Senior Field Inspector - Water/Wastewater

MECO Engineering; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Job summary

MECO Engineering, located in Jefferson City, MO, seeks a Senior Construction Inspector to support water and wastewater projects. The role is field-focused, requiring regular site travel to inspect construction activities and ensure conformance with plans and specifications.

You will mentor junior inspectors and coordinate testing with field/lab teams. The ideal candidate has 10+ years of hands-on inspection experience, strong knowledge of civil construction methods, and OSHA certification, plus

Qualifications

• 10+ years of construction inspection experience, preferably in water/wastewater or heavy civil projects.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for site travel.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification (current).

Responsibilities

• Perform daily on-site inspections to ensure compliance with plans and specs.
• Monitor contractor performance, methods, materials, and workmanship.
• Document progress with reports, photos, measurements, and test results.
• Lead and mentor junior inspector(s) and review work for adherence to standards.
• Coordinate field and lab testing of construction materials as required.
• Identify and report non-conforming work and assist in resolving issues.
• Enforce OSHA safety protocols on-site and communicate with project teams.
• Attend project meetings and review submittals, RFIs, and change orders.

Skills

Construction inspection

Communication

Documentation

Problem solving

Leadership/mentoring

Job description

MECO Engineering, located in Jefferson City, MO, seeks a Senior Construction Inspector to support water and wastewater projects. The role is field-focused, requiring regular site travel to inspect construction activities and ensure conformance with plans and specifications.

You will mentor junior inspectors and coordinate testing with field/lab teams. The ideal candidate has 10+ years of hands-on inspection experience, strong knowledge of civil construction methods, and OSHA certification, plus