CEI Inspector

Jacobs; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Seven paid holidays

Caregiver leave

Stock purchase at discount

Job summary

Jacobs seeks an experienced CEI Inspector to join our Houston team. You will work with Resident Engineers, Construction Managers, and project teams to ensure safety, efficiency, and compliance with contract requirements and client expectations on critical infrastructure projects.

The ideal candidate has a technical/engineering background and experience with public-sector clients and utility owners, with on-site field experience and a focus on quality control and material testing.

Qualifications

• Experience working with public-sector clients and utility owners.
• Technical school graduate or degree related to Engineering or Construction Management.

Responsibilities

• Determine acceptability of day-to-day construction work performed by the contractor.
• Review and recommend acceptance or rejection of daily contractor reports.
• Inspect contractor's quality control procedures.
• Perform material testing and verify conformance with the Quality Control Plan.
• Review material testing procedures and results for conformance with contract requirements.
• May sample or perform in-place testing of soils, aggregates, concrete, asphalt, pipe bedding, backfill materials for water, wastewater, and pipeline projects.

Skills

Public-sector experience

Education

Engineering/Construction Management degree or technical school

Job description

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting‑edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical infrastructure challenges. We are seeking an experienced CEI Inspector to join our Houston team. In this role, you will work alongside technical experts, Resident Engineers, Construction Managers, and project teams to help ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in compliance with contract requirements and client expectations.

This is an excellent opportunity for a construction professional who enjoys fieldwork, problem‑solving, and contributing to the successful delivery of critical infrastructure projects that serve local communities.

Main Responsibilities

• Determine the acceptability of day‑to‑day construction work performed by the contractor.
• Review and recommend acceptance or rejection of daily reports submitted by the contractor.
• Perform inspection of the contractor's quality control procedures.
• Perform material testing and verify that procedures be in conformance with the approved Quality Control Plan and established procedures.
• Review material testing procedures and results for conformance with contract requirements and measure quantities of materials installed.
• May be required to perform sampling and/or in-place testing of soils, aggregate base, concrete, asphalt, pipe bedding, backfill materials, and other construction materials associated with water, wastewater, and pipeline infrastructure projects.

Ideally, You’ll Also Have

• A technical school graduate or have a degree related to Engineering or Construction Management
• Experience working with public‑sector clients and utility owners.

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Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well‑being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off (allocated plans start date 17 days per calendar year), seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount as well as legally mandated benefits.

The base salary range for this position is $35.00 to $50.00; though will be paid hourly based on hours worked. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on October 07, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full‑time basis, as required by the nature of their role.

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