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),