Construction Inspector III - Fort Bend Area Office - (2602029)
Position Information
The Fort Bend Area Engineer Office is looking for a driven and detail-oriented Construction Inspector III to join our team. You’ll be out in the field ensuring our roadway construction projects meet plans, specifications, and top-quality standards. With projects ranging from major highway improvements to local roadway upgrades, you’ll gain hands-on experience, expand your skills, and grow within the highway construction industry—all while helping shape the future of transportation in Fort Bend County. Join TxDOT and make an impact!
Minimum Salary: 48,244.00
Maximum Salary: 81,351.00
Pay Basis: Yearly
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Work Locations: Fort Bend County Ae/Maint 4235 SH 36 Rosenberg 77471
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time
Shift: Day Job
Shift Details: 40 Hrs./Week
Location Flexibility: Onsite
Benefits and Perks
At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:
- Retirement Plans
- Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
- Paid Leave and Holidays
- Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
- On-the-Job Training
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
- Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
- Family-Friendly Policies and Programs
In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.
For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package
To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)
Position Description
Inspects construction methods and workmanship to ensure contractors build roadways, bridges, traffic signals, airports and related structures in accordance with plans and specifications; acts as consultant regarding work progress and problem resolution; may serve as the only inspector on a construction project or assist in overseeing construction inspection activities for very large and complex projects within a district or conduct statewide construction inspection activities for ongoing airport improvement projects. Trains others. Responsible to a licensed professional engineer who has full authority for approval of all work. Work requires contact with contractors. May perform material tests and manufacturing process inspections at fabrication sites. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.
Essential Duties:
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.
Experience: 2 years of experience in construction, construction inspection, engineering support, maintenance and repairs, materials or process inspection; or transportation engineering support related experience. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Related college education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications
Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
Competencies:
Extensive knowledge of
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Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
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Methods for reviewing plans and specifications for compliance with requirements
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Construction engineering policies and procedures
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Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques
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Applicable testing methods, processes and procedures
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Basic traffic management and control procedures
Considerable knowledge of
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The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
Proficient skill in
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Performing calculations to include material and labor estimates, expenses, technical survey data and engineering
calculations -
Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
Other attributes
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Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that
support business objectives and goals
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
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Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
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Subject to noise
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Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs. at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs.
Conditions of Employment:
Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)
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This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.
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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.
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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.
Job: Engineering/Engr Support
Job Level: Non-Management
Job Posting: Aug 14, 2026, 9:06:51 AM
Unposting Date: Aug 28, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
State Job Title/s: Engineering Specialist III
State Job Code/s: 2129
Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)
TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.
To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.
https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions
Applicant Information
The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.
Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information
