Construction and Bridge Inspection Technician

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Wellness program

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Construction and Bridge Inspection Technician/Engineer to support our Bridge and Roadway Construction Inspection Team in Texas. You will apply your knowledge of NBIS, AASHTO, and FHWA guidelines to inspect bridges, tunnels, and culverts on highways across Texas and the U.S.

The role requires field inspections, QA/QC oversight, and reporting while utilizing Bentley AssetWise and MS Office tools. Travel and physical activity are involved, with bilingual English/Spanish a plus.

Qualifications

• Be detail oriented and highly organized with initiative and commitment.
• Strong math, written and verbal communication skills.
• Experienced in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.
• Ability to travel 1–2 weeks per month, longer in summer.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and review projects during construction for conformance with plans and codes.
• Generate reports of inspection findings and document test activities.
• Inspect asphalt, run density tests, calculate quantities and costs.
• Examine construction materials to ensure specifications are met.
• Review plans, RFIs, submittals, schedules, and pay applications (QA/QC oversight).
• Prepare and maintain project documents, photos, and correspondence.
• Document inspections using Stantec tablet/computer and client requirements.
• Assist team leads with field inspections and data entry into Bentley AssetWise, Word/Excel/Access.
• Track, schedule, perform, and assist with in-service inspections.

Job description

A career in transportation is more than bridges, roads, and rail. As we plan, design, and manage projects that move people and goods from Point A to Point B, we create connections that transform our communities. Every airport, road, bridge, port, or transit project is an opportunity to make communities safer, cleaner, and more resilient. Together, we’re making an impact around the world.

If you’re looking for a career that moves, join our team of professionals who are passionate about the future of transportation.

Your Opportunity

Stantec’s Texas Transportation team is seeking a Construction and Bridge Inspection Technician or Engineer to support our Bridge and Roadway Construction Inspection Team. You will utilize your expertise and technical knowledge of construction inspection, construction field management, QA/QC, construction oversight and report client-required documentation on various roadway construction and/or reconstruction projects. The current project need is located in the North Fort Worth area, with future projects potentially throughout the Dallas/Fort Worth metropolitan area. This position will also entail inspection of bridges, tunnels and bridge class culverts on highways throughout Texas and the United States according to:

• National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS), 23 CFR Part 650 Subpart C.

• Inspection of Fracture Critical Bridge Members (Report No. FHWA-IP-86-26).

• AASHTO Manual for Bridge Element Inspection.

• Recording and Coding Guide for the Structure Inventory and Appraisal of the Nation’s Bridges.

• Specifications for the National Bridge Inventory (SNBI).

Your Key Responsibilities

• Inspect and review projects during construction to monitor conformance with plans, specifications, and other codes and regulations during construction.

• Generate reports of conditions found during inspection activities, notify Construction Management of significant problems, and completes documentation necessary to attest to satisfactory completion of inspection or test activities.

• Inspect installation and placement of asphalt, run density tests, and calculate quantities and costs. Inspect installation of construction features, measure dimensions, and calculate quantities.

• Examine construction materials, checking to see if they meet specifications.

• Review plans, specifications, requests for information, submittals, construction schedules, shop drawings and pay applications (QA/QC oversight).

• Prepare documents and maintain file management of project-related information including correspondence, reports, and pictures.

• Be able to utilize a Stantec assigned tablet and computer to document inspections per the client’s needs.

• Responsible for assisting our Bridge/Tunnel Inspection Team Leads perform inspections in the field, entry of field data in into specialized software, entry of data into Microsoft Word/Excel/Access and Bentley’s AssetWise, assembly of reports and other documents.

• Tracking, scheduling, performing, and assisting with in-service inspections.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Be a detailed oriented and highly organized individual demonstrating initiative and commitment.

• Strong math, written and verbal communication skills.

• Experienced in Microsoft computer applications (i.e. Word, Excel, and Access).

• Out of town travel for inspections will average one to two weeks a month but may be longer during summer months.

• Works well in a team environment in both field and office assignments with the ability to adapt to changing work environments.

• Able to withstand high levels of physical exertion including walking, climbing, bending, carrying, and lifting up to 30 lbs.

• Good driving record and valid driver’s license required.

• Effectively communicates project issues with contractor, project team, and clients.

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.

• Prior to employment with Stantec you will be required to pass a pre-employment Drug/Alcohol screening.

• A team player who strives to provide quality work and meet project needs.

Required Education and Experience

• An associate’s degree in engineering or engineering technology from a college or university accredited by or determined as substantially equivalent by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in field engineering and/or construction.

Beneficial Experience

• Familiarity with structural systems, members and forces.

• Experience with materials and deterioration of concrete, steel, and timber.

• AutoCAD and MicroStation drafting experience is a plus.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements

Primary Location: United States | TX | Plano
Organization: BC-2142 Transpt-US Texas
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: Replacement
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 05/08/2026 04:08:02
Req ID: 1007084

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.

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