Engineering Inspector

Description

Salary Range: $56,804.18 - $

This position is for an engineering inspector in the Engineering Department. The position ensures the integrity, safety, and compliance of port infrastructure and projects through field inspections, documentation, and collaboration with project teams.

• Conduct visual, dimensional, and non-destructive testing (NDT) inspections.
• Verify materials, equipment, labor, and other work and installations against approved drawings, specifications, and quality plans.
• Identify and document non-conformances; issue field reports and track corrective actions to closure.
• Prepare detailed inspection reports with photos, measurements, and code references.
• Perform field visits and observations on behalf of the Port for Engineering Department.
• May accompany survey crew in the field to locate grading markers or to collect data required for revision of construction drawings.
• Collect and interpret survey and engineering data; establish and maintain filing and records keeping systems.
• Apply standard formulas to calculate area, volume, distance, grade, triangulation, evaluations, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of symbols, terminology, and accepted standards used in construction and engineering fields.
• Considerable knowledge of Marine, Rail, Road, and Building construction standards and design.
• Ability to identify discrepancies between design work and port specifications; read and interpret engineering, architectural, and construction drawings.
• Ability to work effectively in a group setting; establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to multi-task and handle multiple project assignments.

• Graduation from high school or possession of a GED certificate.
• Five (5) years of experience in Civil, Structural or Marine construction and/or design.
• Or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience that would reasonably be expected to provide the job-related competencies listed above.

• Incumbent must possess a current and valid Florida Motor Vehicle Operator’s License or be capable of obtaining one within thirty days from the date of hire.
• Must successfully pass a seaport security background check and compliance for a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
• May be required to obtain license as a drone pilot.
• Operates small work boats (e.g., 15–25 ft) for inspections; captures high-resolution aerial photos and 4K video using drones to document structural conditions, corrosion, or defects.

Moderate – Occasionally lifts up to 50 pounds.

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend work may demand.

Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and/or overnight travel may rarely be required.

Environmental Exposure

Inside: 30% Outside: 70%

Work is performed primarily indoors though the employee will be required to go out of the office in the field. Employee will also be exposed to minimal noise and vibration.

Must be able to clearly see the computer monitor, and road (while driving) with or without corrected vision. Must be able to judge or distinguish distance and space relationships. Must be able to hear within a normal range with or without a hearing device.

Port Tampa Bay is an Equal Opportunity Employer.