Airport Structural QA Inspectors (CWI/Steel) - Austin
About The Position
Geometrics Engineering is seeking experienced Structural QA Inspectors (CWI/Steel) to support terminal, airfield, and campus-wide construction projects at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS). This position will support the Austin Expansion and Development Program and is critical to ensuring construction activities comply with contract documents, approved plans, applicable codes, FAA and airport standards, and quality assurance requirements. QA Inspectors will provide on-site field verification, documentation, coordination with contractors, and support to Construction Managers and airport stakeholders throughout the construction lifecycle. The Structural QA Inspector will support the inspection of structural elements for airport terminal, airfield-adjacent, and campus-wide construction projects. This role emphasizes steel, concrete, foundations, and welding quality in compliance with contract documents and structural codes.
Requirements
- Minimum 5+ years of construction inspection experience, preferably on aviation or large infrastructure projects.
- Demonstrated experience with structural steel and reinforced concrete construction.
- Strong understanding of structural codes and standards (IBC, ACI, AISC, AWS).
- Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and third-party inspection reports.
- Ability to pass TSA background checks and obtain airport security credentials.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Inspect structural steel installation including bolting, welding, member alignment, and coatings.
- Observe reinforced concrete placement, consolidation, curing, rebar placement, formwork, and tolerances.
- Inspect post-tensioned and prestressed concrete operations including tendon installation, stressing, grouting, and elongation verification.
- Inspect foundations and deep foundations including drilled shafts, piles, anchors, and integrity testing.
- Coordinate and witness material testing such as concrete cylinders, weld testing, and nondestructive testing (UT, MT, PT).
- Document deficiencies, communicate findings, and track corrective actions to resolution.
Benefits
- Health and dental coverage (Geometrics covers employees 100%, with supplemental support for spouse/dependents).
- Short-term disability (STD), long-term disability (LTD), accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), and life insurance provided at no cost.
- Generous PTO package.
- 10 company holidays.
- 2 floating holidays.
- Yearly 401(k) contributions (3% of annual salary).
- BYOD cellphone reimbursement.
- Toll reimbursements if applicable.
- Visa/PERM sponsorship if applicable.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
