Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Houston, TX
Job Type: Regular Full-time
Job Number: 17175
Department: Flood Control District
Opening Date: 09/17/2026
Closing Date: 10/18/2026 11:59 PM Central
Position DescriptionWhat you will do at Harris County Flood Control District: The Harris County Flood Control District (District) is seeking qualified candidates for the Construction Inspector role, which is responsible for observing, inspecting, and documenting work-in-progress on construction project sites to ensure the work is being performed in accordance with sealed and approved construction plans, sound construction practices, and all applicable local, state, and federal permitting and approvals. Inspections include site clearing observation, grading, excavation, backfilling, and/or the installation of reinforced concrete structures such as box culverts, low-flow sections, slope pavements, inlets, manholes, and street sections.
Essential Functions & Duties:Constructability Reviews & Project Delivery - Perform independent constructability reviews of District Capital Improvement Program, Bond Program, maintenance, partnership, and federally funded projects.
- Review project plans, specifications, estimates, schedules, and bid documents for construction feasibility and completeness.
- Conduct design milestone reviews (30%, 60%, 90%, and final design) and pre-advertisement readiness reviews.
- Evaluate construction sequencing, access, staging, temporary works, equipment requirements, and contractor means and methods.
- Provide recommendations to improve project cost, schedule, safety, quality, and long-term maintainability.
Construction Risk Assessment- Identify project delivery risks related to utilities, real estate, permitting, environmental constraints, geotechnical conditions, and site conditions.
- Evaluate construction impacts on flood risk, drainage operations, adjacent properties, utilities, and the public.
- Identify potential change order risks, claims, constructability conflicts, and ambiguities within contract documents.
- Support project risk assessments, partnering meetings, and construction readiness evaluations.
Technical Review & Quality Assurance - Review bid schedules, pay items, technical specifications, and special provisions for clarity, consistency, and constructability.
- Review proposed construction methods for flood control infrastructure, including channels, detention basins, storm sewer systems, levees, floodwalls, bridges, and related facilities.
- Provide technical review of contractor submittals, Requests for Information (RFIs), change requests, and field issues requiring construction expertise.
- Prepare technical memoranda, review comments, and presentations for project teams and executive leadership.
Project Coordination & Collaboration- Coordinate with Engineering, Construction, Watershed Operations, Environmental Services, Real Estate, Procurement, and project consultants.
- Support resolution of design and construction issues through collaboration with project delivery teams.
- Participate in valued engineering efforts and recommend alternative approaches to improve project delivery.
Continuous Improvement & Knowledge Management- Analyze lessons learned from completed projects and recommend improvements to District standards, specifications, and design practices.
- Support development of constructability review procedures, checklists, and best management practices.
- Identify recurring construction challenges and recommend process improvements to reduce future project risks.
Technical Leadership & Support- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers, inspectors, and project delivery staff.
- Support emergency response activities and technical evaluations related to flood infrastructure failures or operational issues.
- Serve as a construction technical resource for complex project delivery decisions.
Additional Responsibilities and Duties- Attend division and departmental staff meetings, meetings with coordination departments, vendors, and agencies.
- Attend seminars, conference workshops, re-certification, or other training programs and assist with department or District projects, as needed.
- Assume additional responsibilities as required, adapting to the District's evolving demands, responsibilities, needs, and objectives.
RequirementsEducation and Experience:- Requires a high school diploma or GED.
- Requires experience reviewing consultant deliverables and managing multidisciplinary coordination.
Certifications and Licensures:- Texas Class C Driver's License
- Texas issued Professional Engineer (PE) license, or the ability to obtain within 6 months of employment.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:- Advanced proficiency in reviewing engineering plans, specifications, and technical documentation.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to provide clear and actionable technical feedback.
- Strong expertise in civil engineering design principles, particularly drainage and flood control systems.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently with minimal supervision.
- Deep understanding of QA/QC principles, processes, and best practices.
- Ability to identify technical risks, inconsistencies, and constructability issues.
- Ability to lead cross-functional collaboration and influence quality outcomes, mentoring and developing junior engineering staff.
NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation
but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.
Preferences - Prefer a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related discipline from an ABET-accredited institution.
- Prefer experience with public-sector infrastructure projects, particularly flood control or stormwater systems.
- Prefer demonstrated experience in QA/QC program development and implementation.
- Prefer a minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in civil engineering, including design and/or construction of drainage or infrastructure projects.
General InformationPosition Type, Hours and Salary:- Regular | Full-Time | Exempt
- 40 hours per week
- Salary: To be discussed at interview
Physical Demands and Environmental Exposure:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:
- Frequent stooping, bending, reaching, lifting, and carrying of items up to 11 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds.
- Frequent driving of an ATV and/ or a pickup truck hauling a trailer with ATVs.
- Frequent walking several miles a day carrying a handheld computer, GPS device and camera.
- Frequent walking up and down steep slopes of ditches or on rough and uneven surfaces or ground such as sloping terrains, plowed or furrowed areas or construction sites.
- Work is performed outdoors where there will be routine exposure to significant levels of rain, heat, cold, moisture, air pollution, noise, wind and dust.
Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards. Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.HARRIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFITSHarris County offers a highly competitive benefits program, featuring a comprehensive group health plan and defined benefit retirement plan.
The following benefits are offered
only to Harris County employees in
regular (full-time) positions:
Health & Wellness Benefits
- Medical Coverage
- Dental Coverage
- Vision Coverage
- Wellness Plan
- Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)
- Eleven (11) County-observed holidays
- One (1) floating holiday per year
- Paid Parental Leave*
- Sick Leave
Retirement Savings Benefit
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
The following benefits are available to Harris County employees in
full-time and select
part-time positions:
- Professional learning & development opportunities
- Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan)
- Flexible work schedule*
- METRO RideSponsor Program*
* Participation may vary by County department. The employee benefits plans of Harris County are extended to all eligible participants across various departments with the exception of the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department, for which the cited Health & Wellness Benefits are administered through the State of Texas.
In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, group health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Harris County Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.
For plan details, visit the Harris County Benefits & Wellness website:01
Which of the following best describes your highest level of education completed as it relates to this position?Qualifying information must be documented in the Education section of your application.
- High School or GED diploma
- Associate Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree or higher
- None of the above
02
If you selected a college degree in response to the previous question, which of the following best describes your major?
- Civil Engineering
- Construction Management
- Other related field
- Unrelated field
- N/A; No degree
03
If you selected a college degree in response to question #1, did you complete an ABET-accredited degree program?
04
Are you a Professional Engineer (PE) licensed in the State of Texas?For verification purposes, certification details MUST be provided in the Certificates and Licenses section of your application.
- Yes, I am licensed in the State of Texas
- No, I am licensed in another state
- No, I am not a licensed PE
05
If you answered No in response to the previous question, are you eligible (under NCEES guidelines) to obtain/renew your PE licensure in the State of Texas within 6 months of hire?
- Yes
- No
- N/A; Currently licensed in Texas
06
In which of the following areas do you have demonstrated work experience?Select all that apply.Qualifying experience must be documented in the Work Experience section of your application.
- Reviewing engineering plans, specifications, and technical documentation
- Designing and/or constructing flood control or stormwater systems
- QA/QC program development and implementation
- Public-sector infrastructure projects
- None of the above
07
Which of the following best measures your progressive engineering experience in the area(s) selected in response to the previous question?Qualifying information must be documented in the Work Experience section of your application.
- Less than 4 full years
- Between 4 and 8 years
- Between 8 and 12 years
- Between 12 and 15 years
- 15 or more years
- N/A; No experience
08
Does your experience include managerial leadership of a multidisciplinary team?
09
Please provide details of your experience related to your responses to the previous questions. If you do not have related experience, type "None" in the space provided.Please provide a detailed response as attachments will not be reviewed during the initial screening process.
10
This position requires possession of a valid Texas-issued driver's license upon hire.If hired, will you be able to meet this requirement?If currently licensed, please be sure to include all related details in the Certificates and Licenses section
