Senior Level Engineering Inspector Jobs
Senior level engineering inspector jobs place experienced professionals in charge of inspection program direction, quality outcomes, and the technical teams or project workstreams that execute them. Roles are predominantly on-site across Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Medical Devices, with employers like WSP, Ardurra, and Fishbeck hiring at this level now.
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JMT is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing a full range of multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #45 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.
JMT's Construction Management Team is seeking a Senior Construction Inspector to apply standard inspection procedures to ongoing activities during and after construction for structural quality, general safety, and conformance to plans, specifications and codes.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
- Review and interpret plans, site layouts, specifications and construction methods to ensure compliance to legal requirements and safety regulations
- Performs routine tests on concrete, soils and other materials
- Measure dimensions and verify level, alignment, and elevation of structures, fixtures, grades and/or pavement to ensure compliance to plans and codes
- Coordinate and supervise project inspection activities to ensure contractor compliance of plans, contract documents, specifications and standards
- Assign, schedule and maintain subordinate inspection staff throughout all phases of the project
- Work on behalf of the Client to draft project correspondence, facilitate project meetings, and resolve construction related field issues
- Gathers and maintains record documents
- Makes field notes and computations
- Interact with the general public, government agencies, contractors, sub-contractors, and other internal and external parties to respond to inquiries
Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Required Skills
- Client requested certifications
- Strong Computer proficiency
- Active driver's license
- Must successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening
Required Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent (may be substituted for experience)
- 7+ years of roadway construction inspection experience
Preferred Experience
- Associates or bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering
- Supervisory experience in construction management/inspection situations
- Ability to act in an Owner’s Agent/Responsible in Charge role
Working Conditions
Work is performed in the field. Ability to extensively perform bending, kneeling, standing, shoveling, and lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 25 lbs as needed. Work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.
JMT is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing a full range of multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #45 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.
JMT's Construction Management Team is seeking a Senior Construction Inspector to apply standard inspection procedures to ongoing activities during and after construction for structural quality, general safety, and conformance to plans, specifications and codes.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
- Review and interpret plans, site layouts, specifications and construction methods to ensure compliance to legal requirements and safety regulations
- Performs routine tests on concrete, soils and other materials
- Measure dimensions and verify level, alignment, and elevation of structures, fixtures, grades and/or pavement to ensure compliance to plans and codes
- Coordinate and supervise project inspection activities to ensure contractor compliance of plans, contract documents, specifications and standards
- Assign, schedule and maintain subordinate inspection staff throughout all phases of the project
- Work on behalf of the Client to draft project correspondence, facilitate project meetings, and resolve construction related field issues
- Gathers and maintains record documents
- Makes field notes and computations
- Interact with the general public, government agencies, contractors, sub-contractors, and other internal and external parties to respond to inquiries
Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Required Skills
- Client requested certifications
- Strong Computer proficiency
- Active driver's license
- Must successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening
Required Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent (may be substituted for experience)
- 7+ years of roadway construction inspection experience
Preferred Experience
- Associates or bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering
- Supervisory experience in construction management/inspection situations
- Ability to act in an Owner’s Agent/Responsible in Charge role
Working Conditions
Work is performed in the field. Ability to extensively perform bending, kneeling, standing, shoveling, and lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 25 lbs as needed. Work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.
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Who's Hiring
- WSP10
- Ardurra3
- Fishbeck3
- WSP in the U.S.3
- RK&K2
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services41
- Construction & Real Estate6
- Medical Devices3
- Manufacturing2
- Telecommunications1
Senior Level Engineering Inspector Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level engineering inspector job?
Employers at this level look for demonstrated ownership of inspection programs, not just participation in them. Candidates who stand out can point to specific quality systems they designed, audits they led, or standards they implemented across a project. Certifications like PE licensure or ASNT NDT credentials carry real weight, as does experience mentoring junior inspectors and interfacing with clients or regulatory bodies directly.
Which companies hire senior level engineering inspectors?
Companies hiring senior level engineering inspectors right now include WSP, Ardurra, and Fishbeck, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from large engineering and construction firms, defense contractors, infrastructure owners, and industrial manufacturers that run complex, compliance-driven inspection programs.
Are there remote senior level engineering inspector jobs?
Yes, though most senior engineering inspector roles are on-site given the hands-on nature of the work. About 0% of senior level engineering inspector openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to be program management, quality assurance oversight, or technical review positions that don't require a physical presence at the inspection site.
What makes an engineering inspector role senior level?
Senior engineering inspector roles are defined by scope and accountability rather than task execution. Where mid-level inspectors follow established procedures, senior inspectors own the inspection program, set standards, resolve complex technical discrepancies, and are accountable for outcomes. Mentoring junior staff, leading cross-functional teams, and serving as the technical authority on a project or account are consistent expectations at this level.
Which industries hire the most senior level engineering inspectors?
Senior level engineering inspector roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Medical Devices, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive demand because they operate under strict regulatory frameworks, manage high-consequence infrastructure or equipment, and require senior-level technical authority to ensure compliance and quality throughout the asset lifecycle.