CEI Inspector

Volkert Inc.; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Medical, Dental, & Vision

401(k) retirement plan + employer 401k

PTO & holidays

Life/AD&D insurance

Job summary

Volkert Inc. is seeking a CEI Inspector to support the Carolinas Region in North Carolina. Candidates may commute from South Carolina to work in North Carolina.

An Associate degree in Engineering Technology or Survey Technology is required with 0–2 years of progressive inspection experience. The role involves inspection, materials testing, surveys, and compliance with permits, with daily documentation and coordination among stakeholders on highway projects.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in an applicable area of Engineering Technology, Survey Technology or a related curriculum from an accredited institution.
• 0 - 2 years of progressive inspection experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be able to perform moderate physical activity including 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.

Responsibilities

• Inspect for compliance with contract documents, standards, and specifications.
• Test materials; review plans; analyze engineering-related data; conduct construction survey/layout.
• Keep daily diaries on project operations and resolve issues to mitigate delays.
• Monitor contractor operations and review test reports for conformity to plans and specs.
• Document pay records and perform construction calculations and data entry.
• Advise supervisor on plan revisions or contract adjustments to improve safety and quality.

Skills

Survey techniques

Effective communication

Construction inspection

Contract administration

Recordkeeping

Safety awareness

Education

Associate degree in Engineering Technology or Survey Technology

Tools

Field testing equipment

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:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Medical, Dental, & Vision
• 401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
• Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance
• Employer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disability
• Wellness incentives
• Student Debt Retirement Match
• Additional voluntary benefits

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