Engineering Inspector

City of Conroe; Conroe (TX); On-site; Full time

Job summary

The City of Conroe seeks an Engineering Inspector to ensure compliance with construction standards and specifications. Candidates should have a relevant educational background and experience in construction inspection. The role includes physical demands and offers various benefits.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Free membership at the City's pool

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience in construction inspection activities.
• Possession of a valid class 'C' Texas driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Inspect construction methods and workmanship for compliance.
• Enforce codes and requirements for civil engineering projects.

Skills

Knowledge of engineering project plans

Knowledge of inspection methods

Ability to read construction plans

Ability to prepare and maintain records

Ability to establish effective working relationships

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

College education in engineering or construction

Degree in construction management

Job description

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The Engineering Inspector is responsible for inspecting construction methods and workmanship on City of Conroe and construction projects to ensure compliance in accordance with plans and specifications including City Subdivision Ordinance and the legally established construction standards; enforces codes and requirements for civil engineering projects.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

High School diploma or equivalent. College education in engineering, construction or math with surveying and/or drafting. A degree in construction management or a related field is preferred.

Minimum of three years of experience in construction inspection activities with a municipality, public entity, or a consulting civil engineering firm; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Requirements:

Possession of a valid class "C" Texas driver's license; Class D Water Operator; Class D Sanitary Collection; Certified Storm Water Inspector.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of engineering project plans and specifications, contract documents, bid items, and City requirements.
• Knowledge of applicable inspection methods, procedures, and techniques.
• Knowledge of applicable testing methods, procedures, and techniques.
• Knowledge of code requirements and how they apply to a particular project.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, schematics, blueprints, and maps.
• Ability to prepare and maintain records, files, and reports.
• Ability to conduct a simple field investigation of the location of water and sewer lines, open manhole covers, cross ditches, and help survey crew.
• Ability to establish elevations using surveying equipment.
• Ability to read civil engineering drawings regarding public works projects (water, sewer, and streets).
• Ability to drive to sites, set survey equipment to check elevations and alignment of work and inspect pipes in ditches.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is medium and requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, feeling, fingering, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, stooping, talking, visual acuity, and walking.

BENEFITS

The City of Conroe offers great benefits such as medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, retirement plan, employee assistance program, paid time off and free membership at the City's pool and recreation center facilities. Starting salary for this position is $25.50 hourly.

The City of Conroe is an Equal Opportunity Employer

JOB SUMMARY

The Engineering Inspector is responsible for inspecting construction methods and workmanship on City of Conroe and construction projects to ensure compliance in accordance with plans and specifications including City Subdivision Ordinance and the legally established construction standards; enforces codes and requirements for civil engineering projects.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

High School diploma or equivalent. College education in engineering, construction or math with surveying and/or drafting. A degree in construction management or a related field is preferred.

Minimum of three years of experience in construction inspection activities with a municipality, public entity, or a consulting civil engineering firm; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Requirements:

Possession of a valid class "C" Texas driver's license; Class D Water Operator; Class D Sanitary Collection; Certified Storm Water Inspector.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of engineering project plans and specifications, contract documents, bid items, and City requirements.


• Knowledge of applicable inspection methods, procedures, and techniques.


• Knowledge of applicable testing methods, procedures, and techniques.


• Knowledge of code requirements and how they apply to a particular project.


• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, schematics, blueprints, and maps.


• Ability to prepare and maintain records, files, and reports.


• Ability to conduct a simple field investigation of the location of water and sewer lines, open manhole covers, cross ditches, and help survey crew.


• Ability to establish elevations using surveying equipment.


• Ability to read civil engineering drawings regarding public works projects (water, sewer, and streets).


• Ability to drive to sites, set survey equipment to check elevations and alignment of work and inspect pipes in ditches.


• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is medium and requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, feeling, fingering, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, stooping, talking, visual acuity, and walking.

BENEFITS

The City of Conroe offers great benefits such as medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, retirement plan, employee assistance program, paid time off and free membership at the City's pool and recreation center facilities. Starting salary for this position is $25.50 hourly.

The City of Conroe is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Must pass background check and pre-employment substance abuse screening as a condition of employment. A motor vehicle record check and job-related doctor's physical exam may also be required. Safety-sensitive positions remain subject to random drug and alcohol testing after hire.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Government Administration

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