CEI Senior Inspector- Transportation

Mannik Smith Group; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

WEI Incentive Program

Healthy Workplace Program

Employee Referral Bonus

Career Development and Training

Flexible/Hybrid Schedule

Community Service Opportunities

Job summary

Waggoner Engineering is seeking a CEI Senior Inspector – Transportation for projects in the Birmingham, AL area. You will perform complex field surveying, construction layout, engineering computations, and inspections, while coordinating and mentoring junior inspectors to meet quality and code requirements.

The role requires 8+ years CEI experience or a Civil Engineering degree plus 2+ years on ALDOT projects, with strong written communication and the ability to work independently in outdoor

Qualifications

• Experience with CE&I project work or ALDOT projects is required.
• Ability to coordinate and mentor inspectors and crews.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform field surveying and construction layout, inspect work, and conduct field tests.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and monitor QA/QC.
• Coordinate, manage, and mentor lower‑level inspectors; provide on‑the‑job training.

Skills

Field surveying

Construction layout

Written communication

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Civil Engineering degree

Tools

CAMMS

Job description

CEI Senior Inspector- Transportation

Department: Transportation

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Birmingham, AL

Reporting To: George Chapman

Compensation: $28.00 - $42.00 / hour

Description

Waggoner Engineering is seeking an experienced CE&I Senior Inspector – Transportation to support projects in the Birmingham or Huntsville, AL area. In this role, you will perform complex technical assignments involving field surveying, construction layout, engineering computations, construction inspections, and field testing. You will also coordinate and mentor lower-level inspectors while helping ensure construction activities meet applicable quality, performance, specification, and code requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform complex technical assignments involving field surveying and construction layout, marking, checking engineering computations, inspecting construction work, and conducting field tests.
• Perform daily field inspections and maintain accurate inspection records.
• Monitor construction activities for conformance with quality, performance, specification, and/or code requirements.
• Coordinate, manage, and mentor lower-level inspectors.
• Provide and coordinate on-the-job training for new employees.
• Work under the general supervision of the Resident Engineer/Project Engineer, using experience and judgment to plan and accomplish project goals.
• Establish and manage deadlines for assigned project responsibilities.
• 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.
• 8 or more years of related CE&I experience, or a Civil Engineering degree plus 2 years 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
• Working knowledge of CAMMS

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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 or APNGA Radiological Safety Course Certification
• ALDOT Plan Reading Course
• OSHA Trench Safety, Electrical Hazards from Overhead and Underground Utilities

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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

Pay Transparency

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.

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.