Senior MEP Inspector: Field QC for Critical Facilities

Thompson Engineering; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Thompson Holdings seeks an experienced MEP Inspector to conduct field inspections and quality control on mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems across data centers, industrial, and commercial projects. You will verify installations against drawings, specs, codes, and the QA/QC program, documenting deficiencies and ensuring timely corrective action.

Ideal candidates have strong field experience, solid documentation skills, and the ability to identify issues before they impact schedule or

Qualifications

• 5+ years of MEP construction, inspection, commissioning, or QA/QC experience.
• Experience with commercial, industrial, institutional, healthcare, manufacturing, or data center construction.
• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing construction practices.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specs, equipment schedules, one-lines, P&IDs, and submittals.
• Knowledge of building codes and industry standards.
• Experience preparing inspection reports and deficiency documentation.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Word and Excel.
• Ability to work safely in active construction environments and travel to sites.

Responsibilities

• Perform field inspections of MEP installations.
• Review construction activities for compliance with plans, specs, submittals, and codes.
• Inspect MEP rough-in, equipment, supports, sleeves, penetrations, piping, ductwork, wiring, and systems.
• Verify equipment/systems 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 docs.
• Review contractor work packages, inspection requests, checklists, and testing docs.
• Coordinate inspections with contractors, commissioning personnel, engineers, and management.
• Verify field-installed materials match approved submittals.
• Identify quality issues and communicate 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 building codes, standards, and project requirements.
• Promote a proactive safety and quality culture.

Skills

Field inspections

Documentation

QA/QC

Reading drawings

Communication

Organizational skills

Proficiency with Word/Excel

Education

Degree/Technical education preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Bluebeam

Autodesk Construction Cloud / BIM 360

Procore

PlanGrid

AutoCAD

Electronic inspection systems

Job description

Thompson Holdings seeks an experienced MEP Inspector to conduct field inspections and quality control on mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems across data centers, industrial, and commercial projects. You will verify installations against drawings, specs, codes, and the QA/QC program, documenting deficiencies and ensuring timely corrective action.

Ideal candidates have strong field experience, solid documentation skills, and the ability to identify issues before they impact schedule or