Hybrid MEP Inspector - Field Commissioning & Safety

RK&K; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Tuition reimbursement

Health insurance

Paid time off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

RK&K in the greater Philadelphia area seeks an experienced MEP Inspector to support facility rehabilitation and modernization in an active, occupied site. The role requires coordinating with facility operations, maintaining strict safety controls, and delivering high-quality field documentation.

Responsibilities include inspecting MEP work, verifying against drawings and submittals, witnessing testing, and managing punch lists while ensuring safety in occupied areas.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical/trade school or degree preferred.
• 5+ years of MEP construction inspection experience; vertical transportation or similar facility experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of applicable elevator/escalator, electrical, and life-safety codes and standards.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, wiring diagrams, control schematics, and specifications.
• Proficiency with field documentation and reporting software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid driver's license and favorable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily field inspection of MEP and related work supporting facility demolition, installation, and modernization
• Verify installed work against drawings, specifications, approved submittals, and change documentation
• Witness and document testing, commissioning, and acceptance activities
• Inspect power and control wiring, grounding, lighting, ventilation, drainage, and fire alarm interfaces
• Prepare daily inspection reports documenting manpower, equipment, progress, delays, and nonconforming conditions
• Identify and track deficiencies through correction and punch list closeout
• Monitor contractor compliance with safety requirements and protection of the public in occupied areas
• Verify material deliveries against approved submittals
• Support the Construction Manager with schedule tracking, quantity verification, and as-built documentation
• Attend progress, coordination, and safety meetings

Skills

MEP inspection

Reading drawings

Field documentation

Communication skills

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Reporting software

Job description

RK&K in the greater Philadelphia area seeks an experienced MEP Inspector to support facility rehabilitation and modernization in an active, occupied site. The role requires coordinating with facility operations, maintaining strict safety controls, and delivering high-quality field documentation.

Responsibilities include inspecting MEP work, verifying against drawings and submittals, witnessing testing, and managing punch lists while ensuring safety in occupied areas.