Project Cum QA/QC Welding Process Engineer

Api Energy FZC; Jeddah, Riyadh, Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Api Energy FZC seeks a Project Cum QA/QC Engineer to oversee engineering projects and lead QA/QC activities across fabrication, installation, inspection, testing, and commissioning. The role requires strong knowledge of MEP systems, welding, and documentation control.

You will coordinate with clients, consultants, and subcontractors, supervise site activities, and ensure compliance with international standards and project specs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in project engineering and QA/QC activities.
• Experience in fabrication, piping, pressure vessels, tanks, heat exchangers, HVAC, or industrial systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project engineering activities and review specifications, drawings and client requirements.
• Understand and manage process systems including mechanical piping, tanks, heat exchangers, HVAC, and utilities.
• Prepare project execution plans, schedules, manpower planning, and material tracking.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, suppliers and internal teams; monitor progress and budget.

Skills

Project coordination

QA/QC leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Reporting

Time management

Education

Bachelor's Degree / Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Project Cum QA QC Engineer to manage and supervise engineering projects along with quality assurance and quality control activities related to fabrication installation inspection testing and commissioning works The candidate shall possess strong technical knowledge in MEP systems i e HVAC Refrigeration Compressed Air Fuel Gas process understanding estimation BOQ preparation welding inspection project execution and documentation control The ideal candidate must have hands-on experience in project coordination QA QC procedures material inspection site supervision and engineering software such as Primavera and AutoCAD

Key Responsibilities

• Project Engineering Coordination
• Review project specifications drawings technical documents and client requirements
• Understand complete process systems including mechanical piping tanks vessels heat exchangers HVAC and utility systems
• Prepare project execution plans schedules manpower planning and material tracking
• Coordinate with clients consultants suppliers subcontractors and internal departments
• Monitor project progress and ensure completion within schedule and budget
• Attend project meetings and prepare technical reports and progress updates
• Ensure compliance with project specifications standards and applicable codes

Estimation BOQ Preparation

• Prepare detailed costing estimation and Bill of Quantities BOQ
• Analyze drawings and technical specifications for quantity take-off
• Prepare material requirement calculations and procurement support documents
• Evaluate subcontractor quotations and supplier offers
• Coordinate with procurement and planning teams for material and resource allocation

QA QC Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain QA QC procedures as per project requirements
• Prepare Inspection Test Plans ITP Method Statements Quality Plans and checklists
• Ensure all works comply with approved drawings specifications and international standards
• Conduct incoming material inspection and verification
• Monitor fabrication welding installation hydrotesting pressure testing and commissioning activities
• Coordinate with third-party inspectors and client representatives during inspectionsMaintain quality records inspection reports NCRs punch lists and closure documentation
• Ensure calibration status of inspection and testing equipment

Welding Fabrication Inspection

• Supervise fabrication and welding activities as per approved WPS PQR standards
• Verify welder qualifications and welding procedures
• Conduct visual inspections and coordinate NDT activities including PTMTRTUT
• Monitor fit-up alignment dimensional inspection and surface preparation
• Ensure compliance with ASME API ASTM AWS and other applicable standards

Installation Testing Commissioning

• Supervise equipment installation and site execution activities
• Coordinate pressure testing flushing balancing and commissioning activities
• Prepare commissioning checklists and testing reports
• Ensure all systems are functioning as per design and operational requirements
• Support handover documentation and final project close-out

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree / Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in project engineering and QA/QC activities
• Experience in fabrication, piping, pressure vessels, tanks, heat exchangers, HVAC, or industrial systems preferred
• Knowledge of international standards such as:ASMEAPIASTMAWSISONFPA (preferred)
• Strong understanding of fabrication, welding, installation, and commissioning processes
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and P&IDs
• Knowledge of material standards and inspection procedures
• Experience in project estimation and BOQ preparation
• Hands-on experience in:Primavera P6AutoCADMicrosoft OfficeERP systems (preferred)

Preferred Certifications

• CSWIP / AWS Welding Inspection Certification (preferred)
• ASNT Level II (preferred)
• ISO 9001 Internal Auditor Certification
• Primavera Certification (preferred)

Key Competencies

• Strong leadership and coordination skills
• Excellent technical and analytical abilities
• Good communication and reporting skills
• Problem-solving and decision-making capability
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Attention to detail and quality-oriented mindset

Additional Requirements

• Willingness to travel to project sites as required
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong understanding of health, safety, and environmental requirements.