Structural Field Inspector - Asset Management
Location: Dallas, TX and Houston, TX Business Unit: Asset Integrity Reports To: Field Project Manager / Asset Management Program Manager
About Orbital Engineering
For more than 55 years, Orbital Engineering, Inc. ("Orbital") has partnered with industrial owners to create, improve, and sustain critical infrastructure. Our Asset Management and Asset Integrity services help clients proactively manage aging assets, reduce risk, and make informed lifecycle decisions through engineering, inspection, and data‑driven programs.
Orbital team members are guided by a shared commitment to trusted relationships, accountability, innovation, and technical excellence. We are seeking field‑oriented professionals who value safety, attention to detail, and delivering high‑quality inspection data that directly supports long‑term asset management decisions.
Position Summary
Orbital is seeking a Structural Field Inspector to support the execution of Asset Integrity and Asset Management programs at client facilities in rural areas between Dallas, TX and Houston, TX. This role is responsible for performing field inspections of existing structural assets, documenting observed conditions, and collecting accurate, defensible data that supports risk‑based decision making.
The Structural Field Inspector works closely with the Field Project Manager and Asset Management Program Manager to ensure inspections are performed safely, consistently, and in accordance with established standards, procedures, and client requirements. This position is field‑focused and requires regular travel to industrial facilities.
Key Responsibilities
Field Inspection & Data Collection
• Perform field inspections of existing industrial structures, including structural steel, reinforced concrete, foundations, platforms, walking‑working surfaces, conveyors, bins, silos, stacks, and similar assets • Execute inspections in accordance with Orbital inspection procedures, industry standards, and client‑specific requirements • Identify, photograph, and accurately document observable structural deficiencies, damage, deterioration, and safety concerns • Communicate Priority 1 (P1) or critical findings promptly to the Field Project Manager or Program Manager during field activities when required
Safety & Compliance
• Comply with all Orbital, client, OSHA, MSHA, and site‑specific safety requirements • Review and follow client safety procedures and complete all required safety documentation prior to and during field work • Ensure all inspection tools, equipment, and personal protective equipment (PPE) are in good working condition prior to use
Reporting & Documentation
• Collect high‑quality field notes, photographs, measurements, and supporting documentation • Assist with the preparation of inspection reports and deliverables by providing clear, complete, and well‑organized field data • Maintain accurate records of inspected assets, locations, and observations to support Asset Management databases and long‑term tracking
Team & Client Coordination
• Coordinate daily field activities with the Field Project Manager, inspectors, and client site contacts • Maintain professional working relationships with client operations, maintenance, and engineering personnel • Support mentoring of junior inspectors and field staff as needed
Qualifications
• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent combination of education and hands‑on inspection experience • Minimum of 3-7 years of experience performing structural or asset integrity inspections in industrial environments • Experience working at asset‑intensive facilities such as power generation, oil & gas, refining, chemical processing, manufacturing, steel, mining, or materials processing sites • Strong understanding of structural components and common deterioration mechanisms • Ability to accurately document field observations using written notes and photographs • Willingness and ability to travel regularly to client sites and work in industrial environments
Preferred Qualifications
• TWIC card holder • Prior experience supporting Asset Management, Asset Integrity, Mechanical Integrity (MI), or Risk‑Based Inspection (RBI) programs • Familiarity with digital inspection tools, mobile data collection, or asset tracking systems • Experience working in a consulting engineering or inspection services environment
About Orbital
Orbital has provided worldwide professional engineering and consulting services since 1969. Our Asset Integrity and Asset Management programs help clients proactively manage risk, improve safety, and extend the service life of critical infrastructure through consistent, high‑quality inspection practices. A commitment to excellence and hard work will be rewarded with a competitive salary, career advancement opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, 401(k), and supplemental insurance.
Orbital Engineering, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO/AA/M/F/V/D). Orbital seeks diversity among its employees. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform essential job functions.
Since 1969, Orbital Engineering, Inc. has partnered with the industrial sector to provide full-service solutions in engineering and design, construction management and QA/QC, safety, and asset integrity services. Our expertise in Transmission & Distribution, Midstream and Downstream Oil, Gas and Chemical, Metals, and Infrastructure has allowed us to successfully support our customers both nationally and abroad. In having customers ranging from Fortune 500 companies to local municipal authorities, Orbital Engineering, Inc. understands how to technically and cost-effectively manage projects of all sizes.
Orbital Engineering, Inc. is a customer-centered organization committed to establishing long-term business partners and providing innovative solutions. Acknowledging that a superior deliverable is always the expected outcome, our staff is trained to create a customer experience focused on effective communication, a customized project delivery approach and complete transparency.
While our subject matter and technical expertise is comparable to much larger organizations, Orbital Engineering, Inc. maintains the flexibility and ability to provide personal attention at all levels.
For 50 years, Orbital Engineering, Inc. has been a strategic partner to the world’s most successful businesses with a strong reputation in providing engineering and design, construction management and QA/QC, safety and asset integrity services with an exceptional personal touch. Having completed over 25,000 successful projects across our regional offices, Orbital Engineering, Inc. has refined its process of leveraging subject matter expertise and available resources to provide a well-qualified team that strives to exceed the project expectations.