CEI Inspector

Volkert Inc.

Gastonia (NC)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Medical, Dental & Vision

401(k) with employer matching

PTO & Holidays

Life/AD&D insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Wellness incentives

Student Debt Retirement Match

Additional voluntary benefits

Job summary

Volkert Inc. is seeking CEI Inspectors to support the Carolinas Region across North Carolina, with willingness to commute from South Carolina. Associate degree in Engineering Technology or Survey Technology is required, along with 0–2 years of related inspection experience.

The role involves construction inspection, materials testing, and surveying, ensuring compliance with plans, contracts, and permits. Strong field skills and the ability to work nights/weekends are expected.

Qualifications

Associate degree in an applicable area of Engineering Technology, Survey Technology or related curriculum from an accredited institution.
0-2 years of progressive inspection level experience or equivalent education/experience.
Must be able to perform moderate physical activity (walking, climbing, balancing, kneeling, standing).
Must lift 50 lbs. and work nights/weekends as required.
Safety gear and pre-employment drug screening requirements.
Valid driver's license and satisfactory MVR.

Responsibilities

Inspect for compliance with contract documents, standards, and specifications.
Test materials; review plans; analyze engineering data; conduct construction surveying.
Maintain daily diaries and address constructability issues to avoid delays.
Monitor contractor operations; review test reports to ensure conformance to specs.
Document pay records and perform construction calculations.
Advise supervisor on plan revisions or contract adjustments to improve safety and delivery.
Ensure compliance with NC Sedimentation and Pollution Control Act and permits.
Coordinate with contractors, subcontractors, utility owners, and property owners to minimize delays.

Skills

Survey techniques

Clear communication

Outdoor safety

Record keeping

Contracts & plans

Contract administration

Education

Associate degree in Engineering Technology or Survey Technology

Job description

Are we the road to your future?

We are currently searching for talented CEI Inspectors to support our Carolinas Region statewide in North Carolina. This position welcomes candidates who are willing to commute from South Carolina to work in the state of North Carolina.

To be considered for this position, applicants must have, at minimum, an Associate's degree in an applicable area of Engineering Technology, Survey Technology or a related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution.

The successful candidate will perform technical duties supporting engineers and other professionals in the administration of highway construction. Such areas include construction inspection, project roadway/structure inspection, materials testing, project surveying, and program/regulatory compliance. (This position corresponds with the NCDOT Engineering (Transportation) Technician I & through IV.)

What you'll be doing:

Inspection for compliance with contract documents, standards, and specifications
Testing of materials; review of plans; analysis of engineering-related data; and construction survey/layout
Keeping daily diaries on project operations, resolves daily constructability issues and trouble shoots problems to mitigate delays to contractor's progress
Monitors contractor's daily operations and performs and/or reviews test reports to ensure that all work and materials conform to specifications, plans and contractual provisions. Also monitors utility relocation efforts by inspecting and tracking relocation work
Documenting pay records, performing construction calculation, and computer/iPad entry
Anticipates contractual problems and advises supervisor of the need for plan revisions, supplemental agreements, or other contract adjustments to improve safety, timely delivery and/or quality of delivered product
Ensures compliance with NC Sedimentation and Pollution Control Act, and that all work performed in permitted areas, is done in accordance with the permits
Effectively communicates and coordinates work with contractors, subcontractors, utility owners, and property owners to minimize delays and disturbances while maximizing progress of the projects

What you need to have:

Associate degree in an applicable area of Engineering Technology, Survey Technology or a related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution
0 - 2 years of progressive inspection level experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
Must be able to perform moderate physical activity including but not limited to walking, climbing, balancing, kneeling, and standing
Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
Must be able to work nights and weekends as required
Must apply safety philosophy and program to all operations
Safety toe shoes required
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening to ensure a safe and productive work environment. Volkert adheres to federal guidelines, which may include testing for substances such as marijuana. Please note that federal regulations may differ from state-specific guidelines.
Valid driver's license and a satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR)

Skills & Competencies:

Knowledge of survey crew techniques, duties, and responsibilities
Should be able to effectively communicate in a clear, concise, organized, and persuasive manner
Ability to work safely in an outside environment with exposure to hazards on construction sites including heights, highway traffic, and traversing rough terrain in evaluating highway construction
Experience maintaining standard daily records and reports
Knowledge and understanding of general concepts, practices, and theories used in construction, construction inspection, and /or construction surveying
Knowledge in understanding contracts, plans, standards, and specifications
Experience with contract administration

Key Benefits: