CEI Inspector
Requisition Number: 2025-2510-01
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 CEI Inspectors to join our Transportation team within our North Carolina footprint (Asheville, Charlotte, Greensboro, Raleigh, and Wilmington) 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 the successful completion of projects. You may make key technical decisions and work independently or as part of a team on 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
- Highway-related construction or inspection experience
- A technical degree or higher in Civil Engineering Technology or Surveying Technology will equate to 1 year of experience
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You have any of the following active NCDOT-based certifications:
- QMS Roadway/Conventional Density/Concrete Field Technician/Erosion Control Level II and/or Nuclear Gauge
- Strong communication skills (speaking, reading, and writing) using the English language
- Good math skills with a basic understanding of weight, volume, pressure, and units of measure
- The understanding of a fluctuating schedule and interest in occasional travel
What to Expect:
With the use of Company-provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), this physically active job involves outdoor, hands-on work in all weather conditions. You'll be walking over rough terrain, standing for long periods (up to 12 hours), lifting and carrying 40-50 lbs. of materials and equipment, and safely handling field tools and maneuvering equipment on active construction sites.
You will also be exposed 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 your hands dirty? Apply today and take the first step toward an exciting future with S&ME!
This full-time role offers competitive pay based on experience. Candidates must comply with our Fleet Management, Substance Policy, and Reference Check requirements. Only candidates with valid employment eligibility (I-9) will be considered. Visa assistance is not available. S&ME reserves the right to hire internally or externally at any time. No candidate/recruiter calls, personal calls, or walk-ins are accepted.
