Construction Engineering Inspector/Technician

Are we the road to your future?Volkert is employee owned and a Top 100 design firm, committed to providing clients with creative solutions for sustainability, including improvements to infrastructure, the environment, and natural resources. Founded in 1925, Volkert is celebrating a century of serving our employees, clients, partners, and communities. We are currently searching for an experienced Construction Engineering Inspector/Technician with relevant industry certifications to join our team in St. Louis, MO, or surrounding area.As a CEI Inspector/Technician, work is primarily routine and standardized inspection work which may include manual or electronic calculations and computations. You will perform independent inspection and documentation of construction processes and our team to assure compliance with the construction contract. Guidance to accomplish assignments is provided by higher level Inspectors, Project Engineers, or Resident Engineers.What you’ll be doing:Making and checking engineering computationsDocumenting/Inspecting construction workMaterials testing in the fieldInspection of truck load tickets for aggregate, asphalt, or concreteWriting daily inspection reports, performing verification testing, and documenting test results and observationsPerforming SWPPP inspectionsAssisting in all types of record keeping and field measurements, as neededWork is performed under the general supervision of the Resident Engineer and/or Construction Engineering and Inspection ManagerWhat you need to have:High School Diploma or equivalentTwo (2) years of experience in construction inspection, any prior experience in bridge and/or roadway construction inspection is preferredSome MoDOT and/or local agency inspection experience is a plusMust have a valid driver’s license and immediate ability to work in the United StatesMust be able to work nights and weekends as requiredMust apply safety philosophy and program to all operationsAbility to pass a pre-employment drug screening to ensure a safe and productive work environment. Volkert adheres to federal guidelines, which may include testing for substances such as marijuana. Please note that federal regulations may differ from state-specific guidelines.Valid driver’s license.A satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR).What we would prefer you to bring to Volkert:At least 6 years of inspection experience with some MoDOT Technician CertificationsACI Field and/or Strength, Troxler or similar state DOT certification are preferred but not requiredCharacteristics of a successful Volkert team member:Be a brand ambassador for the company who engages in diversity and inclusion,Be self-motivated to meet individual goals and maintain accountability in a team environmentExercise initiative and independent judgement in the solution of work problemsBe able to communicate effectively- verbal and writtenBe able to multi-task in a team environmentVolkert Perks:Competitive compensationFlexibility and a positive work/life balanceChallenging and innovative projectsEmployee referral programProfessional developmentEmployee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matchingPaid Time Off (PTO) and holidaysMedical, Dental, & VisionEmployer-Paid Life/AD&D insuranceEmployer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disabilityWellness incentivesAdditional voluntary benefitsThe words from our Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Thomas A. Hand, PE, capture best how you can make an impact while working for Volkert.“For a century, Volkert has done meaningful work that improves our infrastructure and quality of life throughout our communities. We are proud of our one-hundred-year legacy and humbled by the opportunities ahead of us as we look forward to our next century of service. With our commitment to employee ownership and sustainable growth, you can build a career here that really makes a difference.”– Thomas A. Hand, PE, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive OfficerEOE-Race/Sex/Vets/DisabledVolkert does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.Missouri #LI-DNI