Bridge Inspector Jobs in Laredo, TX (NOW HIRING)

Performs complex transportation engineering work in one or more functional areas such as planning, project development and design, construction, transportation/traffic operations and/or maintenance. Ensures compliance with applicable federal and state laws, policies, procedures, standards and guidelines. Work requires contact with governmental officials and private entities. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

• Assists with design, computer operations and plan preparation.
• Assists districts with bridge inspection-related matters
• Performs engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts. 
• Reviews designs and detailed drawings of bridges and related structures prepared by other engineers and technicians.
• Recommends bridge replacement, bridge rehabilitation and repair of damaged bridges.
• Designs complex bridge projects and performs specialized design.
• Provides technical assistance in drainage design, resolution of drainage complaints, hydraulics evaluations and other hydrology matters.
• Utilizes project management principles in initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, and closing for transportation projects.
• Serves as a project manager overseeing consultants performing advanced and complex engineering work.
• Monitors consultants' progress and work quality; checks invoices and associated documents; prepares supplemental agreements 
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
   

Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS.

Transportation Engineer II:

• 5 years engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience 

Transportation Engineer III

• 6 years engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience 

Transportation Engineer IV

• 7 years engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience 

(Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

• Valid US driver's license at time of application.

• Licensed Professional Engineer*

• For Bridge Inspection: Must have completed a comprehensive training course based on the Bridge Inspector's Training Manual or NICET Level III or IV certification in Bridge Safety Inspection within (1) year of date of hire. 

*Professional engineers licensed in another state in the United States, but not currently licensed in the State of Texas, must (1) meet the license requirements of the State of Texas Engineering Practices Act, (2) obtain a professional engineering license from the State of Texas within six (6) months of the date of hire, and (3) sign an agreement to that effect as a condition of employment.

• Communicate effectively
• Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements.
• Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others.
• Construction, operation and maintenance of traffic control devices.
• Bridge construction and evaluation methods, procedures and regulations
• Budgeting methods and procedures.
• Pavement concepts, methods, policies and requirements.
• Design and plan preparation methods and requirements.
• Bridge inspection and appraisal methods and procedures.
• Program/project planning, development, and management methodologies
   

• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions.
• Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling.
• Required to wear protective, hard hat, or other device.
• Medium work: Periodically carry objects up to 25 lbs.
• Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words.
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading.
   

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.