Construction Quality Engineer - Mechanical

DNV•IN, IN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Construction Quality Engineer – Mechanical provides daily, field-based quality oversight of mechanical and civil construction execution, quality documentation, and turnover readiness for refinery projects. The role supports construction performed during turnaround (TAR) windows and during normal operations, within a shared Projects and TAR quality resource model. It verifies that work complies with Issued for Construction drawings, project specifications, approved work practices, and applicable codes, and that completed work is suitable for Mechanical Completion, System Handover, commissioning, and startup. The role covers piping systems, fixed and rotating equipment, tanks, structural steel, foundations, concrete, and packaged equipment with integrated mechanical components. It works closely with Construction, Contractor QC, Commissioning, Operations, and Discipline Engineers. It may also support one-off supplier inspections, such as Factory Acceptance Tests, final inspections, or equipment verification, under defined scope and direction. The position is located in the Indiana/Greater Chicago area, has a stated duration of three years with potential for extension, and is contingent upon contract award.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
Minimum 5 years of experience in mechanical and/or civil construction quality, inspection, or supervision roles within refining, oil and gas, petrochemical, or heavy industrial environments.
Demonstrated experience performing daily field walkdowns and workface quality verification of mechanical and civil construction activities.
Experience supporting mechanical and civil construction scope in refining or heavy industrial environments.
Experience witnessing and verifying inspection and testing activities required to support Mechanical Completion.
Experience supporting Quality Control Package development and Acceptance of Work processes.
Working knowledge of applicable mechanical, civil, and structural codes and standards.
Ability to read, interpret, and apply drawings, specifications, Job Notes, work packages, and P&IDs.
Ability to work effectively in active construction and TAR execution environments.
Strong communication skills and ability to work directly with Construction, Commissioning, Operations, and Contractor teams.
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required for project execution or supplier inspection support.
Ability to work day or night shifts as required by project and TAR execution needs.
Ability to work at heights and in industrial field environments.
TWIC card required for site access.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or technical training in Mechanical, Civil, Construction, or a related discipline.
Formal training in quality control, inspection, or construction verification.
ASQ certifications such as CQE, CQI, or CQA.
API 510, API 570, or API 653 certification.
API SIFE or SIRE certification.
API 577 Welding Inspection certification.
AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) or equivalent.
ACCP/ASNT TC-1A NDE certification, Level I or II, in VT, UT, RT, MT, or PT.
Coating Inspection certification such as NACE/AMPP CIP Level 1 or 2.

Responsibilities

Maintain daily field presence and walk down active mechanical and civil work fronts to verify installation quality, readiness for testing, and compliance with drawings, work practices, and Inspection and Test Plan requirements.
Coordinate with Construction supervision and Contractor QC to address emerging quality issues and support turnover readiness.
Review Engineering Work Packages, Job Notes, Construction Work Packages, and Installation Work Packages to ensure quality requirements, inspection points, and acceptance criteria are defined before execution.
Participate in Issued for Review evaluations of Job Notes, IWPs, and related documents, providing quality input on constructability, inspections, testing, and turnover readiness.
Verify work complies with approved Job Notes, CWPs, IWPs, supporting drawings, scope boundaries, prerequisites, and communicated hold and witness points.
Provide field quality oversight of mechanical work, including piping fabrication and installation, welding, fit-up, supports, fixed and rotating equipment, valves, tanks, exchangers, and packaged systems.
Provide field quality oversight of civil and structural work, including foundations, concrete, embeds, anchor bolts, structural steel, supports, and load-bearing civil structures.
Verify workmanship, installation practices, alignment, cleanliness, bolt-up, supports, formwork, concrete placement and curing, and conformance with project requirements.
Verify compliance with applicable mechanical, civil, and structural codes, standards, and specifications; perform quality reviews associated with NDE release and Hydro Release.
Witness and verify mechanical and civil inspection and testing activities required by approved Job Notes, work packages, and Inspection and Test Plans.
Verify that inspection and testing are completed progressively and are technically adequate to support Mechanical Completion.
Confirm mechanical and civil scope readiness for Mechanical Completion based on completed work, verified testing, and resolution of quality issues.
Work with Contractor QC to ensure Quality Control Packages accurately document completed scope and are assembled progressively according to site requirements.
Ensure required inspection, testing, and construction documentation is complete, accurate, and traceable to applicable Job Notes and work packages.
Initiate mechanical and civil construction NCRs in ESQ2 and verify that issues are dispositioned, corrected, and closed.
Support Acceptance of Work by confirming Mechanical Completion readiness and appropriate documentation closeout.
Participate in walkdowns for Mechanical Completion and System Handover readiness, and verify punch list items are clearly defined, corrected, and closed.
Support commissioning readiness by verifying construction scope, testing, and documentation are complete before turnover or startup.
Support commissioning activities dependent on construction completion, including equipment readiness, cleanliness verification, and system alignment.
Support PSSR readiness for mechanical and civil scopes by verifying completion, testing, Quality Control Package closeout, and resolution of punch list items and NCRs before system handover.
Perform applicable Self-Verification and Oversight activities, conduct Leadership in the Field engagements, and perform Right First Time observations to identify and correct quality issues early.
Interface with Construction, Contractor QC, Commissioning, and Operations teams to coordinate mechanical and civil quality activities.
Support assigned one-off supplier inspection activities, such as Factory Acceptance Tests or final inspections.
Travel domestically and internationally as required for project execution or supplier inspection support, and work day or night shifts as required by project and TAR needs.