Atlas Connections

Schedule: 2 weeks on / 1 week off

Compensation: $60–$70/hour

Travel: Minimal while assigned to the Chicago project; occasional site visits may be required after the Chicago project is complete

Project Duration: On-site in Chicago through approximately the middle of next year

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented QA/QC Technician to support the construction and delivery of state-of-the-art data center projects.

Prior data center construction experience is required for this role. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience performing field inspections, identifying quality issues, documenting discrepancies, and ensuring that data center systems, equipment, and installations meet project specifications, client requirements, industry standards, and safety expectations.

This is a field-focused role requiring strong attention to detail, clear communication, and the ability to work closely with site leadership, QA/QC leads, construction teams, and trade partners to ensure work is completed accurately, safely, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

Field Inspections & Equipment Audits

• Conduct detailed inspections of on-site equipment, systems, installations, and construction activities to verify compliance with QA/QC requirements, specifications, drawings, and safety standards.
• Identify quality concerns early and report findings accurately to site management and the QA/QC Lead.
• Ensure inspections are thorough, consistent, and properly documented.

Compliance & Quality Assurance

• Monitor construction, installation, and maintenance activities to ensure adherence to quality control processes, industry standards, client requirements, and project specifications.
• Verify work against technical drawings, blueprints, equipment specifications, and applicable standards, including NEC and other relevant codes.
• Identify even minor discrepancies that may impact overall system quality, performance, or turnover readiness.

Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare clear, detailed inspection reports and maintain accurate records of inspections, testing, deficiencies, corrective actions, and closeout status.
• Track quality issues through resolution and collaborate with management to ensure accountability.
• Support accurate documentation for turnover, commissioning readiness, and client reporting.

Collaboration with Site Teams

• Work closely with site management, QA/QC leadership, construction teams, and trade partners to support implementation of QA/QC processes and quality control changes.
• Communicate inspection results, risks, and open items clearly and professionally.
• Help ensure quality expectations are understood and maintained across field teams.

QA/QC Program Implementation

• Support updates and improvements to the quality control program as directed by the Site Lead and QA/QC Lead.
• Assist with process improvements, inspection methods, material handling requirements, and field quality procedures.
• Ensure any changes are implemented smoothly and continue to support project quality standards.

Troubleshooting & Corrective Action

• Identify potential risks, installation issues, and quality concerns through careful observation and analysis.
• Recommend and help implement corrective actions to resolve discrepancies.
• Follow issues through completion to help prevent repeat quality concerns.

Safety Compliance

• Ensure QA/QC activities are performed in accordance with site safety and environmental requirements.
• Identify and report unsafe conditions immediately.
• Maintain a strong focus on safety while performing field inspections in an active data center construction environment.

Communication & Coordination

• Maintain regular communication with the QA/QC Lead and site management regarding inspection updates, quality issues, schedule risks, and corrective actions.
• Ensure no issue goes unnoticed, undocumented, or unresolved.
• Support a proactive, detail-driven approach to field quality and project execution.

Required Qualifications

• Prior data center construction experience is required.
• Minimum of 2 years of QA/QC, inspection, construction, electrical, or related field experience.
• Experience performing field inspections in construction, engineering, electrical, or data center environments.
• Strong understanding of QA/QC processes, quality standards, and best practices.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, equipment specifications, and project documentation.
• Strong knowledge of construction quality requirements, industry standards, and code compliance, including NEC where applicable.
• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to identify small discrepancies in equipment, systems, and installations.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to observe, analyze, document, and help resolve quality issues.
• Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, active construction environment while maintaining focus on safety and quality.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with data center infrastructure, including power, cooling, electrical systems, fire protection, or mission critical systems.
• Familiarity with quality management software, reporting tools, or inspection tracking systems.
• Prior experience supporting large-scale construction projects.
• Associate degree or technical certification in a related field.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree or technical certification preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform field inspections in active construction environments, including standing, walking, bending, climbing, and working in varying site conditions.
• Ability to lift and carry equipment or materials up to 50 pounds.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a hands-on QA/QC professional with prior data center construction experience, strong field inspection skills, excellent documentation habits, and the ability to identify quality issues before they impact schedule, safety, commissioning, or turnover. This person should be proactive, detail-oriented, safety-focused, and comfortable working directly with site teams in a fast-moving mission critical construction environment.