Job Description

Construction Inspector II, III, or IV: Structural Materials Houston Field Office (MTD) - (2602386)

Position Information 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 various structural bridge components (structural steel girders, prestressed concrete girders, bearings, etc.), steel non-bridge structures (overhead sign supports, illumination/traffic signal poles, traffic railing, etc.), precast concrete drainage structures (pipe, box culverts, etc.) and other structural products and materials. We hire great people with a wide variety of talents.

Minimum Salary

: 60,000.00

Maximum Salary

: 87,046.00

Pay Basis

: Yearly FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Work Locations

Hou District Headquartrs

7600 WASHINGTON AVENUE

Houston 77007

Travel

: Yes, 25 % of the Time Shift: Day Job Shift Details: 40 Location Flexibility: Onsite Location Flexibility Details: Required to work hours other than 8 to 5: Hours will vary beyond 8 to 5. May be required to work occasional nights, weekends, and holidays. Must attend work regularly and observe approved work hours.

Benefits and Perks 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)

Position Description

Construction Inspector IIInspects fabrication methods and workmanship to ensure fabricators build bridges, drainage structures, 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 or precast concrete fabrication plant. 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 sites. Employees at this level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details.Construction Inspector IIIInspects fabrication methods and workmanship to ensure fabricators build bridges, drainage structures, 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 shop or precast concrete fabrication plant and 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 sites. 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.Construction Inspector IVOversees inspection of fabrication methods and workmanship to ensure fabricators build bridges, drainage structures, 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 in multiple prefabricated structural steel shops and/or precast concrete fabrication plants; acts as a consultant regarding work progress and problem resolution and/or provides 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. Work may require contact with other governmental agencies. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.Essential Duties: Construction Inspector II:Analyzes complex welding or prestressing procedures to identify deficiencies and recommends improvements to management.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, prestressed concrete bridge girders, and non-bridge steel and concrete highway structures in accordance with plans and specifications.Observes and inspects ongoing fabrication processes of structural steel bridge girders, prestressed concrete 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.Construction Inspector III – all the above and:Assist division engineering staff in conducting formal audits of structural steel fabrication plants, major and minor structural prestressed concrete product fabrication plants, precast concrete drainage structure product fabrication plants and other miscellaneous non-stressed precast concrete product 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 intermediate audits.Resolves differences in interpretation of plans and specifications.Independently schedules, coordinates, and performs in-plant structural product inspections and intermediate audits at local and/or geographically separated locations.Construction Inspector IV – all the above andAssist division engineering staff in development of audit programs, performing audit training, and conducting formal audits of precast/prestressed concrete fabrication plants and structural steel fabrication plants.Advises supervisor of inspection activities and problems at plants and assists in coordinating inspections.Analyzes procedures to identify deficiencies and recommends improvements to management.

Minimum Qualifications: Education: High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.Construction Inspector II: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. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications Construction Inspector III: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 Construction Inspector IV: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.

Preferred Qualifications: American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI) Quality Control Technician/Inspector Level I/IINational Precast Concrete Association (NPCA) Production Quality School (PQS) Level I/II – QA/QCAmerican Concrete Pipe Association (ACPA) Quality SchoolAmerican Concrete Institute (ACI) Field Testing Technician – Grade 1 Competencies:Construction Inspector IIApplicable inspection methods, procedures, and techniquesApplicable testing methods, processes, and proceduresApplicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codesReading 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 supervisionConstruction Inspector III

All the above and: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 othersConstruction Inspector IV

All the above and:Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goalsApplying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changesSubject to outside environmental conditions; no effective weather protectionSubject to inside and outside environmental conditionsSubject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hourSubject to noiseSubject to vibrationSubject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicalsSubject to atmospheric conditions-fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilationSubject to air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluidsRequired to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other deviceWorks frequently in small/crawl spaces; manholes; areas that can cause claustrophobiaWorks in narrow aisles or passagewaysSedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small toolsLight work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbsMedium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbsClimbing - ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffoldings, ramps, etcBalancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without fallingStooping-bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waistKneeling-bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s)Crouching-bending body downward and forward by bending leg(s) and spineCrawling-moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet

Reaching-extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any directionStanding-prolonged periods of timeWalking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to anotherPushing-using upper extremities to press against object with force to move in a directionPulling-using upper extremities to exert force moving objects in a sustained motionLifting-raising objects from lower to higher position/horizontally to a different positionFingering-picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers rather than whole handGrasping-applying pressure to an object with fingers and palmFeeling-determining size, shape, temperature or texture of objectsTalking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken wordsHearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels;receive information by oral communicationRepetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingersClose Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive readingClose Visual Acuity-work includes visual inspection of small defects/partsClose Visual Acuity-using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication partsVisual Acuity-operate machines, such as drill presses, power saws, and millsVisual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipmentVisual Acuity-determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structures

Conditions of Employment: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 for safety impact positions. 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.

Job

: Engineering/Engr Support

Schedule

: Full-time

Employee Status

: Regular

Job Type

: Standard

Job Level

: Non-Management

Job Posting

: Sep 16, 2026, 2:14:30 AM

Unposting Date

: Ongoing

State Job Title/s: Engineering Specialist II/III/IV State Job Code/s: 2128/2129/2130

Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category. To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category. https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions

Applicant Information 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. Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information