Part-Time Civil Construction Inspector – Field & Compliance

MKEC Engineering, Inc.; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Retirement Plan

Profit Sharing Plan

YMCA Discounted Membership

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

MKEC Engineering, Inc. in Wichita is seeking a Part-Time Construction Inspector to join our civil engineering team. You will assist across Land Development, Public Works, Transportation, and Industrial/Energy projects, with hours varying by project and season.

This role demands attention to plans, specs, and codes, data logging, field testing, and daily communication with contractors and clients. Applicants should have 2–5 years of inspection experience, read drawings, and hold a high school

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; Associate Degree in Civil Engineering Tech or Construction Management preferred.
• 2–5 years civil construction inspection or hands-on trades experience.
• Ability to read engineering plans, detail drawings, and project specs.
• Clear written and verbal communication; able to coordinate with field crews and clients.
• Proficient with mobile tablets, PDF tools, and digital daily reporting apps.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily inspections on municipal and civil projects (roadways, utilities, earthwork) to verify compliance with plans, specs, and codes.
• Prepare detailed daily inspection logs (IDRs), including photos, pay quantities, weather conditions, contractor crew sizes, and site progress.
• Communicate daily with contractors, engineers, and clients.
• Perform or observe basic field sampling/testing (concrete slump/air, soil density) and verify proper installation of rebar, aggregate, and bedding.
• Monitor job sites for adherence to traffic control plans (MUTCD), and SWPPP/erosion control rules.
• Measure installed field quantities for contractor pay estimates and maintain accurate as-built records.

Skills

Plan reading

Field inspections

Communication

Outdoor work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate Degree in Civil Engineering Tech or Construction Management

Tools

Mobile tablets

PDF tools

Daily reporting apps

Job description

MKEC Engineering, Inc. in Wichita is seeking a Part-Time Construction Inspector to join our civil engineering team. You will assist across Land Development, Public Works, Transportation, and Industrial/Energy projects, with hours varying by project and season.

This role demands attention to plans, specs, and codes, data logging, field testing, and daily communication with contractors and clients. Applicants should have 2–5 years of inspection experience, read drawings, and hold a high school