Signal Inspector Jobs in Austin, TX (NOW HIRING)

Build Safer, Smarter Corridors

Join us to lead complex field operations that power signalized intersections, ITS networks, and roadway lighting. Your leadership will turn plans into safe, high-quality installations delivered on schedule and within budget.

• Safety Leadership: Champion OSHA, TxDOT, COSA, COA, and company safety standards; run daily huddles and targeted audits (traffic control, excavation, lifting, fall protection, electrical, confined space, equipment); support investigations, corrective actions, and retraining.
• Field Execution: Oversee daily work for underground and overhead scopes: utility locating, trenching/boring, conduit placement, foundations, pole erection, cabling, cabinet install, testing, and activation.
• Technical Direction: Interpret and enforce plans, specifications, MUTCD/NEC standards, cabinet drawings, wiring diagrams, and traffic control plans; verify layouts for poles, foundations, conduits, pull boxes, cabinets, detection, and pedestrian features.
• Complex Operations: Define means and methods for crane/bucket operations, high-mast or large sign installation, deep excavation, night work, and phasing in live traffic.
• QA/QC: Ensure compliance for foundations, conduit systems, wiring/grounding/terminations, cabinet installs, testing readiness, punch-list completion, and acceptance.
• Troubleshooting: Lead resolution for detection systems, MMUs/conflict monitors, controllers, communications, and field devices.
• Resource Planning: Set production goals; allocate crews, equipment, and sequencing to protect the schedule; coordinate bucket trucks, crane trucks, pressure diggers, trenchers, hydrovacs, HDD rigs, TMAs, PCMS, arrow boards, excavators, and support equipment.
• Materials & Inventory: Monitor signal materials, consignment items, equipment, and high-demand components to avoid shortages, downtime, damage, and waste.
• Documentation & Reporting: Keep accurate daily logs, quantities, redlines, testing records, production reports, and HCSS data; participate in L10s, look-aheads, and coordination meetings; report schedule/budget risks to Project Management and the Area Superintendent.
• Stakeholder Interface: Serve as the field point for inspectors, agencies, utilities, and clients; coordinate inspections, testing, energization, and final acceptance; represent the company at precon, progress, coordination, and closeout/walkthrough meetings; maintain site professionalism, housekeeping, traffic control, and public interface.
• Leadership: Direct Foremen and multiple underground/overhead crews; drive standard work, lessons learned, field training, and continuous improvement. Perform other duties as assigned.

• 7–10+ years in traffic signal or closely related electrical/civil construction with Superintendent or senior Foreman experience.
• Expertise in signals, ITS, illumination, underground conduit/foundations, and overhead signal installation.
• Proficient with TxDOT, COSA, COA, NEC, MUTCD, project specs, and signal QA/QC practices.
• Skilled at reading plans, wiring diagrams, cabinet drawings, traffic control plans, and schedules.
• OSHA 30 preferred; excavation/trenching competent person and IMSA certifications preferred.
• Comfort with iPad-based field applications and HCSS for time, quantities, diaries, and documentation.
• Proven leadership, communication, planning, and problem-solving.
• Valid driver’s license; available for nights, weekends, or emergency response as needed.
• High school diploma/equivalent required; related electrical or construction management coursework preferred.

Work Conditions
Active, outdoor construction environments with frequent walking/standing/climbing over uneven terrain; occasional bending and lifting up to 50 lbs; clear communication around traffic and energized equipment in high-noise conditions; daily PPE required; exposure to weather, dust, traffic, electrical hazards, heights, and extended hours.

• Medical, dental, and vision options
• Company-paid basic dental, life insurance, and short- and long-term disability
• Voluntary life, accident, critical illness, and pet insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Quarterly bonus program
• PTO, paid holidays, and a paid winter company break (eligible roles)
• EAP and wellness resources
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education support
• Scholarships for dependents of eligible employees
• Company events, community engagement, and quarterly State of the Company meetings

• Project Management; Construction Management
• Electrical Troubleshooting; Quality Control
• Electrical/Electronic Systems
• Electrical Schematic and Blueprint Reading
• Illumination; Traffic Signals; Transportation

• HCSS
• Microsoft Office

E-Z Bel Construction, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status. E-Z Bel Construction, LLC participates in E-Verify, a federal system that allows enrolled employers to confirm the employment eligibility of newly hired employees.