Engineering Inspector

Job Description:

Engineering Inspector

Description

Position: Engineering Inspector FLSA: Non-Exempt Department: Public Works Schedule: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday; position subject to after hours. Reports To: Assistant Director of Public Works - City Engineer Positions Supervised: None

Job Summary

The Engineering Inspector will perform duties related to the inspection of the construction of public infrastructure and development construction projects, including streets, drainage systems, grading, water and wastewater systems, and facilities, both in-house and contracted.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Inspects all public infrastructure facilities for compliance with approved plans and specifications, City, State, and Federal requirements, and the City's safety and aesthetics goals.
• Reviews inspection reports and CCTV footage for existing underground infrastructure prior to construction and new underground infrastructure after construction.
• Coordinates and oversees testing of public infrastructure, including but not limited to compaction testing, concrete compressive strength testing, and quality control testing for water and wastewater facilities.
• Ensures that construction activities are in compliance with City, State, and Federal requirements, particularly stormwater and erosion control requirements.
• Reviews contractor invoices and pay requests for accuracy for public infrastructure projects.
• Assists in managing construction schedules.
• Reviews engineering construction plans and submittals; ensures submittals contain accurate material needs and materials meet specification requirements.
• Maintains positive and professional relationships with City staff, contractors, and developers.
• Develops punch lists for City staff and contractors for new construction or rehabilitation project needs.
• Identifies and communicates deficiencies during construction with City staff and contractors in a timely and professional manner.
• Provides GIS mapping updates to personnel based on field inspections; updates, finalizes, and files construction plans with the engineering division.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Considerable knowledge of street, drainage, grading, water, and wastewater construction and maintenance practices and procedures.
• Considerable knowledge of Federal, State, and Local regulations pertaining to street, drainage, grading, water, and wastewater operations.
• Ability to perform algebra, geometry, or statistics mathematical equations.
• Ability to read, interpret, and research construction plans, gauges, dials, meters, technical handbooks, ordinances, surveys, easements, deeds, and construction staking.
• Ability to professionally communicate with contractors, developers, and citizens.
• Regular, reliable, and punctual levels of attendance are essential job functions and expectations of this position.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to walk, stand, or sit for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to climb in and out of workplace vehicles/equipment.
• Must be able to crawl, reach, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, twist, and crouch when performing job duties.
• Is required to be able to carry, balance, lift, push, pull, and reach equipment and material weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Hearing, vision, and smell must be satisfactory to the degree that duties may be performed effectively and safely.

Environmental Conditions

• Majority of work is performed outdoors in all types of weather conditions.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Five years of experience in streets, drainage systems, grading, water, and wastewater systems maintenance and construction duties.
• Must have a valid Class C Texas Driver's License.

Closing Date/Time: ${closing_date}

Salary:

$24.42-$25.65