CEI Inspector: Employee-Owned Career Growth & ESOP

S&Me, Inc.; Yadkinville (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Plans with H.

Pet Insurance

ESOP with minimum 5% company contrib.

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays and PTO

Paid Maternity & Parental Leave

Mentorship & Career Development

Credential Incentive Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Recognition Program

Company Vehicle & Fuel Card

$2,000 Employee Referral Bonuses

Job summary

S&ME, Inc. is seeking CEI Inspectors to join our Transportation team across North Carolina, including Asheville, Charlotte, Greensboro, Raleigh, Wilmington, and surrounding areas.

In this role, you'll oversee contractor activities, ensure compliance with plans, safety standards, and environmental requirements, and help deliver critical highway, bridge, and rail projects on time and within budget. This mid-level or lead technician position offers compensation based on experience and additional

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Prior experience in highway construction or inspection.
• Active NCDOT certifications such as QMS Roadway, Conventional Density, Concrete Field Technician, Erosion Control Level II, and Nuclear Gauge.
• Strong English communication skills (oral and written).
• Solid math skills with knowledge of weight, volume, pressure, and measurement units.
• Flexibility to work variable schedules and travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction activities such as earthmoving, paving, bridge construction, and traffic control to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, and safety standards.
• Inspect erosion control measures and environmental compliance while performing material sampling and quality testing.
• Prepare detailed daily inspection reports, document contractor performance, and process payment records.
• Conduct calculations, maintain records of material quantities, and ensure project timelines are met.
• Attend progress and safety meetings, collaborating with contractors, engineers, and stakeholders to resolve project challenges.
• Perform DBE/EEO compliance surveys to verify inclusivity and workforce standards.

Skills

English communication

Math skills

Travel readiness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

QMS Roadway

Conventional Density

Concrete Field Technician

Erosion Control Level II

Nuclear Gauge

Job description

S&ME, Inc. is seeking CEI Inspectors to join our Transportation team across North Carolina, including Asheville, Charlotte, Greensboro, Raleigh, Wilmington, and surrounding areas.

In this role, you'll oversee contractor activities, ensure compliance with plans, safety standards, and environmental requirements, and help deliver critical highway, bridge, and rail projects on time and within budget. This mid-level or lead technician position offers compensation based on experience and additional