Quality Engineer (MEP) - Data Centre

About the Role

Join Jacobs in shaping the future by tackling some of the world’s most critical challenges involving cities, environments, scientific innovation, and manufacturing. We seek an experienced Quality Engineer focused on Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems to oversee construction supervision and delivery of Hyperscale Data Center and mission-critical infrastructure projects across the Middle East.

The successful candidate will ensure that all MEP, ELV, ICT, and critical system installations align perfectly with approved specifications, international standards, client expectations, and project quality mandates. This role requires a strong background in quality assurance and control for Tier III and IV Data Centers and their critical power, cooling, fire protection, and ICT systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and enforce the Project Quality Management System throughout MEP and mission-critical infrastructure works.
• Ensure strict adherence to Project Quality Plans, Inspection and Test Plans, method statements, specifications, and contracts.
• Conduct regular inspections, audits, surveillance, and quality reviews to confirm compliance with project quality standards.
• Review and approve material submittals, quality documentation, inspection reports, and commissioning records.
• Monitor contractors’ and subcontractors’ conformity with quality procedures and approved installation practices.
• Identify quality shortfalls and initiate corrective/preventive measures to resolve non-conformities promptly.
• Maintain complete and accurate quality documentation accessible for client review.
• Oversee quality for installation, testing, and commissioning of mission-critical MEP systems, including electrical systems (HV/MV/LV), transformers, UPS, generators, cooling plants, fire protection, BMS, DCIM, structured cabling, and ICT infrastructure.
• Confirm all installations meet approved drawings, manufacturer specifications, project standards, and international codes.
• Assure all systems fulfill reliability, redundancy, and uptime criteria for Tier III and IV Data Centers.
• Monitor quality aspects related to equipment installations, cable containment, piping, mechanical and electrical rooms, and network spaces.
• Witness and validate Factory and Site Acceptance Tests (FAT, SAT), pre-commissioning, integrated systems testing, and commissioning phases.
• Ensure all quality requirements are met during system energization and operational readiness.
• Participate in final inspections, snagging, punch listing, and handover preparations.
• Verify completeness of testing documentation, O&M manuals, warranties, and as-built drawings prior to turnover.
• Assist in project close-out and successful handover to client and operations teams.
• Prepare quality reports, non-conformance logs, dashboards, and periodic performance metrics.
• Coordinate with contractors, consultants, commissioning teams, vendors, and clients to resolve quality matters and technical queries.
• Engage in quality meetings, project coordination, client reviews, and technical workshops.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and advocate best practices within project teams.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• Professional certifications preferred: ISO 9001 Internal or Lead Auditor, Certified Quality Engineer, PMP, PE, CEng, ASHRAE, BICSI, or equivalents.
• Minimum 8 to 10 years’ experience in MEP Quality Assurance and Quality Control on large construction and infrastructure projects.
• At least 3 to 5 years of specialized experience with Hyperscale Data Centers, Tier III/IV Data Centers, and mission-critical facilities.
• Proven expertise in inspection and quality oversight for critical electrical/mechanical infrastructure and systems.
• Experienced in witnessing and validating FAT, SAT, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and integrated systems tests.
• Strong comprehension of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems and global construction quality norms.

Cultural Commitment & Work Environment

Jacobs fosters an inclusive culture supporting diverse employee networks and mental health initiatives. Employees find flexibility, safety, and opportunities to contribute positively to the world, including global volunteering programs. Onsite presence is required full-time for this role as per job needs.

If candidates require accommodations during the recruitment process, reasonable adjustments can be facilitated upon request.