Mechanical Quality Control Engineer

Job Title : Mechanical Quality Control Engineer
Location: New Albany OH
Employee Status: Full Time

Job Overview

The Mechanical Quality Control Engineer is responsible for overseeing and executing quality assurance and quality control activities for all mechanical systems on a hyperscale data center construction project. This role ensures mechanical installations meet contract documents project specifications applicable codes and hyperscale owner standards with a strong emphasis on mission-critical reliability maintainability and commissioning readiness.

The Mechanical QC Engineer works closely with the QA/QC Manager Superintendents MEP teams commissioning agents subcontractors and client representatives to ensure first-time quality execution and a zero-defect turnover of mechanical systems.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

Mechanical Quality Leadership

• Serve as the primary field representative for mechanical quality on assigned scopes or areas.
• Promote and enforce a disciplined quality-focused culture across mechanical subcontractors.
• Support QA/QC Manager in implementing project-wide quality standards specific to mechanical systems.

Mechanical QA/QC Planning

• Support development and execution of the project-specific Quality Management Plan for mechanical scopes.
• Review mechanical drawings specifications submittals RFIs and method statements for compliance.
• Participate in constructability reviews coordination meetings and pre-installation planning.
• Ensure mechanical quality requirements align with owner standards and commissioning criteria.

Inspections & Field Execution

• Perform and document inspections for mechanical systems including but not limited to:
  • Chilled water condenser water and heating hot water systems
  • HVAC equipment (CRAHs CRACs AHUs exhaust systems)
  • Pumps piping valves supports insulation and vibration isolation
  • Mechanical equipment pads anchorage housekeeping and labeling
• Verify installations comply with approved submittals drawings manufacturer requirements and codes.
• Monitor installation methods and workmanship to prevent defects and rework.

Testing Commissioning & System Readiness

• Witness and document mechanical testing activities including pressure testing flushing cleaning and pre-functional checks.
• Coordinate with commissioning teams to support system readiness integrated systems testing (IST) and turnover.
• Ensure deficiencies are identified early and resolved prior to commissioning milestones.

Nonconformance & Corrective Action Management

• Identify document and track mechanical nonconformances (NCRs) through closure.
• Coordinate corrective actions with subcontractors and verify satisfactory resolution.
• Analyze trends in defects and recommend corrective or preventive measures.

Trade & Cross-Discipline Coordination

• Work closely with mechanical subcontractors to communicate quality expectations and resolve field issues.
• Coordinate with Electrical Fire Protection Structural and Architectural teams to ensure proper system interfaces.
• Collaborate with Safety Commissioning and VDC/BIM teams to support coordinated system delivery.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate mechanical quality records including:
  • Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs)
  • Inspection reports and test documentation
  • Deficiency logs and corrective action tracking
• Utilize project management platforms such as Procore BIM 360 and Bluebeam.
• Provide regular quality status updates to the QA/QC Manager and project leadership.

Project Closeout & Turnover

• Support preparation of mechanical closeout documentation including O&M manuals and test records.
• Verify mechanical systems meet quality and documentation requirements prior to owner turnover.
• Assist with final inspections and turnover readiness reviews.

Additional Responsibilities

• Perform other duties as assigned by the QA/QC Manager or Project Leadership.

Core Competencies & Behavioral Expectations

• Quality Mindset: Uncompromising focus on mechanical system quality and reliability.
• Communication: Clear direct communication with field teams subcontractors and leadership.
• Problem Solving: Proactively identifies and resolves quality and installation issues.
• Accountability: Takes ownership of assigned systems and quality outcomes.
• Organization: Manages multiple systems inspections and documentation requirements effectively.
• Professionalism: Represents the company and project standards with integrity.

Required & Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Construction Management or related field preferred.
• 5 7 years of experience in mechanical QA/QC field engineering or MEP construction.
• Experience on mission-critical or hyperscale data center projects strongly preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of mechanical codes and standards including ASHRAE NFPA IMC SMACNA and applicable local codes.
• Familiarity with hyperscale owner standards
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction management software (Procore BIM 360 Bluebeam).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Ability to work on-site in an active construction environment for extended periods.
• Frequent walking standing climbing stairs/ladders and field inspections.
• Occasional lifting of materials or equipment up to 20 pounds.
• Exposure to noise dust weather and typical jobsite conditions.
• Ability to review drawings schedules and digital documentation regularly