Construction Quality Engineer - Mechanical
DNV Group
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Job summary
DNV Group is seeking a Construction Quality Engineer – Mechanical to provide daily field oversight of mechanical and civil construction activities on refinery projects in the Indiana/Greater Chicago area.
You will verify workmanship, coordinate with Construction, Contractor QC, Commissioning and Operations, and ensure turnover readiness from Mechanical Completion to system handover. Travel and TAR environment experience preferred.
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years experience in mechanical and/or civil construction quality roles.
- Experience performing daily field walkdowns and quality verification.
- Ability to read and apply Job Notes, CWPs, IWPs, and drawings.
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
- Strong collaboration with Construction, Commissioning, Operations teams.
Responsibilities
- Provide field quality oversight for mechanical and civil construction activities.
- Verify workmanship, alignment, and conformance with project requirements.
- Witness and verify inspection and testing per approved ITPs.
- Manage NCRs and ensure closeout of QC documentation.
- Support turnover readiness and Mechanical Completion activities.
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The Construction Quality Engineer – Mechanical provides daily, field‑based quality oversight of mechanical and civil construction execution, quality documentation, and turnover readiness in support of Refinery projects. This role supports construction activities executed as part of project work, including work performed during TAR windows and work executed outside of TARs during normal operations. The position operates within a shared Projects and TAR quality resource model to support package completion, compliance, and readiness across all phases of work.
The role verifies that mechanical and civil construction activities are executed in accordance with Issued for Construction drawings, project specifications, approved work practices, and applicable codes, and that completed work is suitable for Mechanical Completion, System Handover, and safe commissioning and startup. The role interfaces closely with Construction, Contractor QC, Commissioning, Operations, and Discipline Engineers to ensure quality requirements are embedded at the workface and verified prior to turnover milestones.
Scope includes mechanical and civil construction activities associated with piping systems, fixed and rotating equipment, tanks, structural steel, foundations, concrete, and packaged equipment with integrated mechanical components.
In addition to field execution responsibilities, the role may be assigned to support one‑off supplier inspection activities such as Factory Acceptance Tests, final inspections, or equipment verification activities, acting in an inspection support capacity under defined scope and direction.
- Maintain daily field presence and perform walkdowns of active mechanical and civil work fronts to verify installation quality, readiness for testing, and compliance with Issued for Construction drawings, approved work practices, and Inspection and Test Plan requirements
- Coordinate daily 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 associated with mechanical and civil scope to ensure quality requirements, inspection points, and acceptance criteria are clearly defined prior to execution
- Participate in Issued for Review evaluation of Job Notes and IWPs and related documents and provide quality input related to constructability, inspection requirements, testing expectations, and turnover readiness
- Verify work is executed in accordance with approved Job Notes, CWPs, IWPs, and supporting drawings, including confirmation that scope boundaries, prerequisites, and hold/witness points are clearly communicated to craft and Contractor QC
- Provide field quality oversight for mechanical construction activities including piping fabrication and installation, welding, fit‑up, supports, fixed equipment installation, rotating equipment installation, valves, tanks, exchangers, and packaged systems
- Provide field quality oversight for civil and structural activities including foundations, concrete placement, embeds, anchor bolts, equipment foundations, structural steel, supports, and load‑bearing civil structures
- Verify workmanship, installation practices, alignment, cleanliness, bolt‑up, supports, formwork, placement, curing, and overall conformance with project requirements
- Verify compliance with applicable mechanical, civil, and structural codes, standards, and specifications governing pressure systems, structural integrity, and concrete construction
- Perform quality reviews associated with NDE release and Hydro Release in accordance with project requirements
- Witness and verify mechanical and civil inspection and testing activities as required by approved Job Notes, work packages, and Inspection and Test Plans
- Verify inspection and testing activities are completed progressively with construction and are technically adequate to support Mechanical Completion
- Confirm mechanical and civil scope is ready for Mechanical Completion based on completed work, verified testing, and resolution of quality issues
- Work with Contractor QC to ensure Quality Control Packages accurately reflect completed mechanical and civil scope and are assembled progressively in accordance with site requirements
- Ensure required mechanical and civil inspection, testing, and construction documentation is complete, accurate, and traceable to the applicable Job Notes and work packages
- Initiate mechanical and civil construction NCRs in ESQ2 and verify issues are dispositioned, corrected, and closed
- Support Acceptance of Work by confirming mechanical completion readiness and appropriate documentation closeout
- Participate in walkdowns supporting Mechanical Completion and System Handover readiness
- Verify mechanical and civil punch list items are clearly defined, corrected, and closed in alignment with project turnover expectations
- Support commissioning readiness by verifying mechanical and civil construction scope, testing, and documentation are complete prior to turnover or startup activities
- Support commissioning activities dependent on mechanical and civil construction completion including equipment readiness, cleanliness verification, and system alignment
- Support Pre‑Startup Safety Review (PSSR) readiness for Mechanical and Civil scopes by verifying construction completion, required testing, Quality Control Package closeout, and resolution of mechanical and civil punch list and NCRs prior to system handover
- Perform Self‑Verification and Oversight activities applicable to mechanical and civil construction scope
- Conduct Leadership in the Field engagements to reinforce quality expectations and safe execution
- Perform Right First Time observations and support early identification and correction of mechanical and civil quality issues
- Interface with Construction, Contractor QC, Commissioning, and Operations teams to coordinate mechanical and civil quality activities
- Support one‑off supplier inspection activities such as Factory Acceptance Tests or final inspections as assigned
DNV is a proud equal-opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, or business need, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. DNV is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. US applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact the North America Recruitment Department (hrrecruitment.northamerica@dnv.com). Information received relating to accommodations will be addressed confidentially.
- High School Diploma required
- Associate degree or technical training in Mechanical, Civil, Construction, or related discipline preferred
- Formal training in quality control, inspection, or construction verification preferred
- Minimum 5 years 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 build 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
- ASQ Certifications such as CQE, CQI, CQA
- API 510, API 570, API 653
- API SIFE, SIRE
- API 577 Welding Inspection
- AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) or equivalent
- ACCP/ASNT TC-1A NDE certifications Level I or II (VT, UT, RT, MT, PT)
- Coating Inspection certification such as NACE/AMPP CIP Level 1 or 2
- Strong communication skills with 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
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