Construction Inspector II, III, or IV: Structural Materials Houston Field Office (MTD)
Texas Department of Transportation
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Job summary
Texas Department of Transportation seeks Construction Inspector II/III/IV in the Houston area to oversee QA inspections at multiple fabrication shops, ensuring structural steel bridge girders and related components meet plans and specs.
The role involves travel to fabrication plants, mentoring staff, and coordinating with licensed engineers. Positions require high school graduation, valid driver's license, and relevant inspection experience.
Qualifications
- Education: High School Grad or Equivalent.
- Experience: Level II requires 1 year, III requires 2 years, IV requires 3 years in construction inspection or related work.
- Licenses: Valid driver's license; state vehicle required.
- Substitutions for minimum qualifications may apply.
Responsibilities
- Analyses welding procedures to identify deficiencies and suggest improvements.
- Performs non-destructive evaluation (NDE) on structural steel girders and components.
- Travels to fabrication plants to monitor QC/QA and program status.
- Ensures fabricators build to plans and specifications.
- Mentors and trains subordinate staff.
Education
Job description
Inspects fabrication methods and workmanship to ensure fabricators build bridges and other non-bridge structures in accordance with plans and specifications; acts as consultant regarding work progress and problem resolution; may serve as the only QA inspector in a structural steel fabrication shop. Responsible to a licensed professional engineer who has full authority for approval of all work. Work requires contact with fabricators. May perform material tests and manufacturing process inspections at multiple fabrication shops. Employees at this level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details.
Inspects fabrication methods and workmanship to ensure fabricators build bridges and other non-bridge structures in accordance with plans and specifications; acts as consultant regarding work progress and problem resolution; may serve as the only QA inspector in a structural steel fabrication shop; trains others. Responsible to a licensed professional engineer who has full authority for approval of all work. Work requires contact with fabricators. May perform material tests and manufacturing process inspections at multiple fabrication shops. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.
Oversees inspection of fabrication methods and workmanship to ensure fabricators build bridges and other non-bridge structures in accordance with plans and specifications; acts as a consultant regarding work progress and problem resolution; may oversee QA inspection activities at multiple fabrication shops, may provide statewide technical assistance and training in support of implementation, oversight and review of structural product fabrication, testing and inspection activities. Trains and may lead the work of others. Responsible to a licensed professional engineer who has full authority for approval of all work. Work requires contact with fabricators. Work may require contact with other governmental agencies. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.
- Analyzes complex welding procedures to identify deficiencies and recommends improvements to management.
- Performs non-destructive evaluation (NDE) activities on structural steel girders/structural steel components to identify deficiencies ensuring compliance with appropriate specifications.
- Drives and travels by other modes to geographically separated structural product fabrication plants to monitor Quality Control / Quality Assurance (QC/QA) and Quality Monitoring (QM) program status; perform unannounced inspection of operations and meet with supervisors and managers to resolve problems.
- Ensures fabricators build and repair structural steel bridge girders and other non-bridge steel highway structures in accordance with plans and specifications.
- Observes and inspects ongoing fabrication processes of structural steel bridge girders and other structural components.
- Interprets plans and specifications and negotiates with producers and suppliers to resolve differences.
- Prepares and reviews correspondence.
- Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
- Assist division engineering staff in conducting formal audits of structural steel fabrication plants.
- Informs plant personnel of material or production problems, rejects substandard material, and assists in determining cause for material problems.
- Mentors and develops technical employees in test and inspection procedures and material specifications.
- Schedules, coordinates, and performs in-plant structural product inspections and audits at local shops and/or at geographically separated locations.
- Resolves differences in interpretation of plans and specifications.
- Assist division engineering staff in development of audit programs, performing audit training, and conducting formal audits of structural steel fabrication plants.
- Coordinates programs and projects to enhance efficiency and streamline operations.
- Analyzes procedures to identify deficiencies and recommends improvements to management.
Education: High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.
Experience: 1 year of experience in construction inspection, engineering support, maintenance and repairs, materials or process inspection; or transportation engineering support related experience. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Related college education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.
Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
Education: High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.
Experience: 2 years of experience in construction inspection, engineering support, maintenance and repairs, materials or process inspection; or transportation engineering support related experience. Experience can be satisfied by full-time or prorated part-time equivalent. Related college education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications
Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
Education: High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.
Experience: 3 years of experience in construction inspection, engineering support, maintenance and repairs, materials or process inspection, or transportation engineering support related experience. Experience can be satisfied by full-time or prorated part-time equivalent. Related college education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications
Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
- American Welding Society (AWS) - Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
- American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) - NDT Level II in UT, MT, RT
- Applicable inspection methods, procedures, and techniques.
- Applicable testing methods, processes, and procedures.
- Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes.
- Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints, and maps.
- Shows initiative and action beyond what is required to improve products or services; is self-starting and completes assignments independently without constant supervision.
- Preparing and maintaining records, files, and reports.
- Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups.
- Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others.
- Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities.
- Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals.
- Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes
- Subject to outside environmental conditions; no effective weather protection
- Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
- Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour
- Subject to noise
- Subject to vibration
- Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals
- Subject to atmospheric conditions-fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation
- Subject to air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids
- Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device
- Works frequently in small/crawl spaces; manholes; areas that can cause claustrophobia
- Works in narrow aisles or passageways
- Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
- Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
- Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs
- Climbing - ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffoldings, ramps, etc
- Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling
- Stooping-bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist
- Kneeling-bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s)
- Crouching-bending body downward and forward by bending leg(s) and spine
- Crawling-moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet
- Reaching-extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction
- Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another
- Pushing-using upper extremities to press against object with force to move in a direction
- Pulling-using upper extremities to exert force moving objects in a sustained motion
- Lifting-raising objects from lower to higher position/horizontally to a different position
- Fingering-picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand
- Grasping-applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm
- Feeling-determining size, shape, temperature or texture of objects
- Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
- Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication
- Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
- Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
- Close Visual Acuity-work includes visual inspection of small defects/parts
- Close Visual Acuity-using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts
- Visual Acuity-operate machines, such as drill presses, power saws, and mills
- Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment
- Visual Acuity-determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structures
Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)
- This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.
- Must pass a drug test prior to employment forsafetyimpactpositions.This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.
- Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation – 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) – does not authorize “medical marijuana” under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.
TxDOT's Materials and Tests Division (MTD) is looking for a Construction Inspector II, III, or IV in the Structural Materials (STR) Section. The position is in the Houston, Tx area and inspection work is performed at multiple fabrication plants. STR provides support to bridge and highway construction projects statewide by performing in-plant Quality Assurance (QA) structural product inspection, material and product testing, and manufacturing process oversight. STR also provides oversight to the State’s Quality Monitoring (QM) program for the following: structural steel bridge girders, bridge bearings, and steel non-bridge structures (overhead sign supports, illumination/traffic signal poles, traffic railing, etc.). We hire great people with a wide variety of talents.
At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:
- Retirement Plans
- Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
- Paid Leave and Holidays
- Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
- On-the-Job Training
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
- Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
- Family-Friendly Policies and Programs
In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.
For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package
To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)
Engineering/Engr Support
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Non-Management
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Engineering Specialist II/III/IV
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To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.
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The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.
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