Senior Bridge Construction Inspector

Texas Department of Transportation; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plans

Flexible Work Schedules

Paid Leave and Holidays

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Bridge Division seeks a Construction Inspector to join the Bridge Construction and Maintenance Branch. You will work with engineers to provide field support on state-wide bridge projects, inspect ongoing work, and mentor staff in testing procedures and material specs.

Responsibilities include data collection, travel to project sites, and ensuring compliance with plans and specifications while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; construction inspection/transportation experience preferred.
• Experience as a Construction Inspector IV or higher with substitutions allowed on a year-for-year basis.
• Substitutions for minimum qualifications described for Construction Inspector V with additional experience and education options.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering-related data collection, inspections, and analysis to support bridge construction and maintenance projects.
• Ensure bridges and highway structures are built in accordance with plans and specifications.
• Interpret plans, negotiate with producers and suppliers to resolve differences, and document progress and issues.

Skills

Inspection methods

Plan interpretation

Negotiation

Field supervision

Mentoring

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Construction Inspector IV

Job description

Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Bridge Division seeks a Construction Inspector to join the Bridge Construction and Maintenance Branch. You will work with engineers to provide field support on state-wide bridge projects, inspect ongoing work, and mentor staff in testing procedures and material specs.

Responsibilities include data collection, travel to project sites, and ensuring compliance with plans and specifications while maintaining safety and quality standards.