Expertise in fire detection/suppression, building monitoring systems, diesel generators, medium voltage switchgear, UPS systems, and power distribution equipment.
• Fundamental knowledge of commissioning processes and commissioning process delivery.
• Fundamental knowledge of construction processes and project delivery models.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of electrical codes, standards, specifications, and shop drawings with the ability to interpret them.
• Proficiency in utilizing applicable technologies, including computer/software, data loggers, and test and measurement equipment.
• Valid driver’s license and state-required vehicle insurance.
  

Effective skills to help you flourish:

• General understanding of the resources required to complete specific types of projects.
• Ability to anticipate inspections and effectively delegate and balance workload among team members.
• Ability to work well in a team environment, including carrying out appropriate task follow-through with others, mentoring, delegating tasks, and giving and receiving constructive feedback.
• Communicates well with clients, project partners, and individuals at all organizational levels.
• Ability to apply safety training to specific construction situations and avoid unsafe work environments.
• Ability to safely operate and instruct others in test and measurement equipment and other common tool use.
• Strong spoken and written communication skills.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Quick technical comprehension and motivation focused on client outcomes.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Effective working individually and within team environments.
• Procore, CxAlloy, or BIM360 experience is a plus.
  

Typical Responsibilities:

• Perform periodic site walks to ensure adherence to procedures and best practices, including assisting general contractors and their site superintendents with inspections as required.
• Deliver a daily report detailing completed tasks or inspections and adeptly provide information regarding issues supported by relevant codes or standards.
• Collaborate in a team environment, including carrying out appropriate follow-through with others, mentoring, delegating work, and giving and receiving constructive feedback.
• Onsite expectation 100% if placed on a site within the region. When required on a site out of the region, travel of 75% will be expected. These will vary based on the site's expectations. We strive to maintain a balance between onsite and work-from-home duties.
  

When you work here, you can expect:

• A flexible, collaborative environment where your well-being matters—because your best work happens when you’re supported.
• Real opportunities to grow—through mentorship, professional development programs, and exposure to high-impact projects across disciplines.
• To collaborate with inspiring teammates who challenge the status quo, foster innovation, and pave the way for future leaders.
• A benefits package that offers health, dental, vision, and retirement, a performance-based year-end bonus, and thoughtful perks tailored to your needs—whether that's a flexible work environment, wellness resources, or community-focused initiatives, we’ll continue to invest in.
  

If this dynamic environment and the chance to contribute to transformative projects resonate with your ambitions, we would love to connect with you. Join us and make an impact!

Apply online at https://aeieng.com/about/careers/

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