QA/QC Engineer, Mechanical Systems

ARCO Design/Build; Downers Grove (IL); In loco; USD 75.000 - 95.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Industry-leading bonus program

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401k (Traditional and Roth)

Relocation assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship for associates’ children

Sabbatical after five years

Volunteer leave

Charitable matching

Descrizione del lavoro

ARCO Design/Build is seeking a QA/QC Engineer to support startup, testing, and commissioning of mechanical systems across diverse projects. You will verify installations, assist with readiness reviews, and work closely with BAS/controls teams to ensure performance aligns with design intent.

The role requires 2–5 years of mechanical systems experience, knowledge of HVAC and related equipment, and the ability to read drawings and sequences.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 2–5 years of experience in mechanical systems operations, startup, commissioning support, service, troubleshooting or building operations.
• Basic to intermediate knowledge of HVAC and mechanical building systems (chilled water, pumps, AHUs, CRAHs).
• Ability to read/interpret mechanical drawings and sequences of operation; strong teamwork.

Mansioni

• Support startup, setup, testing, and troubleshooting of mechanical systems.
• Assist with pre-startup readiness reviews verifying equipment installation and controls integration.
• Coordinate with BAS/controls teams to verify point functionality and sequences.
• Document deficiencies, testing observations, and corrective actions clearly and accurately.
• Support commissioning meetings, startup planning, and system turnover activities.
• Promote safe work practices and compliance with project safety requirements.

Conoscenze

Mechanical aptitude

Strong communication

Problem-solving

Travel readiness

Microsoft Office proficiency

Reading drawings

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field

Strumenti

Procore

CxAlloy

Facility Grid

Descrizione del lavoro

About You:

Are you passionate about quality and precision in construction projects? Do you thrive on ensuring compliance with rigorous standards while managing timelines and budgets? If the answer is, “Yes!” then we have an opportunity that will impress you. Who are we? We are ARCO, a Family of Construction Companies.

A Day in the Life:

• Support startup, setup, testing, and troubleshooting of mechanical systems and associated controls
• Assist with pre-startup readiness reviews to verify equipment installation, piping completion, controls integration, labeling, and general system readiness
• Participate in vendor startup activities for chillers, pumps, cooling towers, air handling units, CRAHs, CRACs, hydronic systems, and related mechanical equipment
• Help execute pre-functional checklists, startup forms, and functional test procedures for mechanical systems
• Verify mechanical equipment and systems are operating in accordance with design intent, project specifications, and sequences of operation
• Assist in troubleshooting mechanical and controls-related field issues and support resolution with subcontractors, vendors, engineers, and project teams
• Observe and document system performance including temperatures, pressures, flows, alarms, safeties, and equipment staging during testing
• Support TAB coordination and help verify systems are properly set up for balancing and performance validation
• Coordinate with BAS and controls teams to verify point functionality, alarm status, communication, and sequence execution
• Document deficiencies, testing observations, and corrective actions clearly and accurately
• Support commissioning meetings, startup planning efforts, and system turnover activities
• Communicate field findings to project managers, superintendents, engineers, and senior commissioning or QA/QC staff
• Help maintain organized project documentation related to mechanical startup, testing, issue logs, and closeout
• Promote safe work practices and support compliance with project safety requirements

Necessary Qualifications:

• Ability to travel to project sites as needed
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, mechanical engineering tech., Construction Engineering, or related technical field preferred; equivalent technical education or relevant field experience will also be considered
• 2–5 years of experience in mechanical systems operations, startup, commissioning support, service, troubleshooting, construction, or building operations
• Basic to intermediate knowledge of HVAC and mechanical building systems, including chilled water, condenser water, pumping, air distribution, and heat rejection systems
• Familiarity with mechanical equipment such as chillers, pumps, cooling towers, AHUs, CRAHs, CRACs, VFDs, valves, and associated instrumentation
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, equipment submittals, and sequences of operation
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills with a desire to grow technical troubleshooting capabilities
• Comfortable spending time on active construction jobsites
• Familiar with construction practices and principles
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with internal teams, subcontractors, vendors, and clients
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with construction or commissioning software such as Procore, CxAlloy, Facility Grid, or similar platforms is a plus
• Experience in mission critical, industrial, healthcare, manufacturing, or other complex technical environments is a plus
• Relevant certifications or training related to commissioning, HVAC systems, controls, or mechanical operations are a plus

What We Can Offer You:

We are dedicated to the well-being of our associates and are proud to be consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work. Our compensation and benefits package not only supports our associates and their families but benefits local communities and communities around the world.

• Industry-leading performance-based bonus program
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Traditional and Roth 401k
• Company supported relocation
• Tuition reimbursement for associates
• Scholarship for associates’ children up to $28,000 per child
• 1-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel
• 1-week paid volunteer leave each year
• 100% charitable match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Paid parental leave

Typical base compensation for the QA/QC Engineer role is between $75,000.00 and $95,000.00. Candidates with extensive experience may exceed this range. In addition to base salary, the role is eligible to receive discretionary bonus compensation based on individual and company performance.

At ARCO, our first core value is to treat people fairly and do the right thing. We are committed to building and sustaining a culture that supports diversity and inclusion. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

From recruiting, training, and hiring practices to selecting our subcontractors, we understand that diversity of all those involved in the construction process enhances our ability to deliver the best solutions to our customers. We hire the best and the brightest from across the country – constructing a team of experts in architecture, design, engineering, project management, and business services.

MAKE YOUR MOVE

We are proud to be one of the fastest-growing, privately-owned companies in America, celebrating over 30 years of experience as design-build experts. We have completed over 7,500 design-build projects nationwide. We ranked #9 on ENR’s Design-Build Firms list and #34 on ENR’s Top 400 Contractors list of 2026. Most importantly, our clients like us, trust us, and want to do business with us. We are looking for people with the same enthusiasm, passion, and respect for the hard work that brought us to where we are today. Are you a person who can make a difference at ARCO? If the answer is “Yes!” we look forward to meeting you.

ARCO does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies without pre-approval from ARCO’s Human Resources team. Pre-approval is required before any external candidate can be submitted. ARCO will not be responsible for fees related to unsolicited resumes and for candidates who are sent directly to our hiring managers. Agencies must have a fully executed vendor agreement in place as well as written approval to submit candidates from an ARCO TA Manager for a specific position before submitting candidates.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

EOE, including disability/vets