Engineering Inspector , II, III

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The Engineering Inspector ensures the integrity and safety of the City’s infrastructure by inspecting water, wastewater, storm drainage, roadway, and bridge construction for compliance with City and State standards. It supports capital improvement projects through construction administration, plan review and evaluates development activities for adherence to drainage and floodplain regulations. The role also responds to drainage concerns, provides technical guidance to internal and external stakeholders, and helps maintain up-to-date technical specifications to support consistent and high-quality infrastructure development.

The following list highlights the main responsibilities of this position. While it covers the core tasks, it may not include every duty that could be assigned. Employees may be asked to take on other responsibilities as needed to support the team and department.

• Provides inspection services in relation to development projects.
• Monitors and ensures compliance with contract documents, plans, specifications, codes, regulations, ordinances, and permit requirements.
• Prepares and maintains project documentation including correspondence, daily reports, materials testing results, record drawings, submittals and change orders.
• Record job progress and document project issues daily
• Inspects construction sites to ensure safety practices are in compliance with City standards and OSHA rules and regulations
• Works with property owners and acts as a liaison between those owners and the Contractor
• Conducts weekly meetings with project managers and contractors.
• Attends pre-construction meetings with City personnel, engineers, contractors, and utility company representatives; discusses general project details; obtains 24-hour contact information from contractors.

• Maintains daily communication with Project Manager.
• Investigates, inspects, and provides technical assistance/response to concerns regarding construction activities, drainage complaints, and floodplain ordinances; coordinates inspection activities with other City departments, contractors, consultants, and outside agencies.

• Participates in the preparation and review of capital improvement, public improvement and site development plans including water, wastewater, storm drain, and/or street improvements.

In addition to Engineering Inspector I, the Engineering Inspector II:

• Provides inspection services in relation to capital improvement (up to 50% of workload) and development projects (rest of workload)
• Verifies quantities in relation to capital improvement project payment requisitions.
• Prepares and maintains project documentation for payment requests.
• Makes decisions under general supervision

In addition to Engineering Inspector II, the Engineering Inspector III:

• Provides inspection services in relation to capital improvement (up to 75% of workload) and development projects (rest of workload)
• Makes decisions under limited supervision

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• One (1) year progressively responsible engineering, construction or operations experience with strong knowledge of construction materials and methods.
• Knowledge and experience with various Windows software including Word, Excel, and Access required.
• Valid Texas driver's license with an acceptable driving record is required.

In addition to Engineering Inspector I, the Engineering Inspector II:

• Three (3) years…