CEI Inspector - S&ME, Inc.

CEI Inspector

Requisition Number: 2024-1580-03

S&ME is hiring full-time CEI Inspectors to join our Construction Engineering & Inspection (CEI) team in Greensboro, North Carolina. This role is ideal for inspectors looking to enhance their CEI career playing a key role in important transportation projects. You'll have the flexibility to live within an hour of the project site and access to a company vehicle to commute directly to project sites.

About The Role:

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. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure that contractors meet all contract requirements, plans, and specifications. This position involves both indoor and outdoor work, exposing you to diverse weather conditions and field environments. Flexibility is essential, as extended hours, including weekends and holidays, may be required.

• Monitor contractor activities, including earthmoving, paving, bridge construction, and traffic control. Ensure all work adheres to project plans and permits.
• Keep thorough records by preparing daily diaries, material reports, and field books for contractor payments. Your documentation 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.

Pay rate is based on the level of experience. Additional incentives are available for existing applicable certifications.

About You:

• You have ONE of the following:
  • High school diploma/GED required and 4+ years of highway-related construction or inspection (CEI) experience
  • 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
  • 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

We Are S&ME:

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. Together, our work results in lasting positive community impacts across the country.

Collectively, we are 1000+ proud employee-owners across 10+ states and value eager, passionate, honest, and hard-working employees who strive to make positive impacts on our communities. With employee ownership at our foundation, we are all vested in the success of each other and S&ME. We know that creating an environment where employees can grow and flourish, both professionally and personally, leads to our collective drive for success. That's why we put our employees first in everything from safety to opportunity.

What We Offer:

S&ME provides a comprehensive benefits package to support you and your family, as well as career development resources. 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!

• 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!

If you are seeking a challenging and rewarding career in CEI with a firm committed to our employees and providing quality service to our clients, join our team!

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.