Salary : See Position Description
Location : Waco, TX
Job Type : Full Time
Job Number : 2025-01202
Department : INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES
Opening Date : 09 / 04 / 2025
Summary
Minimum Starting Salary : $24.7045 per hour
The City of Waco Seeks :
The City of Waco is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Engineering Inspector to oversee and inspect construction projects for compliance with relevant codes, standards, and specifications. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of civil engineering principles and possess excellent communication and documentation skills.
Required :
H.S. Diploma or GED equivalent and 2 years of journey-level experience in general construction or building inspection experience required.Valid Texas Driver's License required.Class C Water Operator license from Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) within 2.5 years; according to the needs of the City, additional training and certification may be required.Position Description :
Under basic supervision, reviews civil engineering plans and specifications and inspects construction projects to ensure compliance with approved documents, City of Waco ordinances, design manuals, and standard details. Verifies that work in the right-of-way and easements meets City safety requirements and construction standards.
Essential Functions :
Inspects City funded and development construction projects to ensure full compliance with approved plans, ordinances, and City standards.Communicates with contractors and developers on corrective measures to bring work into compliance.Enforces safety requirements on-site and documents deficiencies or deviations; escalates significant issues to Supervisor for resolution.Maintains thorough inspection records, prepares clear reports, and updates documentation for project files and progress payments.Performs detailed field inspections to assess quality, materials and utility testing, and evaluate workmanship, site conditions, and overall project progress.Coordinates inspection activities with other City departments, outside agencies, and utility providers to keep projects moving smoothly.Monitors project schedules and sequencing to ensure inspection coverage aligns with critical work activities.Reviews project plans and specifications in advance to anticipate inspection needs and verify requirements.Participates in pre-construction meetings to clarify requirements and inspection expectations.Operate a City-issued vehicle equipped with surveying tools, testing instruments, and safety equipment to travel to construction and infrastructure sites, perform field inspections, collect data, and ensure compliance with the engineering standards, project specifications, and regulatory requirements. Routine driving is required between multiple project locations daily under varying weather, traffic conditions and occasionally at night.Provides after-hours support when needed, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, to respond to emergencies or critical project activities.Performs other related duties as assigned.Complies with all policies and standards.Supports the relationship between the City of Waco and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with residents, visitors, and City staff, maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City informationLives the City of Waco Values : equity & inclusion, excellence & innovation, integrity, people, and teamwork.The City of Waco offers a complete benefits package for eligible employees including; health, dental, vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Accounts, life insurance, long term and short term disability, retirement, deferred compensation plans, holidays, vacation, sick leave, credit union and savings bonds.
To learn more about the benefits offered, visit our Benefits page .
Why Work For Waco :
Meaningful and challenging workMake a difference and improve communitiesCompetitive Salary and BenefitsFull Range of Benefits, including Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
Mandatory TMRS Retirement Plan with a 2 : 1 City MatchEducation Assistance ProgramPaid Parental LeaveEmployee AssistanceLongevity PayAnd More!Chance to do work you are passionate aboutDesire to give back01
Do you have a H.S. Diploma or GED equivalent?
YesNo02
How many years of journey-level experience in general construction or building inspection experience do you have listed on your application?
03
Do you have a valid Texas Driver's License?
YesNo04
Do you have a Class C Water Operator license from Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)?
YesNoRequired Question