MEP Inspector

Schnabel is an employee-owned, professional engineering and consulting firm that focuses on solving problems related to the earth and environment through specialization in geotechnical, geostructural, tunnel, and dam engineering. Schnabel’s high standards for quality, business ethics, and concern for the communities in which we live are a vital part of who we are. Schnabel is an ENR Top 500 Design Firm with 600 employees in 30 offices throughout the United States.

Recognized by CE News as one of the Best Engineering Firms to Work for, Schnabel provides employees with a competitive benefits package including maternity leave, tuition reimbursement for continuing education, health, dental, life and disability insurance and a wellness program. As an employee-owned company, through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan, Schnabel employees directly benefit from the success of our growing firm.

Benefit options include:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee life & ADD insurance (100% company-paid)
• Short-term disability (100% company-paid)
• Long-term disability
• Supplemental life insurance
• 401(k) and profit-sharing plan
• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
• Bonus program
• Paid time off
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Wellness program
• Professional development and tuition reimbursement

Job Description:

Schnabel Engineering is seeking a highly skilled MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) Inspector to join our distinguished team for a project located in Alexandria, VA. With a reputation for excellence built over a decade, Schnabel Engineering shapes the foundation of our urban infrastructure. The ideal candidate will be playing an essential role in our team, ensuring every project we undertake observes the highest standards of safety, quality, and efficiency.

Job Responsibilities:

• Carrying out meticulous inspections of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing installations on various construction sites.

• Ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, building codes, and safety regulations.

• Evaluating technical documents, blueprints, schematics, and understanding specifications.

• Reporting inspection findings, maintaining organized inspection records and preparing comprehensive reports.

Required Skills/Experience:

• A comprehensive understanding of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Minimum 5 years experience within a similar role in the construction industry as a MEP inspector or in the trades.
• Proficiency in interpreting and working with architectural plans and specifications.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to liaise effectively with builders, contractors and regulatory authorities.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of local and international building codes (e.g., NEC, NFPA, IPC).

Required Skills/Experience:

• Valid professional certifications (e.g., NICET, ICC)

Other Requirements:

• Ability to pass a background check which may include criminal history, motor vehicle record, and credit check
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening

The compensation range for this position is between $60/hour to $70/hour. Compensation for this position may vary based on geographic location and other factors. We remain committed to providing competitive and equitable compensation to all employees, regardless of their location.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)