Senior MEP Construction Inspector / Field Engineer : 202743

HKA Enterprises; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 106,075,000 - 114,341,000; Full time

Job summary

HKA Enterprises seeks an experienced construction inspector/field engineer to oversee complex commercial or federal projects with a strong MEP focus. You will perform field inspections, support commissioning, review submittals/RFIs, and track deficiencies across large, multi‑phased initiatives.

The role requires extensive experience in IBC/IMC/IPC/NEC and OSHA standards, plus advanced knowledge of hydronic loops, BACnet/BAS sequences, and BIM tools.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of documented experience in construction inspection or field engineering on complex projects.
• Verified specialization in MEP systems on large commercial or federal projects.
• Experience on multiple multi‑phased modernization or new construction projects valued at $50M+.
• Proficient in IBC, IMC, IPC, NEC and OSHA safety regs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily site observations and inspections of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Support commissioning activities, startups, and functional performance testing.
• Track deficiencies, submittals, RFIs, and progress in logs and reports.
• Coordinate with GSA, CBP, and contractors across multi‑phase projects.
• Verify code compliance and maintain detailed project documentation.

Skills

IBC, IMC, IPC, NEC knowledge

OSHA safety regulations

BIM / clash detection

BACnet, BAS graphics sequence

SCCR & arc flash awareness

Hydronic plant loops auditing

Tools

Autodesk Navisworks

Job description

We are seeking an experienced construction inspector or field engineer to provide comprehensive technical oversight on complex commercial or federal projects, with a specialized focus on MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) systems. This role covers field inspection, commissioning support, submittal/RFI technical review, deficiency tracking, and progress documentation across large-scale, multi phased construction and modernization projects.

Pay: $36.81- $39.58 per hour DOE

Responsibilities:

• Conduct daily site observations
• Inspect mechanical and HVAC systems
• Inspect electrical and low-voltage systems
• Inspect plumbing and fire protection systems
• Verify standards compliance
• Track materials and equipment
• Conduct mock-up and benchmark reviews
• Track inspected work

B. Commissioning (Cx) & Startup Support

• Serve as liaison to the Commissioning Agent
• Support equipment startups
• Support Functional Performance Testing
• Conduct constructability assessments
• Support interdisciplinary coordination

D. Deficiency Tracking & Quality Control

• Track issues

E. Port Operations & Schedule Coordination

• Support operational continuity

F. Progress Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain daily logs

Required:

• Minimum 10 years of documented experience in construction inspection or field engineering, with verified specialization in MEP systems on complex commercial or federal projects
• Field experience on at least 2 multip phased modernization or new construction projects of a similar profile (large-scale campus environments, critical infrastructure facilities, or LPOEs) valued at $50M or greater
• Exceptional working knowledge of IBC, IMC, IPC, NEC, and OSHA safety regulations
• Advanced proficiency in auditing centralized hydronic plant loops, VRF layouts, air filtration mechanics (MERV/HEPA sequencing), and localized exhaust extraction systems; deep understanding of BACnet protocols and BAS graphic sequence of operations logic
• Expert familiarity with SCCR, arc flash safety boundaries, Selective Coordination requirements for overcurrent protective devices, and emergency infrastructure load-shedding architecture
• Thorough understanding of IPC, backflow prevention assembly testing, medical/specialty gas certifications, and hydraulic calculations for automatic fire sprinkler networks (NFPA 13/14/20)
• Expert capability navigating multi-layered 2D blueprints, structural cross-sections, 3D BIM programs (e.g., Autodesk Navisworks for clash detection), and complex technical specification matrices
• Proven experience with enterprise-level electronic project management software (daily logs, RFI tracking, submittal packages, deficiency metrics)
• Demonstrated history of providing objective technical guidance, drafting clear professional summaries, and building consensus across diverse stakeholder groups (including GSA Project Managers, CBP operations staff, and prime contractors)

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