Construction and Building Inspectors

Inspect structures using engineering skills to determine structural soundness and compliance with specifications, building codes, and other regulations. Inspections may be general in nature or may be limited to a specific area, such as electrical systems or plumbing.

Common Titles: 

Building Code Administrator, Building Inspection Engineer, Building Inspector, Building Official, Combination Building Inspector, Construction Inspector, Construction Materials Testing Technician, Elevator Inspector, Inspector, Plumbing Inspector

Education/Training: 

High School Diploma or equivalent and considerable knowledge of construction trades. Many states and local jurisdictions require some type of license or certification.

Military: 

MARINES: 1300 Basic Engineer, Construction, and Equipment Marine (Enlisted)

NAVY: 5501 Construction Inspector (Enlisted), 4230 Facilities Construction/Facilities Services Officer (Commissioned or Warrant Officer),