QA​/QC Engineer, Mechanical Systems

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.

ARCO/Murray is seeking a QA/QC Engineer to support the testing, startup, setup, and troubleshooting of mechanical systems across design/build projects. This role is ideal for someone with 2–5 years of relevant experience who wants to grow their technical expertise in field execution, commissioning support, mechanical operations, and system performance verification. The Jr. Mechanical Systems Specialist will work closely with project teams, vendors, subcontractors, controls contractors, and senior technical staff to help deliver safe, functional, and reliable mechanical systems.

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 Project Manager role is between $ and $. 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.

• 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

• 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,…