Construction Inspector I or II - North Tarrant Area Office

Construction Inspector I or II – North Tarrant Area Office (2600697)

TxDOT's Fort Worth District is looking for a Construction Inspector I or II based in Euless, TX.

Work location:

2501 W Euless Blvd, Euless, TX 76040.

Inspects construction methods and workmanship to ensure contractors deliver roadways, bridges, traffic signals, airports, and related structures in accordance with plans and specifications. Acts as a consultant regarding work progress and problem resolution, serving as the sole inspector on smaller projects or assisting in overseeing large or complex projects within the district. Works under a licensed professional engineer who approves all work.

Minimum: $45,521.00 per year.
Maximum: $76,028.00 per year.

• Pay Basis:
  Yearly
• FLSA Status:
  Nonexempt
• Shift: Day
• Work Hours:
  
  Full‑time
• Location Flexibility:
  Onsite
• Travel:
  Yes, 5% of the time

• 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

• Calculates payments due to contractors for work completed.
• Consults with Project Engineers, resident project representatives and contractors' superintendents on work progress and construction problems; reviews equipment utilization data and time/cost estimates.
• Ensures contractors build roadways, bridges and related highway structures and/or airport improvements in accordance with plans and specifications.
• Observes and inspects ongoing construction work.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

• Handles problem calls from producers, suppliers, inspectors and construction project field personnel.
• Prepares and reviews correspondence.
• Calculates payments due to contractors for work completed.
• Conducts project reviews and coordinates inspections with various inspectors and other district/division project managers.
• Ensures contractors build roadways, bridges and related highway structures and/or airport improvements in accordance with plans and specifications.
• Prepares monthly and final estimates.
• Serves as a lead worker or project leader.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

• Education: High School Graduate or equivalent.
• Experience: No experience required; related college education or technical training may substitute.
• Licenses: Valid driver’s license; position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements.
• Methods for reviewing plans and specifications for compliance with requirements.
• Basic traffic management and control procedures.
• Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes.

• Education: High School Graduate or equivalent.
• Experience: 1 year of construction, construction inspection, engineering support, maintenance and repairs, materials or process inspection; or transportation engineering support related experience.
• Licenses: Valid driver’s license; position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements.
• Construction engineering policies and procedures.
• Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques.
• Basic traffic management and control procedures.
• The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.

This position is physically demanding and requires a pre‑employment physical. Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions and will be subject to random drug testing. Requires work weekends and holidays, work hours outside 8:00‑5:00, exposure to inclement weather, and wearing personal protective equipment.

• Employee Status:
  Regular
• Job Type: Standard
• Job Level: Non‑Management
• Job Posting Date:
  Mar 6, 2026
• Unposting Date:
  Mar 21, 2026
• State Job Titles:
  Engineering Specialist I / Engineering Specialist II (Codes: 2127 / 2128)
• Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes are available for veterans; consult the Texas Department of Transportation website for details.

The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.