Building & Code Compliance Inspector

ECS Group of Companies; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Group of Companies in Texas seeks qualified professionals to perform third party electrical, mechanical, architectural, structural, plumbing, and fire safety inspections, as well as foundations and framing assessments.

Candidates must have 2 years of code compliance inspection experience and hold NCP CCI commercial certifications in mechanical, electrical and plumbing; a valid driver's license is required, with additional state certifications potentially required.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform third party inspections across multiple disciplines.
• Strong knowledge of state and local building codes and regulations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for reports and client interactions.

Responsibilities

• Perform third party electrical, mechanical, architectural, structural, plumbing, and fire safety building inspections.
• Inspect foundations, concrete slabs, framing, roofing and related construction activity.
• Review design plans and advise if revisions are needed; coordinate with contractors, engineers and architects.
• Prepare daily time and inspection/field reports per ECS policy and guidelines.
• Market ECS services and participate in business development and marketing related to inspections.
• Follow ECS safety procedures and policies.

Skills

Inspection proficiency

Code compliance knowledge

Report writing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

• Perform third party electrical, mechanical, architectural, structural, plumbing, and fire safety building inspections
• Perform inspections of foundations, concrete slabs, framing, roofing and related construction activity
• Perform plan reviews and determine if the permitted design plans may require revisions and make recommendations to the contractors, engineers and/or architect
• Prepare and submit daily time and Inspection/Field Reports in accordance with ECS Policy
• Market our services by maintaining and developing client interactions and participating in business development and marketing functions related to construction inspections
• Follow ECS safety procedures and policies
• High school diploma or GED required
• 2 years of experience in code compliance inspection of mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems
• NCP CCI commercial certification in mechanical, electrical and plumbing required
• Certifications are required for all types of testing performed.
• Additional licenses or certifications may be required depending on the state in which you work.
• Extensive knowledge of state and local building code regulations, policies, and procedures
• If driving for, or on behalf of, any ECS subsidiary, a valid driver's license is required.
  

• Perform third party electrical, mechanical, architectural, structural, plumbing, and fire safety building inspections
• Perform inspections of foundations, concrete slabs, framing, roofing and related construction activity
• Perform plan reviews and determine if the permitted design plans may require revisions and make recommendations to the contractors, engineers and/or architect
• Prepare and submit daily time and Inspection/Field Reports in accordance with ECS Policy
• Market our services by maintaining and developing client interactions and participating in business development and marketing functions related to construction inspections
• Follow ECS safety procedures and policies

• High school diploma or GED required
• 2 years of experience in code compliance inspection of mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems
• NCP CCI commercial certification in mechanical, electrical and plumbing required
• Certifications are required for all types of testing performed.
• Additional licenses or certifications may be required depending on the state in which you work.
• Extensive knowledge of state and local building code regulations, policies, and procedures
• If driving for, or on behalf of, any ECS subsidiary, a valid driver's license is required.
  

ECS Group of Companies (ECS) was founded in 1988 with the goal to raise the standards of professional engineering consulting. Today, we are a leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental and building science + infrastructure consulting services. We are employee-owned with more than 3,200 employees in 125 offices and testing facilities coast to coast. ECS is currently ranked #60 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2026), #144 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2026) and #38 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List (June 2026). For additional information about ECS, visit: www.ecslimited.com.

ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more, click here.