CEI Level 2 Inspector - Transportation

Waggoner Engineering; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 71,635,000 - 103,155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible/Hybrid Schedule

Competitive Health Benefits

Career Development and Training

Job summary

Waggoner Engineering is seeking an experienced CE&I Level 2 Inspector – Transportation to support projects in the Birmingham or Huntsville, AL area. The role involves independent inspection of major construction activities, field surveying, and testing to ensure compliance with quality standards, specifications, and codes.

The candidate will work under the Transportation Department in Huntsville, AL, travel regularly, and collaborate with Senior Inspectors on project delivery while maintaining

Qualifications

• 5+ years CEI experience or Civil Engineering degree plus 1 year related experience
• Experience on ALDOT projects
• Ability to work outdoors in road/construction sites and varying weather
• Strong written communication and comprehension skills
• Must be able to travel and stay overnight as needed
• Valid driver's license and clean MVR
• Ability to complete drug screening and background check

Responsibilities

• Independently inspect major work activities and perform field surveying and construction layout
• Perform specialized inspection and testing duties
• Maintain accurate inspection records daily
• Monitor construction activities for quality and code compliance
• Work under supervision of Senior Inspector and assist with training
• Maintain safe work areas and participate in punch lists and testing
• Track QA progress and provide documentation for turnovers

Skills

Strong written communication

Independent work

Outdoor endurance

Daily travel

Valid driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Civil Engineering degree

Tools

ACI Certification

ALDOT Asphalt Technician

Radiological Safety Course

Job description

Description

Waggoner Engineering is seeking an experienced

Department: Transportation

Location: Huntsville, AL

Compensation: $25.00 - $36.00 / hour

Description

Waggoner Engineering is seeking an experienced CE&I Level 2 Inspector – Transportation to support projects in the Birmingham or Huntsville, AL area. In this role, you will independently inspect major construction activities and perform technical assignments involving field surveying, construction layout, engineering computations, construction inspections, and field testing. You will help ensure construction activities meet applicable quality, performance, specification, and code requirements while supporting the successful delivery of transportation projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently inspect major work activities and perform assignments involving field surveying and construction layout, marking, checking engineering computations, inspecting construction work, and conducting field tests.
• Perform specialized inspection and testing duties.
• Perform daily field inspections and maintain accurate inspection records.
• Monitor construction activities for conformance with quality, performance, specification, and/or code requirements.
• Work under the general supervision of the Senior Inspector, using experience and judgment to plan and accomplish project goals.
• Assist with on-the-job training for new employees.
• Maintain safe work areas.
• Participate in punch lists, testing, and commissioning activities.
• Track quality assurance progress.
• Provide documentation and input for area and equipment turnovers.

What you’ll need

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5 or more years of related CEI experience, or a Civil Engineering degree plus 1 year of related experience, including work on ALDOT projects.
• Strong written communication and comprehension skills.
• Ability to work responsibly and independently.
• Physical endurance to work in various outdoor environments, including extreme heat and cold, with the ability to occasionally lift items or objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work at outdoor worksites, including roadways and construction sites, with exposure to traffic, construction zones, heavy equipment, and inclement weather.
• Ability to accommodate daily travel and/or overnight stays depending on project needs.
• Valid driver's license and clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
• Ability to successfully complete a drug screening and background check.
• ACI and ALDOT Certified Concrete Technician
• ALDOT Certified Asphalt Roadway Technician
• ALDOT or APNGA Radiological Safety Course Certification

Preferred qualifications include:

• ALDOT Certified Asphalt Technician Level I – Field Tester
• ALDOT Certified Level II – Quality Management Technician
• ADEM Qualified Credentialed Inspector (QCI)
• ALDOT Work Zone Safety Certification
• ALDOT Unbound Earthwork Course Certification
• ALDOT Plan Reading Course
• OSHA training in Trench Safety and Electrical Hazards from Overhead and Underground Utilities
• Working knowledge of CAMMS

Why Join Our Team

We know work isn't only about what you do, it's also about who you work for and with! Waggoner Engineering provides a fun, family-friendly, and multicultural work environment that supports a work life balance, including:

• WEI Incentive Program
• Healthy Workplace Program
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Competitive Health Benefits
• Career Development and Training
• Flexible/Hybrid Schedule
• Community Service Opportunities

Waggoner Engineering, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Pay Transparency

The base salary range for this role is indicated in the posting. This range reflects the company’s good faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location.