CEI Inspector Road/Bridge - TranSystems Corporation

TranSystems has completed a strategic merger with Gannett Fleming to create a best-in-class organization (Gannett Fleming TranSystems) with approximately $1.3 billion in revenue and a highly skilled workforce of more than 5,000 employees.

Both companies are recognized as top 20 providers on the Engineering News-Record (“ENR”) rankings for transportation design services. We are committed to building strong relationships with our clients, partners, and communities, because we believe we can go farther together. The transaction not only enhances our transportation expertise and reach, but it expands offerings across the water, environmental, and power markets.  

Interested in joining our team? We’re looking for top talent to grow with our firm. This is a great time to join Gannett Fleming TranSystems!

What you'll be challenged to do:

Inspects and oversees construction work to ensure that procedures and materials comply with plans and specifications by performing the following duties.  Performs quality control inspection activities on roadways, bridges, railroads and site work. Bridge construction inspection experience desired.  There are roles available in Charleston, Myrtle Beach, and Columbia.

General Duties & Responsibilities include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

• Measures distances to verify accuracy of dimensions of structural installations and layouts.
• Verifies levels, alignment, and elevation of installations.
• Observes work in progress to ensure that procedures followed and materials used conform to specifications.
• Prepares samples of unapproved materials for laboratory testing.
• Examines workmanship of finished installations for conformity to standard and approves installation.
• Interprets blueprints and specifications for Contractor and discusses deviations from specified construction procedures to ensure compliance with regulations governing construction.
• Records quantities of materials received or used during specified periods.
• Maintains daily log of construction and inspection activities and compares progress reports.
• Capable of handling medium to large projects of moderate complexity.
• Has capability to monitor several types of work activity simultaneously.
• Maintain construction safety practices and work methods for compliance
• Ability to work with minimal supervision

What you bring to our firm:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED). 
• Generally requires 3 to 7 years of inspection experience with some technical training or equivalent experience.
• May oversee the work of less experienced inspectors.
• Valid Drivers License.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Word Processing software and Internet software.
• SCDOT Earthwork, Drainage and Base Course, Asphalt Roadway Technician, CEPSI, ACI Field Level I, SCDOT Concrete Level 1& 2, SCDOT Foundations, Traffic Control or some combination thereof the previously mentioned certifications.
• Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems, seeks to learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members.
• Actively advocates for full inclusion in the workplace, fostering an environment that welcomes diversity and values equity for all employees, partners, clients, and the communities that TranSystems serves.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions.  The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places.  The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Physical Demands: 

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 80-90 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.  The employee must be able to work in a variety of climates (hot, cold) and inclement weather. 
• Travel to work locations may involve out-of-state travel with short or long term assignments. 

Featured Benefits: 

• Access to company vehicle provided for inspection work.
• Comprehensive health benefits package including wellness, maternity/paternity leave, and employer paid AD&D, STD, and LTD.
• 401(k) company match
• Vacation accrual separate from sick time.
• Eleven (11) paid holidays for 2024 with the option to substitute 2 holidays for employees to celebrate other day(s) of significance.
• Six (6) day winter break in 2024 that is included in the paid holiday schedule.

TranSystems is proud to be an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer and ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity in all programs and activities in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, age, national origin, pregnancy status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, disability, protected Veteran status or any other status protected by law. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will hire only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one which is subject to U.S. law).

As the employer of choice, we are committed to action and strive for a company that reflects the vast diversity of our country and the communities we serve. TranSystems is committed to embracing diversity in all forms, including race, culture, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, thought and religious background. We acknowledge the impacts of prejudice and discrimination on historically underserved communities. We commit to establishing a more diverse, inclusive and positive work environment that drives innovation.

Recruiters or staffing agencies: TranSystems is not obligated to compensate any external recruiter or search firm who presents a candidate, their resume, or profile to a TranSystems employee without 1) a current, fully-executed agreement on file and 2) being assigned to the open position (as a search) via our applicant tracking solution.