Senior MEP Inspector: Field Quality & Commissioning

Thompson Engineering; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Thompson Engineering seeks an experienced MEP Field Inspector to perform comprehensive inspections of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing installations on active projects. You will review construction activities for code compliance and verify proper installations before concealment.

Responsibilities include witness testing, documentation of findings, daily reports, and coordinating with contractors, engineers, and management to ensure quality and safety standards are met across diverse

Qualifications

• Experience reading and interpreting construction drawings, specs, and submittals.
• Knowledge of building codes and industry standards.
• Experience preparing inspection reports and deficiency documentation.
• Ability to travel to project sites as required.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform field inspections of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing installations.
• Review construction activities for compliance with approved plans, specs, submittals, and codes.
• Inspect MEP rough-in, equipment installation, supports, hangers, sleeves, penetrations, piping, ductwork, electrical systems, plumbing systems, and components.
• 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, subcontractors, commissioning personnel, engineers, and project management.
• Verify field-installed materials match approved submittals.
• Identify quality issues and communicate them to project management.
• Track deficiencies through resolution and verify corrective actions.
• Participate in pre-functional inspections, equipment startup, testing, and commissioning.
• Assist with turnover documentation, punch lists, and closeout activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Reading drawings & specs

Safety awareness

Education

ICC Commercial Building Inspector

ICC Mechanical Inspector

ICC Electrical Inspector

OSHA 30-Hour Construction

NICET Fire Protection certification

ASHRAE commissioning credentials

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Thompson Engineering seeks an experienced MEP Field Inspector to perform comprehensive inspections of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing installations on active projects. You will review construction activities for code compliance and verify proper installations before concealment.

Responsibilities include witness testing, documentation of findings, daily reports, and coordinating with contractors, engineers, and management to ensure quality and safety standards are met across diverse