Quality Assurance Engineer / Manager - MEP Site

Larsen & Toubro Ltd; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Larsen & Toubro Ltd in Chennai seeks an experienced Engineer/Manager - Quality - MEP - Site to oversee quality checks, documentation, and site inspections for MEP systems. You will support engineers to ensure conformance with drawings, specs, and client requirements on project sites.

The role emphasizes electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and fire-fighting installations with rigorous reporting, lab coordination, and stage-wise testing on construction sites.

Qualifications

• Diploma/ITI with MEP or steel experience; site quality focus.
• Basic English; local language for site communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist QA/QC engineers in inspecting electrical conduit, cable tray, plumbing/piping, HVAC ductwork, and fire-fighting works to ensure conformance with drawings and quality standards.
• Inspect incoming MEP and steel materials (pipes, cables, motors, panels, valves, steel sections, fasteners) with proper storage, tagging, and certification.
• Coordinate with labs for NDT, pressure tests, megger tests, and functional checks of MEP systems.
• Document inspection observations and fill checklists under guidance for stage-wise work such as pipe leak testing and duct insulation.

Skills

QA/QC

MEP

Documentation

Inspection

Education

Diploma in Mechanical / Electrical / Civil Engineering

ITI with MEP or steel-related experience

Tools

NDT testing

Megger testing

Pressure testing

Job description

QA/QC - MEP - PAH Engineer- Quality – MEP – Site

SECTION I: BASIC INFORMATION

Job Function: QA / QC

Role: Engineer / Manager - Quality - MEP - Site

Job Family: Quality Assurance and Quality Control (Mechanical)

SECTION II: ROLE SUMMARY (Purpose of the Role)

The Engineer / Manager – Quality – MEP – Site is responsible for assisting in quality checks, documentation, and inspection-related tasks associated with MEP systems. This role supports engineers in ensuring conformance to drawings, specifications, and client requirements through routine inspection, reporting, and test coordination at the site.

SECTION III: KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Assist QA/QC engineers in conducting inspections for electrical conduit works, cable tray installation, plumbing and piping layouts, HVAC ductwork, and fire-fighting installations to ensure alignment with approved shop drawings and quality standards.
• Participate in inspection of incoming MEP and steel materials, such as pipes, cables, motors, panels, valves, steel sections, and fasteners, ensuring proper storage, tagging, and certification.
• Help coordinate with labs and third-party agencies for conducting NDT, pressure tests, megger tests, and functional performance checks of MEP systems.
• Document inspection observations and fill checklists, under the guidance of QA/QC engineers, for stage-wise work such as pipe leak testing, duct insulation.

SECTION IV: KEY INTERACTIONS

• Internal Stakeholders QA/QC Engineer – MEP & Steel: For structural alignment and reporting parameters.
• Site Execution Engineers – MEP, Civil, Structural: For standard ground checks, structural alignment, and testing verification.
• External Stakeholders Clients / Consultants during inspections: To coordinate ongoing site audits and handle milestone walk-throughs.
• Testing laboratories: To organize off-site testing protocols and material evaluation results.

SECTION V: KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

KNOWLEDGE

• Minimum Qualifications: Diploma in Mechanical / Electrical / Civil Engineering (ITI with MEP or steel-related experience may be considered for junior roles)
• Language Skills: Basic understanding of English (for documentation); Proficiency in Hindi or local language for site communication

EXPERIENCE

• Years of Experience: 10 to 20 years
• Nature of Experience: Experience in supporting MEP inspections, documentation, and field-level compliance activities at construction project sites.

SECTION VI: TECHNICAL & LEADERSHIP / BEHAVIORAL SKILLS REQUIRED TO EXECUTE THE ROLE

Technical Skills

• Basic knowledge of MEP system installations and checks

Leadership / Behavioral Skills

• Attention to detail and proactive reporting attitude
• Willingness to learn and adapt to multiple trades