Job Description
Job Description
CEI Inspector
Requisition Number: 2025-1350-14
Build Your Career. Own Your Future.
At S&ME, you're more than just an employee-you're an employee-owner of a 100% employee-owned company that has been solving complex geotechnical, civil, environmental, and construction materials testing challenges for over 50 years. We're invested in your success and offer a career path with growth opportunities, training, and hands-on field experience. Join a team that values safety, integrity, and teamwork while offering industry-leading benefits, including, but not limited to:
- Medical, dental & vision plans with HSA and FSA options
- 100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- 401(k) with company matching
- PTO with rollover
- Maternity/paternity leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Company vehicle & fuel card for project-based work
- Employee recognition & credential incentive programs
- $2,000-5,000 referral bonuses and more!
Your Role: Hands-On, Impactful, and Fast-Paced
S&ME is currently seeking full-time CEI Inspectors to join our Transportation team in the Charlotte, North Carolina and surrounding areas. Being a CEI (Construction Engineering and Inspection) Inspector means ensuring transportation projects like roadways, bridges, greenways, airports, ports, and rail transportation projects meet safety, quality, and regulatory standards. Your expertise ensures compliance and quality in every aspect of construction.
What You Will Do:
As a CEI Inspector, you'll play a critical role in overseeing contractor activities and ensuring successful project completion. In this mid-level or lead technician role, you may make key technical decisions, and work independently on medium-sized projects or as part of a team on larger projects.
- Oversee construction activities, such as earthmoving, paving, bridge construction, and traffic control, to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, and safety standards.
- Inspect erosion control measures and environmental compliance while performing material sampling and quality testing.
- Prepare detailed daily inspection reports, document contractor performance, and process payment records.
- Conduct calculations, maintain records of material quantities, and ensure project timelines are met.
- Attend progress and safety meetings, working closely with contractors, engineers, and stakeholders to resolve project challenges.
- Perform DBE/EEO compliance surveys to verify adherence to inclusivity and workforce standards.
Compensation is based on experience, with additional bonuses for holding relevant certifications.
What We're Looking For:
- A high school diploma/GED and 2+ years of highway-related construction or inspection experience OR a 2-year technical degree or higher in Civil Engineering Technology or Surveying Technology with 1 year of highway-related construction experience
- You have at least two (2) active NCDOT-based certifications:
- QMS Roadway/Conventional Density/Concrete Field Technician/Erosion Control Level II and/or Nuclear Gauge
- 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
What to Expect:
With the use of Company-provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):
- Outdoor, hands-on work in all weather conditions.
- Walking over rough terrain and standing for long periods (up to 12 hours).
- Lifting and carrying 40-50 lbs. of materials and equipment.
- Safely handling field tools and maneuvering equipment on active construction sites.
- Exposure to highway traffic, uneven terrain, and heavy machinery, with potential for extended hours, weekends, and holidays.
Why Join S&ME?
At S&ME, your career growth matters. You'll receive professional training, work on exciting projects, and be part of a company that truly invests in its people. This is more than a job-it's a chance to build a long-term career in the engineering and construction industry.
Ready to Get Started?
Apply today and take the first step toward an exciting future with S&ME!
This is a full-time position with competitive pay based on experience. The successful candidate must meet the requirements of the company's Fleet Management Program, Substance Policy, and Reference Check Program. Submit resume, cover letter, and salary expectations for consideration. Only qualified candidates with acceptable employment eligibility verification (I-9) will be considered. Visa assistance is not provided. S&ME reserves the right to fill this position with an internal or external candidate at any time during the search. S&ME is not responsible for unauthorized job postings or submissions of resumes using external links/websites.
No candidate/recruiter calls, personal calls, or walk-ins are accepted.
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