Construction Inspector IV or V - Bridge Division - (2602273)
Position Information TxDOT’s Bridge Division is looking for a Construction Inspector to join the Bridge Construction and Maintenance Branch. This employee will work closely with others at Bridge Division and act as a consultant to Districts to provide field support on bridge maintenance projects and complex bridge construction projects around the state.Texas’ inventory of over 55,000 bridges is 28,000 more than any other state and more than the combined inventories of 17 states. For more information on the Texas Bridge Program, go to https://www.txdot.gov/ government/reports/texas-bridges.html. If you are looking for a career as part of a diverse workforce of over 12,000 employees statewide and you have the technical and leadership skills to help lead the largest bridge program in the country, let’s talk! At TxDOT we value employee work-life-balance. In keeping with our commitment to this value our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include wellness leave incentive, career development programs, tuition assistance, and various other benefits. For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website.
: 54,278.00
: 93,138.00
: Yearly FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Stassney Hq - Main
6230 East Stassney Lane
Austin 78744
: UST-Texas-San Angelo, UST-Texas-Tyler, UST-Texas-Fort Worth
: Yes, 100 % of the Time Shift: Day Job Shift Details: 40 hours per week M - F Location Flexibility: Onsite
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)
Oversees inspection of construction methods and workmanship to ensure contractors perform structural repairs and build bridges and related structures in accordance with plans and specifications. This individual will act as a consultant regarding work progress and problem resolution, training, and support statewide oversight activities for bridge
construction and maintenance projects. Responsible to a licensed professional engineer who has full authority for final approval of all engineering-related work. Work requires contact with private entities to include contractors in support of district operations. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.
Essential Duties: Performs engineering-related data collection, inspections, assessments, analysis, and review activities.Ensures contractors build bridges and related highway structures in accordance with plans and specifications.Interprets plans and specifications and negotiates with producers and suppliers to resolve differences.Is responsible for operations and works full-time at a geographically separated location.Observes and inspects ongoing construction work.Resolves differences in interpretation of plans and specifications.Drives/travels to geographically separated fabrication plants/project sites to monitors program status; perform unannounced inspection ofoperations, and problem resolution.Documents work progress and issues arising throughout scope of project.Mentors and develops technical employees in test and inspection procedures and material specifications.Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications: Education: High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies. Experience: Construction Inspector IV3 years construction inspection or transportation engineering 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 V4 years construction inspection or transportation engineering 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
Competencies:Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirementsApplicable inspection methods, procedures and techniquesApplicable surveying procedures, standards and instrumentsBasic traffic management and control proceduresApplicable industry safety standards, guidelines and specification codesPersuasion and negotiation of critical issuesMaintaining a safe working relationshipScheduling work assignmentsUsing computers and applicable programs, applications, and systemsExercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Required to wear protective gear such as respirators, hard hats, or other devicesMedium 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 fallingCrouching-bending body downward and forward by bending leg(s) and spineStanding-prolonged periods of timeWalking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to anotherLifting-raising objects from lower to higher position/horizontally to a different positionTalking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken wordsVisual Acuity-determine work quality/make general observations of facilities or 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.
: Engineering/Engr Support
: Full-time
: Regular
: Standard
: Non-Management
: Sep 3, 2026, 1:45:14 PM
: Ongoing
State Job Title/s: Engineering Specialist IV State Job Code/s: 2130, 2131
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
The Texas Department of Transportation is responsible for maintaining 80,000 miles of road and for supporting aviation, rail, and public transportation across the state. TxDOT and its 12,000 employees are committed to working with others to provide safe and reliable transportation solutions for Texas by maintaining a safe system, addressing congestion, connecting Texas communities, and being a Best in Class state agency. Find out more at www.txdot.gov. “Like” us on Facebook, www.facebook.com/txdot ; and follow us on Twitter, www.twitter.com/txdot .
