Senior Mechanical QA/QC Lead – Mission-Critical & Hyperscale

Affiliated Engineers, Inc.; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Affiliated Engineers, Inc. invites qualified professionals to join our Chicago office as a Senior Mechanical QA/QC Agent. The role focuses on resolving quality control challenges and delivering QC plans aligned with project requirements, design documents, and field data.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in mechanical service or testing, 5+ years in mission critical environments, and 2+ years in hyperscale spaces. Strong knowledge of building systems, codes, and testing tools is essential.

Qualifications

• Technical or associate degree in HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, engineering, or construction management.
• Ten years of experience in mechanical service or mechanical equipment testing.
• Five years in mission critical and two years in hyperscale space.
• Functional knowledge of building systems across disciplines (HVAC, fire protection, technology, I&C).
• Expertise in critical systems (building monitoring systems, chillers, cooling towers, CRAC units, RTUs, pumps, fans).
• Knowledge of commissioning processes and delivery of equipment.
• Knowledge of construction processes and project delivery models.
• Extensive knowledge of electrical codes, standards, and shop drawings; ability to interpret them.
• Proficiency with test and measurement equipment and related technologies.
• Valid driver’s license and state-required vehicle insurance.

Responsibilities

• Perform periodic site walks to ensure adherence to procedures and best practices, including inspections with general contractors and site superintendents.
• Deliver a daily report detailing completed tasks and inspections, with issues supported by codes or standards.
• Collaborate in a team environment, mentoring others, delegating work, and providing constructive feedback.
• Onsite expected 100% within the region; travel up to 75% when required off-region; balance between onsite and work-from-home duties.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Mechanical testing

Mission critical experience

Hyperscale space experience

Building systems knowledge

Electrical codes knowledge

Test and measurement equipment

Procore/CxAlloy/BIM360 experience

Education

Technical or associate degree in HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, engineering, or construction management

Tools

Procore

CxAlloy

BIM360

Job description

Affiliated Engineers, Inc. invites qualified professionals to join our Chicago office as a Senior Mechanical QA/QC Agent. The role focuses on resolving quality control challenges and delivering QC plans aligned with project requirements, design documents, and field data.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in mechanical service or testing, 5+ years in mission critical environments, and 2+ years in hyperscale spaces. Strong knowledge of building systems, codes, and testing tools is essential.