MEP Construction Engineer

VALIDATION ASSOCIATES LLC•Chicago, IL

About The Position

The MEP Construction Engineer's objective is to ensure that all installations and functional implementations meet the intended design, performance expectations, and regulatory standards by systematically reviewing, verifying, and documenting compliance. This role involves detailed inspection and review of electrical and mechanical systems within a pharmaceutical construction project.

Requirements

5-10 years' directly relevant experience
Pharma industry experience
Experience with Capital Project planning & delivery greenfield sites

Responsibilities

Inspect all electrical equipment installations and wiring methods to validate compliance with the approved designs, URS requirements, vendor specifications and local Code regulations
Review instrument calibration certificates and loop testing documentation.
Review instrument air systems, tubing runs, and junction box installations.
Assess design documents, technical drawings, layout plans, and equipment documentation for alignment with URS and delivery specifications.
Review electrical equipment grounding, bonding, and safety disconnect systems for compliance with the approved drawings.
Review motor control centers, variable frequency drives, and power distribution components.
Document electrical construction progress and all quality field observations.
Document any deviations or non-conformities with clear evidence.
Inspect emergency power systems including generators and uninterrupted power supplies.
Review electrical documentation to confirm process and product compliance.
Inspect damaged materials.
Review electrical as-built documentation
Schedule on-site inspections as applicable.
Witness electrical testing (e.g., FAT, SAT, mock-ups) and report findings.
Review & inspect all mechanical components to confirm compliance with the approved designs, URS requirements, vendor specifications and local Code regulations.
Review special need items.
Document mechanical construction progress and all quality field observations.
Inspect damaged materials.
Schedule on-site inspections as applicable.
Review mechanical documentation to confirm process and product compliance.
Witness mechanical testing (e.g., FAT, SAT, mock-ups) and report findings.
Review mechanical as-built documentation.
Attend project meetings as required.
Collaborate with engineering, quality assurance, construction partners, and suppliers to clarify requirements and resolve issues efficiently.
Update earned credit report and forward to project stakeholder(s) at a regular interval.
Provide timely feedback on inspection findings to ensure corrective actions are initiated and completed.