CEI Inspector - S&ME, Inc.

CEI Inspector

Requisition Number: 2024-1410-11

Are you seeking a challenging opportunity with a firm committed to our employees and providing high-quality service to our clients? S&ME is looking for an eager and dedicated full-time CEI Inspector to join our Transportation team in Asheville, North Carolina.

About You:

As a CEI Inspector, you will work closely with senior technical and professional staff, overseeing and inspecting transportation projects to ensure contractor compliance with contracts, plans, and specifications. Your role as a CEI Roadway Inspector involves observing and inspecting various contractor operations, including earthmoving, paving, bridge construction, and traffic control.

• Inspection and Oversight: Assist in inspections of contractor operations (e.g., earthmoving, paving, bridge construction) for compliance with plans and permits.
• Documentation: Prepare material reports, daily diaries, and field books for payment documentation and maintain detailed records.
• Technical Tasks: Perform materials sampling/testing, verify line/grade with survey equipment, and conduct calculations.
• Compliance: Conduct DBE and EEO compliance surveys and inspect erosion control devices for environmental regulation adherence.
• Communication: Coordinate with third-party construction personnel and collaborate with higher-level staff for project reviews.

CEI Inspectors are subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions and to various types of weather and field conditions, including heights, uneven terrain, highway traffic, hazards of highway construction sites, and heavy equipment, and may travel/work extended hours, weekends, and/or holidays.

We offer competitive pay based on experience, with additional incentives for applicable certifications.

About You:

• You have one (1) of the following:
  • High school diploma/GED and 2+ years of highway-related construction or inspection experience
  • 2-year technical degree or higher in Civil Engineering Technology or Surveying Technology with 1year of highway-related construction experience
• You have effective communication skills (speaking, reading, and writing) using the English language
• You have effective math skills with a basic understanding of weight, volume, pressure, and units of measure
• You can proficiently complete data entry into multiple software applications on a smart device, using Microsoft Office and email
• You have two (2) active industry certifications:
  • American Concrete Institute (ACI): Field Testing Grade I; Strength Testing Technician; Laboratory Technician
  • International Code Council (ICC): Special Inspector (Reinforced Concrete, Masonry, Soils)
  • DOT Certifications in the fields of Aggregate, Conventional Density, Asphalt, and Concrete

Are You Willing and Able to:

Perform the physical demands of the position with the use of company-provide Personal Protective Equipment such as:

• Working outdoors in varying weather conditions outside normal business hours, as needed
• Walking over rough and uneven terrain, maneuvering field equipment safely, such as a loaded wheelbarrow
• Routinely lifting and carrying 40-50lbs, (field/laboratory samples and equipment)
• Traveling out-of-town and possibly overnight for assignments as needed

About S&ME:

For over 50 years, S&ME has delivered innovative solutions in geotechnical, civil, environmental, and construction materials, tackling our clients' toughest challenges. Our work creates lasting, positive impacts on communities nationwide.

We are a team of 1000+ employee-owners across 10+ states, valuing eagerness, passion, honesty, and hard work. As employee-owners, we're all invested in each other's success and the success of S&ME. We prioritize an environment where employees can thrive both professionally and personally, ensuring that our collective drive for success starts with putting our employees first in everything from safety to opportunities.

Grow With Us:

S&ME provides a comprehensive benefits package to support you and your family, as well as career development resources. Come grow and thrive with us at S&ME!

• Competitive Compensation
• Medical, Dental & Vision Plans with HSA and FSA options
• 100% Employee Ownership (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
• $2,000-5,000 Referral Bonuses
• & More!

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

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.