QC Mechanical Engineer

Design Hire LLC; North Carolina; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Design Hire is seeking a Quality Control Mechanical Engineer to join a project team delivering complex industrial and manufacturing facilities. This field-based role focuses on ensuring mechanical installations meet approved drawings, specs, and turnover requirements.

The successful candidate will perform field QC inspections on HVAC, piping, plumbing, instrumentation, and mechanical controls, review P&IDs and isometrics, and support NCR tracking and commissioning activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Construction Engineering (or related discipline) or equivalent field experience.
• 3–7 years of experience in mechanical construction, QA/QC, field engineering, commissioning, or related.
• Knowledge of mechanical codes and standards and inspection practices.
• Ability to interpret construction documentation and translate requirements into field inspections.
• Experience supporting commissioning and turnover on complex projects.
• Proficiency with MS Office and electronic document management systems.
• Strong documentation and coordination with PMs, superintendents, engineers, subcontractors, inspectors, and clients.
• Welding inspection credentials or PE/EIT status are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform field quality control inspections for HVAC, piping, plumbing, instrumentation, and mechanical controls.
• Review P&IDs, isometrics, equipment schedules, and documentation to establish inspection requirements for ITPS.
• Inspect piping fabrication activities including fit-up, welding, supports, valves, testing, flushing, cleaning, and NDE/NDT.
• Identify and track NCRs, corrective actions, and punch lists with subcontractors to maintain progress.
• Support pre-commissioning, commissioning, walkdowns, testing, startup, and turnover packages with complete quality records.

Skills

MS Office

QA/QC

Field inspection

Project coordination

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Construction Engineering

Equivalent field experience

Tools

Electronic construction/document management systems

Inspection tracking software

Job description

Columbus, United States | Posted on 08/11/2026

Our client is seeking a Quality Control Mechanical Engineer to join a high-performing project team delivering complex industrial and manufacturing construction projects. This field-based opportunity gives you a hands-on role in maintaining quality across mechanical installations while working alongside experienced project, engineering, construction, and commissioning professionals. The successful candidate will help ensure projects are built correctly the first time and are ready for safe, efficient turnover.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform field quality control inspections for HVAC systems, industrial/process piping, plumbing systems, instrumentation, and mechanical controls, verifying work aligns with approved mechanical drawings, construction specifications, and project requirements.
• Review P&IDs, piping isometrics, equipment schedules, and equipment documentation to establish inspection requirements and support Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), including hold point and witness point inspections.
• Inspect piping fabrication activities, including pipe fit-up, welding inspection, pipe supports, valves, equipment connections, pressure testing, piping flushing, piping cleaning, and NDE/NDT; coordinate third-party and client witness inspections as required.
• Identify and track Nonconformance Reports (NCRs), corrective actions, and punch list items, working with subcontractors and project personnel to resolve deficiencies and maintain construction progress.
• Support pre-commissioning, commissioning, system walkdowns, functional testing, startup activities, and mechanical turnover packages while maintaining complete inspection reports, test records, checklists, material documentation, and quality records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Engineering, or a related technical discipline preferred; equivalent field experience may be considered.
• 3–7 years of experience in mechanical construction, QA/QC, field engineering, commissioning, or a related discipline, preferably within industrial or manufacturing environments.
• Working knowledge of mechanical codes and standards and established mechanical inspection practices.
• Ability to interpret construction documentation and translate technical requirements into practical field inspection activities.
• Experience supporting commissioning requirements and project turnover requirements on complex construction projects.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic construction/document management systems.
• Strong technical documentation and coordination abilities with project managers, superintendents, engineers, subcontractors, inspectors, and client representatives.
• Welding inspection credentials, EIT certification, PE-track engineering status, or other applicable industry certifications are a plus.

Design Hire is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affinitiative employer. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Employment Eligibility

If hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.