Pros
- Great work/life balance - Can realistically take on as many inspections as you like. If you're really ambitious the opportunity is there. - Not stuck in an office (100% field work) - Great for those interested in engineering education as you're often communicating engineering concepts to homeowners/buyers/sellers - Team is always available for technical expertise and help with difficult clients
Cons
- Occasional exceptionally unpleasant crawlspace - Having to deliver bad news - Entry level engineers may face scrutiny regarding their qualifications so be prepared to confidently back up your experience level! - Depending on where you live in the Bay Area and where/when the inspection is, traffic can be terrible (this isn't unique to this particular job though)