QAQC Field Technician III - Indianapolis IN

DLB Associates is a premier engineering and consulting firm specializing in innovative, mission-critical solutions across hyperscale data centers, advanced infrastructure, and high-performance building systems. With over four decades of expertise, we partner with some of the world’s most influential companies to design and optimize environments that demand precision, scalability, and resilience.

About the role

The QA/QC Field Technician III ensures all systems are installed to the project requirements in accordance with the Project Documents, Basis of Design (BOD), the Commissioning Plan of Record, and the Quality Control Plan. This person will collaborate with design engineers, construction contractors, equipment vendors, and client staff to validate newly installed electrical and mechanical systems, including those in mission-critical facilities. Responsibilities include monitoring daily construction activities and providing timely status reports on project scheduling, change order management, contractor conformance to the Quality Control Plan, and submittal/RFI responses.

The QA/QC Field Technician III will receive general instructions on routine work and detailed instructions on new projects or assignments. May work independently, consistently exercising discretion and independent judgment on individual work, or may work under immediate supervision. May serve as lead on routine projects of limited scope.

Responsibilities

• Assist in Performing On-site Inspection, Validation, and Verification of Electrical and Mechanical Equipment (65%)
  • Monitor daily MEP contractor activities.
  • Conduct inspections throughout project stages, including offsite fabrication, construction, and punch list phases.
  • Collaborate with design professionals, clients, trade contractors, and craftsmen to address coordination issues and installation challenges.
  • Attend and contribute to QA/QC and construction team meetings.
  • Inspect Owner Furnished Equipment, both offsite and onsite.
  • Evaluate subcontractors' capabilities in meeting quality requirements.
  • Ensure all trade contractors are following their approved QA/QC Plans.
  • Ensure all trade contractors are installing work in accordance with project documents, applicable codes, standards, and best work practices.
  • Ensure compliance with safety policies and procedures.
  • Confirm site adherence to HSE requirements and that LOTO procedures are properly utilized during project activities.
• Assist in Developing Testing Plans and Procedures (15%)
  • Monitor scheduling of commissioning plans.
  • Prepare pre-functional checklists.
  • Capture quality data from systems to either confirm compliance with established standards or identify deviations and create a plan of action.
• Assist in Reviewing Construction Related Design Documents, Drawings, and Specifications (15%)
  • Review shop drawings and submittals.
  • Verify contractor quality requirements are specified to vendors and contractor documentation submittals.
  • Identify project milestones and adherence to equipment startups.
  • Assist Project QA/QC Manager to manage a field document control system for construction drawings, specifications, test and inspection reports, vendor data, and as-built drawings.
• Reporting (5%)
  • Monitor project progress and report status regularly to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Maintain accurate documentation of inspections, test reports, checklists, and other quality records, ensuring that contract obligations for testing and record keeping are adhered to.
  • Facilitate root cause analysis for site-level non-conformance reports and drive continuous improvement and best practices.
  • Monitor the disposition of all issued non-conformance reports.
  • Prepare reports and generate metrics as necessary to understand and communicate site compliance of the quality program.
  • Monitor the progress and effectiveness of the project quality management system. Recommend and implement improvements as approved.
  • Ensure proper turnover of complete quality control; ensure that turnover documentation is maintained, organized, and turned over on schedule.
  • Manage personal hours using company tools.
  • Complete assigned tasks and deliverables on time and on budget.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and controls system principles.
• Skilled at using MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams), along with exceptional organizational skills for file management.
• Skilled in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
• Ability to leverage AI and emerging technologies to streamline workflows, optimize operational processes, and contribute to company-wide innovation.
• Ability to work successfully in a remote environment through effective communication and organizational skills, self-motivation, proactiveness, and resourcefulness in a distraction-free workspace.
• Ability to follow company and site safety requirements.
• Ability to analyze and prepare documents, reports, and correspondence.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form (technical and non-technical information).
• Ability to communicate effectively directly with clients and at times serve as the primary point of client contact.
• Ability to work successfully as a member of a team and independently with moderate supervision.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet close deadlines.
• Ability to achieve certification for NFPA70E and/or OSHA training as/if required.
• Organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Physical Demands

The following physical demands must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequently manipulating, moving, or grasping small parts, devices, or tools.
• Frequently required to remain in a stationary position.
• Frequently moving through office, critical facility, and other environments (such as low temperatures, high temperatures, and outdoor elements including precipitation and wind), including tight and confined spaces.
• Frequently descending/ascending stairs and ladders to access equipment.
• On occasion, the employee may be required to position self under or over equipment.
• On occasion, the employee may move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

Travel

• Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to rent vehicles.
• Up to 75% travel, which may include travel to any or all 50 US states.
• Must be located near a major airport.
• Effective May 7, 2025, a valid REAL ID (or an acceptable alternative, such as a passport) is required for domestic air travel associated with this position.
• Travel may involve transportation by car or plane depending on the destination and nature of the business need.
• Travel is defined as physically leaving home on behalf of business activities including but not limited to client sites, meetings with other employees, meetings for business development purposes, running errands on behalf of the business, attending industry conferences, etc.
• Potential for international assignments.
• Potential relocation opportunities may exist per project needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction, or related discipline.
• OR two years’ experience with installation, hands-on testing, validation, and troubleshooting of mechanical, controls, and/or electrical infrastructure.
• PLUS minimum three years’ additional experience with installation, hands-on testing, validation, and troubleshooting of mechanical, controls, and/or electrical infrastructure.

Benefits

• Choice of comprehensive medical plans (including two PPO-style plans and a HDHP with HSA option).
• Flex spending accounts (FSA).
• Dental and vision plans.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits extended to spouse/domestic partner and dependent children up to age 26.
• 401k with company match and self-directed brokerage account option.
• PTO including additional paid time off during the last week of the year.
• Company-paid life insurance coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Short- and long-term disability, AD&D coverage.
• Professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and professional licensing assistance.
• Paid parental leave after one year of employment.

CO, CA, IL, NY, WA, and Washington DC residents only: In accordance with state law, the range provided is DLB's reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may differ based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and location.