MEP Inspector (1324086)
Thompson Engineering · Hattiesburg, MS · 2 days ago
OTHRFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Perform field inspections of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing installations.
- Review construction activities for compliance with approved plans, specifications, submittals, and applicable codes.
- Inspect MEP rough-in, equipment installation, supports, hangers, sleeves, penetrations, piping, ductwork, electrical systems, plumbing systems, and associated components.
- Verify equipment and systems are properly installed prior to concealment.
- Perform inspections and witness testing in accordance with project Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs).
- Document inspection results, deficiencies, nonconforming work, and corrective actions.
- Prepare daily inspection reports and maintain accurate project documentation.
- Review contractor work packages, inspection requests, checklists, and testing documentation.
- Coordinate inspections with contractors, subcontractors, commissioning personnel, engineers, and project management.
- Verify field-installed materials and equipment match approved submittals.
- Identify potential 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.
- Maintain knowledge of applicable building codes, industry standards, and project requirements.
- Promote a proactive safety and quality culture.
Minimum 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 construction drawings, specifications, equipment schedules, one-lines, P&IDs, and approved submittals.
- Knowledge of applicable building codes and industry standards.
- Experience preparing inspection reports and deficiency documentation.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Ability to work safely in an active construction environment.
- Ability to travel to project sites as required.
Preferred Certifications
General / QA/QC
- ICC Commercial Building Inspector
- ICC Combination Inspector
- ICC Mechanical Inspector
- ICC Plumbing Inspector
- ICC Electrical Inspector
- ICC Plans Examiner
- AWS or other applicable inspection certifications
- ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician -- Grade I, where applicable
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction
- First Aid/CPR
Mechanical
- ASHRAE-related training or certifications
- NEBB certification
- TAB Technician certification
- ASME-related certifications/training
- HVAC commissioning or controls experience
Electrical
- Electrical inspection or construction certifications
- NFPA 70E training
- NICET certification or equivalent electrical/instrumentation experience
- Electrical testing and commissioning experience
Plumbing / Fire Protection
- Plumbing inspection certification
- NICET Fire Protection certification
- Fire sprinkler inspection/testing experience
- NFPA standards experience
Commissioning
- CxA / Certified Commissioning Professional (CCP)
- ASHRAE commissioning credentials
- Building or MEP commissioning experience
Equivalent education, training, certifications, and field experience may be considered.
Preferred Project Experience
Experience in the following environments is strongly preferred:
- Data centers and mission-critical facilities
- Industrial and manufacturing facilities
- Semiconductor facilities
- Pharmaceutical facilities
- Power generation/distribution facilities
- Large commercial buildings
- Hospitals and healthcare facilities
- Government facilities
- Large-scale infrastructure projects
- Fast-track construction projects
Technical Skills
Mechanical
- HVAC systems
- Chilled water systems
- Condenser water systems
- Hydronic piping
- Ductwork
- Mechanical equipment
- Pumps
- AHUs/RTUs
- Equipment supports
- Housekeeping pads
- Insulation
- Vibration isolation
- Mechanical controls
- TAB activities
Electrical
- Electrical distribution systems
- Switchgear
- Transformers
- MCCs
- Panelboards
- Cable tray
- Conduit
- Wiring
- Grounding and bonding
- Lighting systems
- Emergency power
- Generators
- UPS systems
- Electrical equipment installation