Electrical QAQC Walkdown Engineer
Contract – 6 months+
Dun Laoghaire, Dublin
Biotech Site
Job Purpose
The Electrical QA/QC Walkdown Engineer is responsible for conducting systematic inspection and verification of electrical installations prior to commissioning and handover. The role ensures that all electrical systems are installed in accordance with project specifications, drawings, codes, standards, and quality requirements and that all outstanding items are identified, documented, and closed out before system energisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform system walkdowns of electrical installations including switchgear, MCCs, transformers, cable trays and ladders, power and control cabling, instrumentation wiring, lighting and small power systems.
- Verify installations against approved drawings, specifications, method statements and Inspection Test Plans (ITPs).
- Identify deficiencies and generate punch list / snag list items.
- Classify punch items by priority and track closure with construction contractors.
- Ensure documentation is complete including inspection test records, cable test certificates, continuity and insulation resistance tests, earthing results and as-built drawings.
- Support Mechanical Completion (MC) and Ready For Commissioning (RFC) milestones.
- Prepare system turnover packages and verify completion of check sheets and inspection records.
- Ensure compliance with IEC / BS / IEEE standards, project quality plans and local regulations.
- Coordinate with construction supervisors, commissioning engineers, QA inspectors and client representatives.
- Raise Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) where required and support resolution of quality issues.
Typical Systems Inspected
- LV / MV switchgear
- Distribution boards
- Transformers
- UPS systems
- Emergency power systems
- Cable trays and containment
- Fire alarm wiring
- BMS cabling
- Instrument loops
- Lighting systems
- Earthing and bonding
Required Qualifications
- Third level qualification in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
- OR Trade qualification with extensive QA/QC experience may also be considered
Experience
- 5 years experience in electrical construction or commissioning
- Experience on large industrial projects such as data centres, pharmaceutical plants, power plants, oil & gas facilities or semiconductor plants
- Familiarity with mechanical completion and system turnover processes
Technical Skills
- Ability to read electrical schematics and single line diagrams
- Understanding of cable schedules and installation drawings
- Knowledge of Inspection Test Plans (ITPs) and QA documentation
- Awareness of electrical testing procedures (IR, continuity, loop testing)
- Familiarity with QA systems such as Procore, Aconex, BIM360 or similar
Soft Skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Methodical inspection approach
- Clear technical reporting
- Ability to work under construction deadlines
- Effective coordination with multidisciplinary teams
Typical Deliverables
- Walkdown reports
- Punch / snag lists
- Quality inspection reports
- Mechanical completion documentation
- System turnover packages
- Snag tracking reports
Our client is a leading Electrical Contractor working on a large Biotech site in Dun Laoghaire.
This is a Contract role for 6+ months with further work in the Dublin area.
Send your CV into Michael at BSS michael@buildstaff.ie and contact 086 210 7555 if you require any further information on this position.
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