Transportation CEI Inspector – Entry Level

Transportation CEI Inspector

Requisition Number: 2024-1178-03

S&ME is currently seeking a full-time entry-level Transportation Bridge/Roadway CEI Inspector to join our Construction Engineering & Inspection (CEI) team in the Greater Cincinnati Area.

You may reside anywhere within an hour of the project site and will have access to a company vehicle to report directly to the project site. This is a great opportunity if you are interested in pursuing a career in construction inspection on transportation-related projects.

What You Will Do:

As a Transportation CEI Inspector, you will perform technical duties associated with the oversight, administration, and inspection of transportation projects, including roadway, bridge, rail, pedestrian, port, and/or aviation, to determine the contractor's compliance with the contract, plans, and specifications.

• Preparing reports, diaries, and documentation, performing calculations, and inspecting erosion control devices.
• Verify line and grade using survey equipment, prepare field books for payment documentation, and attend meetings.
• Oversight and inspection of transportation projects, ensuring contractor compliance.
• Interaction with third-party construction personnel and performing compliance surveys.

Transportation Technicians encounter diverse environmental and field challenges, such as varying weather conditions, heights, uneven terrain, highway traffic, construction site hazards, and heavy machinery. They may work extended hours, including weekends and holidays. Must be capable of lifting and carrying 40-50lbs., maneuver field equipment safely, including loaded wheelbarrows, on uneven ground and around active construction sites. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is provided to ensure safety in these demanding environments.

Who You Are:

• You have a High school diploma/GED
• You have effective communication skills (speaking, reading, and writing) using the English language
• You can complete data entry into multiple software applications on a smart device
• You have effective math skills with a basic understanding of weight, volume, pressure, and units of measure
• You have experience with KYTC roadway and structure projects and/or concrete and asphalt pavement projects including markings, a plus
• You have OSHA 10-Hour Construction certification, a plus
• You have the following certifications, a plus
  • American Concrete Institute (ACI) Field Grade Level 1
  • KYTC Grade and Drain Level 1; Structures Inspector Level 1; Aggregate Sampling Technician; Asphalt Paving Best Practices; or Superpave Plant Technologist
  • Kentucky Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control for Roadway Inspectors

Who We Are:

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.

Check out this video https://bit.ly/41l9Kt2 to hear directly from our employee-owners on what it's like working at S&ME.

What We Offer:

We offer competitive pay and benefits, including Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance in your career. We also believe in a flexible working environment, allowing you and your manager to determine how you can work most effectively and collaboratively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments.

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! Please visit our website to learn more about us: https://www.smeinc.com/

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.