CEI Inspector: Roadway & Bridge Field Lead

Accura Engineering; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance

Retirement plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Accura Engineering is seeking a CEI Inspector to perform field inspections on district roadway and bridge projects in Georgia, ensuring compliance with plans and standards. You will verify materials, measurements, and documentation while supporting project engineers and management.

The role requires 18–36 months of inspection experience, ability to read plans, and a valid driver's license. Competitive salary discussed at interview with comprehensive benefits offered by Accura.

Qualifications

• 18–36 months of progressive transportation inspection experience with a State Highway Agency or consulting firm; or equivalent.
• Experience inspecting roadways, bridges, transportation, or heavy civil construction projects.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, and contract documents.
• Valid driver's license and ability to operate a motor vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Perform independent inspections of roadway and bridge construction activities to ensure compliance with plans, specs, contract requirements, and applicable standards.
• Inspect asphalt and concrete materials, pavement placement, compaction, alignment, depth, and overall construction quality.
• Inspect structural components and operations including foundations, excavation, piling, reinforcing steel, structural steel, concrete placement, culverts, and backfill operations.
• Monitor and inspect traffic control devices and erosion and sediment control measures.
• Conduct field measurements and calculations for pay quantities and maintain accurate contract documentation and project records.
• Perform calculations and computations related to construction inspection activities.
• Review and interpret construction plans, specifications, contract provisions, and inspection procedures.
• Prepare reports, maintain inspection records, and document project activities and findings.
• Supervise or provide directions to inspectors performing routine inspection activities, as assigned.
• Participate in project meetings, field plan reviews, CPM schedule reviews, and project closeout activities, as required.
• Assist with construction management duties on resurfacing, striping, safety improvement, shoulder widening, bridge rehabilitation, maintenance, and other transportation construction projects.
• Communicate effectively with project teams, contractors, and stakeholders regarding construction activities and compliance requirements.
• Operate a motor vehicle in accordance with Georgia law and perform field inspections throughout the project area.

Skills

Read & interpret construction plans

Math calculations (geometry & trig)

Communication with teams

Valid driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Accura Engineering is seeking a CEI Inspector to perform field inspections on district roadway and bridge projects in Georgia, ensuring compliance with plans and standards. You will verify materials, measurements, and documentation while supporting project engineers and management.

The role requires 18–36 months of inspection experience, ability to read plans, and a valid driver's license. Competitive salary discussed at interview with comprehensive benefits offered by Accura.