NEOGOV · 4 hours ago
Engineering Inspector Specialist Sr (Building Construction Inspector)
Austin, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$62K/yr - $77K/yr
3+ years expNEOGOV is looking for a Senior Engineering Inspector Specialist to join Travis County’s Facilities Management Department. This role involves performing complex inspections to ensure compliance with various regulations and standards, supervising a team of inspectors, and conducting site visits to evaluate construction projects.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Perform inspections of building construction projects for compliance of contracts, regulatory codes, specifications, rules, licenses, standards, policies and procedures. Review plans and specifications. Ensure quality and proper environmental procedures
Supervises and performs inspections for compliance of contracts, regulatory codes, specifications, rules, permits, licenses, standards, policies and procedures. Reviews plans, specifications, and prepares project estimates. Ensures quality and proper environmental management procedures
Conducts site visits to collect data. Evaluates progress and notes field conditions
Provides technical interpretation and explanation of information and policies and procedures to the public, County staff and officials, developers, designers, architects, engineers, contractors and representatives of outside agencies
Participates in the processing of permits. Ensures compliance with permits. Performs complaint investigation and enforcement
Reviews and interprets plans, specifications, estimates, plats, maps and County standards
Develops, maintains and updates databases. Prepares technical and administrative project documents and reports
Researches, investigates and analyzes problems and issues. Prepares recommendations, including solutions, for professional staff
Maintains accurate records and notes, and of office work activities
Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Qualification
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
Must have a valid TX Driver's License
Must have prior building inspection experience including building envelope construction, interior renovations, HVAC systems, plumbing systems, electrical systems and site work
Must pass a criminal background check for CJIS clearance
Applicants are required to successfully pass the background investigation, including fingerprint clearance
Knowledge of methods and procedures used in inspecting
Knowledge of Federal, State, Local and County applicable laws, rules, regulations, permits, licenses, practices, standards, policies and procedures
Knowledge of supervisory principles, practices and techniques
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
Benefits
Paid vacation & sick leave
Outstanding health & dental insurance
A free health clinic for you & your dependents
A generous retirement plan
Comprehensive health insurance
A no-cost, on-site Health and Wellness clinic
Longevity pay
Paid vacations
Sick time and personal holidays
An industry competitive salary structure
Membership in the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees Union
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Parental Leave
Tuition Refund
Workers' Compensation
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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