CEI Inspector

We are seeking a highly skilled CEI Inspector to join our Construction Engineering & Inspection (CEI) team in Western North Carolina. As a CEI Inspector, you will play a key role in overseeing, administering, and inspecting transportation projects, including roadways, bridges, railways, pedestrian pathways, ports, and aviation facilities.

• Monitor contractor activities, including earthmoving, paving, bridge construction, and traffic control, to ensure all work adheres to project plans and permits.
• Keep thorough records by preparing daily diaries, material reports, and field books for contractor payments, which will be crucial for project success.
• Conduct materials sampling, verify line and grade with survey equipment, and perform key calculations to ensure accurate construction processes.
• Perform DBE and EEO compliance surveys and verify that erosion control devices meet all environmental and permit requirements.
• Attend meetings, interact with third-party construction teams, and report to higher-level technical staff for project reviews.

• You have ONE of the following qualifications: a high school diploma/GED and 4+ years of highway-related construction or inspection (CEI) experience, or a 2-year technical degree or higher in Civil Engineering Technology or Surveying Technology with 2+ years of highway-related construction experience.
• You have at least TWO of the following NCDOT-based certifications: NCDOT QMS Roadway Certification, NCDOT Conventional Density Certification, NCDOT Concrete Field Technician Certification, NCDOT Erosion Control Level II, or NCDOT Nuclear Gauge Certification.
• You have strong communication skills (speaking, reading, and writing) using the English language.
• You have good math skills with a basic understanding of weight, volume, pressure, and units of measure.

For over 50 years, our collaborative approach to geotechnical, civil, environmental, and construction materials has offered innovative solutions to solve our clients' most complex challenges. We value eager, passionate, honest, and hard-working employees who strive to make positive impacts on our communities.

• Competitive Compensation
• Medical, Dental & Vision Plans with HSA and FSA options
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401K with Company Matching
• PTO with Rollover
• Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Credential Incentive Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Company Vehicle with Gas Card for Project-Based Work
• Equipment Stipend
• $2,000-5,000 Referral Bonuses
• & More

We continue to look for ways to promote mental and physical health and wellness for our organization. Come grow and thrive with us at S&ME.