MEP Inspector — Field QC for Data Centers

Thompson Engineering; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Thompson Engineering seeks an experienced MEP Inspector to perform field inspections and QA/QC on commercial, industrial, institutional, and data center projects. You will verify installations against drawings, specs, codes, and ITPs, and document deficiencies before they impact schedule or budget.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of MEP field experience, strong communication, and the ability to travel to project sites as required. This is a full-time on-site role.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of MEP field inspections, QA/QC, or commissioning experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform field inspections of MEP installations.
• Review activities for compliance with plans, specs and codes.
• Inspect MEP rough-in, equipment, supports, hangers, penetrations, piping, ductwork, electrical and plumbing systems.
• Verify equipment and systems are properly installed prior to concealment.
• Perform inspections and witness testing per ITPs.
• Document inspection results, deficiencies, nonconforming work, and corrective actions.
• Prepare daily inspection reports and maintain project documentation.
• Coordinate inspections with contractors, engineers, and management.
• Identify potential quality issues and communicate them to project management.
• Track deficiencies through resolution and verify corrective actions.
• Participate in pre-functional inspections, startup, testing, and commissioning.
• Assist with turnover docs, punch lists, and closeout activities.
• Maintain knowledge of applicable codes and project requirements.

Skills

Field inspections

Documentation

Communication

Travel availability

QA/QC mindset

Reading drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree / technical education

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Bluebeam

Autodesk Construction Cloud / BIM 360

Procore

PlanGrid

AutoCAD

Electronic inspection software

Job description

Thompson Engineering seeks an experienced MEP Inspector to perform field inspections and QA/QC on commercial, industrial, institutional, and data center projects. You will verify installations against drawings, specs, codes, and ITPs, and document deficiencies before they impact schedule or budget.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of MEP field experience, strong communication, and the ability to travel to project sites as required. This is a full-time on-site role.