Senior Engineering Inspector

City of Conroe•Conroe, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Engineering Inspector inspects construction methods and workmanship on City construction projects to ensure compliance in accordance with plans and specifications, including City Subdivisions Ordinance and the legally established construction standards, enforcement codes, and requirements for civil engineering projects.

Requirements

Associate's degree in related field and five years of experience in construction inspection activities with a municipality, public entity, or a consulting civil engineering firm; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Possession of a valid class "C" Texas driver's license or higher.
Knowledge of engineering project plans and specifications, contract documents, bid items, and City requirements.
Knowledge of applicable inspection methods, procedures, and techniques.
Knowledge of applicable testing methods, procedures, and techniques.
Knowledge of code requirements and how they apply to a project.
Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, schematics, blueprints, and maps.
Ability to read civil engineering drawings for public works projects (water, sewer, and streets).
Ability to establish elevations using surveying equipment required.
Ability to prepare and maintain records, files, and reports.
Ability to conduct a simple field investigation of the location of water and sewer lines, open manhole covers, walk across ditches, and help survey crew.
Ability to drive to the sites, set the survey equipment to check elevations and alignment of work, and inspect pipes in ditches.
Must pass background check and pre-employment substance abuse screening as a condition of employment.
A motor vehicle record check and job-related doctor's physical exam may also be required.
Safety-sensitive positions remain subject to random drug and alcohol testing after hire.

Responsibilities

Inspects construction methods and workmanship on City construction projects to ensure compliance in accordance with plans and specifications, including City Subdivisions Ordinance and the legally established construction standards, enforcement codes, and requirements for civil engineering projects.