CEI Inspector - Daytona Beach

Jacobs; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 59,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs in the Daytona Beach, FL area is seeking an experienced CEI Inspector to join our FDOT highway team. You will work with our technical experts to support inspection activities and mentoring less experienced professionals while ensuring compliance with project specifications.

Requirements include a High School diploma, roadway or bridge project experience, valid driver's license, and CTQP Certification.

Qualifications

• High School diploma is required.
• Experience working on roadway or bridge projects.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to pass a motor vehicle background check.
• CTQP Certification is required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Determine the acceptability of the day‑to‑day work by the contractor.
• Review and recommend accepting or rejecting daily reports submitted by the contractor.
• Performs inspection of the contractor’s quality control procedures.
• Performs material testing and verifies procedures comply with the Quality Control Plan.
• Reviews material testing procedures and results for conformity to the contract.
• May be required to perform sampling and/or in‑place testing of soil, aggregate base, concrete, and asphalt concrete pavement.

Skills

Inspection experience

Roadway/Bridge projects

Valid driver’s license

Education

High School diploma

CTQP Certification

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

We arelooking for a experience CEI Inspector in the Daytona Beach, FL area to add to our FDOT highway team and work alongside our technical experts to provide contributions to the development of new techniques and standards. Help our team grow by mentoring the early professionals while assisting resident engineers and project administrators in completion of inspection work in accordance with projects and client specifications. Grow your career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, flourish, and succeed.

Main Responsibilities

• Determine the acceptability of the day‑to‑day work by the contractor
• Review and recommend accepting or rejecting daily reports submitted by the contractor
• Performs inspection of the contractor’s quality control procedures
• Performs material testing and verifies that procedures are in conformance with the approved Quality Control Plan and established procedures.
• Reviews material testing procedures and results for conformance to the contract and measures quantities of materials placed.
• May be required to perform sampling and/or in‑place testing of soil, aggregate base, concrete, and asphalt concrete pavement.

Here’s what you’ll need

• High School diploma
• Previous experience working on roadway or bridge projects
• Valid State’s driver’s license and the ability to pass a motor vehicle background check
• CTQP Certification

Ideally, You’ll Also Have

• A technical school graduate or have a degree related to Engineering or Construction Management but not mandatory.

Essential Functions

Intermittent sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, and lifting. Lifting requirements limited to 20 lbs. in the form of supplies, drawings, etc. Longest distance carried of 50 feet. Hand manipulation is required for simple grasping, pushing and pulling, and fine manipulation. Right and/or left hands utilized. Occasional need to reach and/or work above the shoulder, for supplies, as well as below the shoulder for same. No foot controls necessary. Must be alert to equipment in the field, there will be occasional travel, work near construction equipment in the field, occasional need to work near hazardous equipment and machinery, walk on uneven ground, exposure to dust, gas or fumes, exposure to noise, extremes in temperature or humidity, potential work at heights and be able to work day, nights or weekends.

Sponsorship is not available for this position.

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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 $59,000.00 to $60,320.00; 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 August 11, 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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