Senior QA/QC Engineer - MEP

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior QC – Site QA/QC Support (MEP – Construction) to join our team! The Senior QC – Site QA/QC Support (MEP – Construction) represents PIF-backed national master developer in providing senior-level, site-based MEP quality control oversight across assigned construction zones or packages.

The role is responsible for verifying that all MEP installations are executed in full compliance with:

• IFC drawings and approved shop drawings

• Project technical specifications

• Contractual requirements

• Saudi Building Code and authority standards

The position provides hands-on MEP inspection leadership, supports package-level QA/QC governance, and ensures contractor compliance through structured site surveillance, system verification, defect prevention, and documented inspection control.

This role is execution-focused and site-intensive, with strong emphasis on mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and life safety system quality.

What You'll Be Doing:

Site-Based Civil Quality Control - Conduct and lead inspection of:

Mechanical Systems

• HVAC ductwork installation

• Chilled water piping systems

• VRF / DX systems

• Pump rooms

• Plant installations

• Insulation and cladding works

Electrical Systems

• Cable tray and containment installation

• Cable pulling and termination

• Panel board installations and earthing and bonding systems

• Lighting and small power installations

Plumbing & Firefighting Systems

• Water supply and drainage systems

• Pressure testing of piping

• Firefighting piping and sprinklers

• Pump sets and valve installations

Life Safety & ELV Systems

• Fire alarm installations and l

• Low current systems

• BMS interfaces

and ensure:

• Compliance with approved MEP shop drawings

• Proper inspection sequencing

• Material approval validation

• Closure of hold and witness points

• Traceability of equipment and materials

QA/QC Site Support (MEP Focus)

• Support implementation of approved ITPs for MEP works.

• Review MEP method statements prior to execution.

• Verify contractor MEP inspection records.

• Witness pressure tests, flushing, megger testing, continuity testing, and other system tests.

• Validate third-party testing and certification compliance.

• Ensure calibration validity of MEP testing instruments.

• Support technical clarification of specification requirements.

Contractor Compliance Monitoring

• Conduct routine surveillance inspections across MEP works.

• Identify installation deficiencies and coordination clashes.

• Assess adequacy of contractor MEP QC personnel.

• Enforce compliance with approved inspection sequences.

• Escalate repeated non-compliance or testing failures to Project Quality Manager.

NCR & Defect Management (MEP)

• Raise NCRs for MEP non-conformances.

• Review contractor root cause analyses and corrective action plans.

• Conduct re-inspections prior to NCR closure.

• Monitor recurring MEP defect trends (e.g., leakage, improper termination, insulation gaps, system imbalance).

• Support MEP snagging and defect clearance prior to handover.

Pre-Commissioning & Handover Support

• Witness pre-commissioning activities.

• Verify system readiness prior to energization.

• Review testing & commissioning documentation.

• Participate in authority inspection preparation.

• Validate MEP as-built documentation completeness.

• Ensure proper EDMS uploading (e.g., Aconex) for traceability.

Risk Identification & Prevention

• Identify high-risk MEP installation activities prior to execution.

• Flag coordination issues between civil, architectural, and MEP trades.

• Recommend preventive inspection strategies.

• Support early warning reporting of quality risks.

• Promote defect prevention mindset across contractor teams.

Training, Knowledge & Awareness

At Senior QC (MEP) level, training remains practical and system-focused:

• Conduct toolbox talks on common MEP installation failures.

• Share lessons learned related to testing and commissioning issues.

• Mentor junior MEP inspectors.

• Provide feedback to contractor MEP teams on recurring non-conformances.

• Support awareness sessions on specification interpretation and testing standards.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.

• 12–15 years of MEP construction QA/QC experience.

• Strong site-based MEP inspection background.

• Experience in large-scale residential or mixed-use master developments.

• Developer-side or PMC experience preferred.

• ISO 9001 Internal Auditor certification desirable.

• Strong technical knowledge of MEP construction methodologies.

• Deep understanding of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and life safety systems.

• Practical experience with MEP Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs).

• Strong shop drawing and specification interpretation capability.

• Experience witnessing pressure testing, electrical testing, and commissioning processes.

• Ability to identify MEP coordination conflicts.

• Strong documentation and reporting discipline.

• Assertive enforcement approach while maintaining professional engagement.

• Experience with EDMS platforms (e.g., Aconex) preferred.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• MEP systems inspection authority

• Testing & commissioning readiness verification

• Installation compliance enforcement

• Contractor coordination monitoring

• Workmanship defect identification

• Structured reporting discipline

• Field-based decision-making

Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

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