Mechanical Field Engineer QA-QC
Memphis, TN - USA
Job Summary
Mechanical Field Engineer / QA-QC Mission Critical Construction
Location: Memphis TN 100% Onsite
Assignment: Initial 3-month project engagement with the potential for reassignment to additional projects upon completion.
Start: ASAP candidates must be able to mobilize to the site quickly
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Field Engineer / QA-QC professional to support construction of a large complex mission-critical facility. This position will serve as an onsite technical resource working closely with contractors and the engineering/design team to help maintain construction quality resolve field issues and keep the project moving efficiently.
This is a hands-on field position rather than a traditional desk-based design engineering role. The ideal candidate has significant experience with large chiller/refrigeration systems and hydronic piping distribution and is comfortable reviewing construction installations against drawings specifications and design intent.
Candidates may come from engineering construction management mechanical contracting commissioning superintendent QA/QC or owners representative backgrounds.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide onsite mechanical construction and QA/QC support.
- Review mechanical installations for compliance with drawings specifications and design intent.
- Identify installation deficiencies constructability concerns and field conditions requiring resolution.
- Work directly with contractors to evaluate and address field issues.
- Interpret mechanical construction drawings specifications P&IDs and related documentation.
- Support installation and verification of chillers pumps hydronic piping valves and associated mechanical systems.
- Assist with pressure testing flushing TAB startup commissioning and system turnover activities.
- Document field observations quality concerns and corrective actions.
- Resolve appropriate field issues independently and promptly escalate design-related matters to the Engineer of Record/design team.
- Coordinate with other disciplines to address MEP installation and interface issues.
Requirements:
Qualifications
- 5 years of relevant mechanical construction engineering commissioning or QA/QC experience.
- Significant experience with large refrigeration/chiller systems and hydronic piping distribution required.
- Strong understanding of chilled-water plants chillers pumps valves large-bore piping and mechanical equipment installation.
- Experience reviewing mechanical drawings P&IDs specifications and construction documentation.
- Strong field construction and contractor coordination experience.
- Demonstrated ability to identify QA/QC issues and evaluate installations against project requirements.
- Ability to work independently and make sound field decisions within assigned authority.
- Strong communication documentation and problem-solving skills.
- Data center or power-generation experience strongly preferred; other large complex infrastructure experience will be considered.
- Engineering degree preferred but not required with significant relevant field experience.