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Travis County · 1 day ago

Engineering Tech Sr (Roadway Inspection)

Austin, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

Travis County is responsible for providing various community services, and they are seeking an Engineering Tech Sr to perform inspections work to ensure compliance with safety procedures. The role involves assessing road conditions, preparing inspection reports, and collaborating with contractors to monitor construction projects.

GovernmentInfrastructurePublic Safety

Responsibilities

Respond to citizen requests regarding road conditions, conducting site visits to assess issues and provide recommendations for repairs or maintenance

Perform regular inspections to assess the condition of existing road pavements and right-of-way

Evaluates roadway and right-of-way conditions for maintenance planning

Monitor the installation of Hot Mix Asphalt Concrete (HMAC) on new road projects

Prepare comprehensive inspection reports, documenting findings, observations, and any actions required for maintaining or repairing road surfaces

Utilize Excel to maintain and update spreadsheets for tracking ongoing projects, including timelines, costs, and project milestones

Collaborate closely with contractors and construction teams for monitoring subdivision site construction

Collaborate with site development contractors for the permitting log of first acceptance and End-Of-Warranty site walk throughs

Check ADA compliance of curb ramps, driveways, sidewalks, and other pedestrian pathways

Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Qualification

Engineering principlesInspection methodsCADD softwareGIS softwareMathematical methodsReport preparationProject managementVerbal communicationWritten communicationProblem-solving

Required

Associate's degree in a related Engineering discipline AND three (3) years of related, increasingly responsible inspection work experience

Any combination of education and experience that has been achieved and is equivalent to the stated education and experience and required knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this job

Valid Texas Driver's License

Certified Erosion, Sediment and Storm Water Inspector (CESSWI); OR, Certified Inspector of Sediment and Erosion Control (CISEC); OR, Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC)

The CESSWI, CISEC and CPESC license must be obtained within six (6) months of date of hire

Knowledge of methods and procedures used in inspecting

Knowledge of Federal, State and Local applicable laws, regulatory codes, rules, permits, licenses, practices, standards, policies and procedures

Knowledge of principles, methods, practices and techniques of engineering

Knowledge of advanced mathematical and statistical methods as used in engineering and planning

Knowledge of engineering maps and records

Knowledge of principles and practices related to public works projects and or contract plans, specifications and estimates

Knowledge of methods, practices, and techniques of inspections, compliance and enforcement

Knowledge of computer equipment to include word processing, presentations, spreadsheets, databases, maps, records, graphics, project scheduling and management, and other related engineering applications

Knowledge of business letter writing, grammar and punctuation, and report preparation

Skill in interpreting written documents, including construction plans, engineered blue prints, specifications and contract provisions

Skill in interpreting laboratory test data

Skill in analyzing data, technical engineering data and reports

Skill in applying principles and practices as used in engineering

Skill in adapting approved engineering methods and standards a variety of engineering projects

Skill in using and caring for equipment, tools and testing materials

Skill in using and caring for computer-aided design and drafting (CADD), Geographic Information System (GIS) and other related electronic equipment

Skill in explaining complicated technical problems in simple non-technical language

Skill in problem-solving and technical decision-making for developing effective solutions

Skill in both verbal and written communication

Ability to interpret maps, plans, specifications, standards, policies, procedures and regulatory codes

Ability to perform technical research, calculations, and computations, and prepare plans and reports

Ability to manage time well, perform multiple tasks and organize diverse activities

Ability to convey ideas and concepts verbally and in writing

Ability to perform in a stressful environment while maintaining a professional manner

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with County employees and officials, developers, engineers, contractors, representatives of outside agencies, and the general public

Physical requirements include the ability to lift/carry up to 10-60 pounds occasionally, visual acuity, mental effort, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer, and viewing screens for long periods

Subject to standing, sitting, walking, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, kneeling, pushing, pulling, reaching, twisting, balancing, driving, repetitive motion, and client/customer contact to perform the essential functions

Subject to contact with noise, vibration, fumes, foul odor, dirt, dust, mist, gases, and poor ventilation

Requires use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, and gloves

Requires fieldwork, and exposure to traffic, public work development sites, construction site hazards, climbing and walking and traveling over rough, uneven, mud, rocky, high grass terrain, and indoors/outdoors in all types of weather (excessive heat and cold)