Civil Inspector

Mistras Group Inc. - Services; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MISTRAS Group, Inc. is seeking a Civil Inspector to ensure civil, structural, and concrete construction activities meet project specs, codes, and safety standards on refinery and industrial sites.

The role involves inspecting foundations, structural systems, and infrastructure, documenting NDT and testing, and enforcing stop-work when unsafe conditions are observed.

Qualifications

• Road construction and infrastructure inspection.
• Concrete construction, foundations, and support structures.
• Underground utility and firewater piping systems.
• Structural steel inspection and refinery construction practices.
• Soil mechanics, compaction, and earthwork operations.
• Quality assurance and quality control procedures.
• Strong understanding of construction codes, standards, and specifications.
• Excellent attention to detail and observational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prepare accurate technical reports and maintain inspection records.
• Sound judgment to address safety and quality concerns in the field.

Responsibilities

• Inspect road construction, bridges, slopes, concrete supports, and underground piping.
• Verify soil compaction, excavation, grading, and foundation prep.
• Inspect rebar, formwork, pours, curing, and testing of foundations and tanks.
• Monitor structural steel erection: alignment, bolting, welding, coating, and fireproofing.
• Inspect refinery infrastructure: drainage, roads, ponds, and blast-resistant buildings.
• Witness and document QA testing: concrete strength, soil density, and NDT.
• Review drawings and specs to ensure work matches designs.
• Ensure compliance with API, ASTM, ACI and project requirements.
• Conduct field audits and verify corrective actions.
• Prepare inspection reports, logs, and NCRs.
• Monitor safety and environmental procedures; stop-work if needed.
• Read engineering drawings and technical documents.

Skills

Road construction inspection

Concrete inspection

Underground utilities inspection

Structural steel inspection

Soil mechanics

QA/QC procedures

Construction codes & specs

Attention to detail

Written & verbal communication

Technical reporting

Education

High School Diploma

Civil Engineering / Construction Management degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Category: Inspection and NDT services

Requisition Number: EMPLO006801

• Posted : October 12, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Description

The Civil Inspector is responsible for ensuring that all civil, structural, and concrete construction activities comply with project specifications, applicable codes, safety standards, and environmental regulations. Working within refinery and industrial construction environments, the Civil Inspector monitors the quality and integrity of foundations, structural systems, infrastructure, and civil works to ensure safe and reliable operation of critical facilities.

Major Responsibilities & Activities

• Inspect and oversee road construction, bridge replacement, slope stabilization, concrete supports, and underground firewater piping installations.
• Verify soil compaction, excavation, grading, and foundation preparation activities.
• Inspect rebar placement, formwork installation, concrete pours, curing processes, and concrete testing for equipment foundations, storage tanks, reactors, and other refinery structures.
• Monitor structural steel erection, including alignment, bolting, welding, coating, and fireproofing of pipe racks, platforms, and support structures.
• Inspect refinery infrastructure including drainage systems, access roads, evaporation ponds, stormwater systems, and blast-resistant buildings.
• Witness and document quality control testing, including:
• Concrete compressive strength testing
• Soil density and compaction testing
• Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)
• Material verification and compliance inspections
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, and construction documents to ensure work is performed according to approved designs.
• Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards, including API, ASTM, ACI, and project-specific requirements.
• Conduct field audits of contractor activities and verify corrective actions when deficiencies are identified.
• Prepare inspection reports, daily logs, quality documentation, and Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) when required.
• Monitor construction activities to ensure adherence to refinery safety procedures and environmental regulations.
• Exercise stop-work authority when unsafe conditions, quality concerns, or non-compliant work practices are observed.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Experience in civil construction inspection, industrial facilities, refinery, petrochemical, or heavy industrial projects.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documents.

Preferred Certifications

• ACI Concrete Field-Testing Technician or ACI Level II Certification.
• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI).
• API 570 and/or API 653 Certification (preferred).
• OSHA 10-Hour or OSHA 30-Hour Safety Certification.
• Additional civil or quality inspection certifications are a plus.

Required Knowledge & Skills

• Road construction and infrastructure inspection.
• Concrete construction, foundations, and support structures.
• Underground utility and firewater piping systems.
• Structural steel inspection and refinery construction practices.
• Soil mechanics, compaction, and earthwork operations.
• Quality assurance and quality control procedures.
• Strong understanding of construction codes, standards, and specifications.
• Excellent attention to detail and observational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prepare accurate technical reports and maintain inspection records.
• Sound judgment and confidence to address safety and quality concerns in the field.

Essential Physical Functions

• Frequent lifting of materials and equipment up to 30 lbs.
• Ability to walk, climb ladders, navigate uneven terrain, and work around active construction sites.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and refinery operating environments.
• Ability to stand, bend, kneel, and perform field inspections for extended periods.

This position requires working in active refinery, petrochemical, and heavy industrial construction environments where strict safety protocols must be followed. The Civil Inspector will collaborate with project management, engineering teams, contractors, and operations personnel to ensure the safe, compliant, and successful completion of civil and structural construction activities.

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MISTRAS Group, Inc. is committed to equal employment opportunity. Employment decisions including initial hiring and all matters involving the terms and conditions of employment will be made without regard to any protected class under applicable law. If hired, the employment relationship is “At-Will,” which means that employment can be terminated at any time, and for any reason, at the option of either the Company or the employee. Please direct questions about these policies to a MISTRAS Group, Inc. Human Resources representative.

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Note to Applicants:

Smoking is prohibited in all indoor areas of the Company. Employees may use designated smoking areas (if established) in accordance with applicable state and local law.

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Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Cert Welding Inspector

Preferred

API Inspector 653

API Inspector 570

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