Highway Construction Inspector

Kisinger Campo & Associates, Corp.; Kannapolis, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Kisinger Campo & Associates, Corp. (KCA) is seeking a CEI Inspector in North Carolina. The role supports engineers with field work, tests, and documentation at project sites. Training is provided, and certification requirements may be pursued after hire.

The position requires driving to sites, lifting up to 50 pounds, and working nights or weekends as needed to support field operations. This is a hands-on role in a dynamic transportation-focused firm.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction or engineering is preferred.
• Certification in ACI and nuclear density is required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and drive to sites.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Presence at the office or job site is required to perform duties.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineers and inspectors under supervision.
• Perform field tests to verify material specs.
• Record quantities and observations from site activities.
• Observe contractor activities and maintain daily logs.
• Prepare weekly/monthly progress and technical reports.
• Complete required certifications for professional development.

Skills

Construction experience

Engineering experience

Valid driver’s license

Lift 50 lbs

Office/site presence

Education

ACI & nuclear density certifications

Job description

Opened 01/07/2026

Kisinger Campo & Associates, Corp. (KCA) is seeking applicants for CEI Inspection in our North Carolina offices. This position prefers prior experience in construction or engineering, but is not required, similar experience can be considered. Performs technical duties supporting engineers and other professionals in areas such as construction, materials testing, design, surveys, and/or program compliance. Formal and informal training is provided as needed. Supervisor screens assignments for unusual or difficult problems and provides direction on procedures and actions to be followed and supervision on new assignments. Observes both simple and complex construction work and assists other inspectors. Requires obtaining NCDOT certifications if hired.

• Prior experience in construction or engineering.
• State certification in ACI and nuclear density.
• Requires operation of motor vehicle and valid driver’s license.
• Ability to physically lift approximately 50 pounds.
• Presence at the designated office or job site is necessary to fulfill the requirements of this position.

Responsibilities

• Working knowledge and understanding of general concepts, practices and theories used in the technical specialty area under direct supervision.
• Basic knowledge of state and/or federal rules/regulations to determine compliance.
• Ability to serve as survey crew member, assist with operation and maintaining equipment, staking out limits, checking alignment and grade; ability to stake and plot parameters.
• Performs assignments to assist in computing, calculating, and recording quantities used on the job site.
• Observes specific contractor activities, as directed by supervisors, and completes daily logs on work activities and observations.
• Using prescribed methods, performs specific field tests to verify that material requirements meet specifications and reports non-conformance to supervisors.
• Observes contractor’s work and verifies that field dimensions meet specifications and plan requirements.
• Applies standard practices and techniques in specific situations; makes others aware of discrepancies and follows operations through related detailed steps or procedures.
• Assists supervisors in preparing weekly, monthly and yearly progress, and technical reports.
• Some judgment is required for details of work and in making field decisions and recommendations.
• As part of professional development, requires completion of all required certifications.
• Applies standard practices and techniques in specific situations, adjusts and correlates data, reorganizes discrepancies in results, and follows operations through a series of related detailed steps or procedures.
• Position requires operation of motor vehicle.
• Position requires ability to physically lift up to 50 pounds.
• Position requires ability to work nights. In addition, weekends and some overtime may be applicable.
• Presence at the designated office or job site is necessary to fulfill the requirements of this position.

Top Reasons Why You Want to Work for KCA

• KCA is a 50-year-old industry leader with 400+ employees in 12 design offices in 4 states
• Voted Best Places to Work and a Top Family Friendly Workplace
• Career development and advancement potential
• Great benefits package – medical, dental, life, disability, and 401(k) matching
• Terrific company culture that values well-being, rewards hard work and supports a balanced approach to life and work.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package including:

• 401(k) & 401(k) matching, Retirement Plan
• Health insurance, Health savings account, Dental insurance, Flexible spending account, Vision insurance
• Disability Insurance, Life insurance, Employee assistance program
• Competitive paid time off, Parental leave
• Referral program

About KCA

KCA is a minority-owned multidisciplinary engineering firm that has served the transportation industry for 50 years. KCA has steadily transformed from a three-person firm into an organization consistently listed on Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Engineering Firms nationwide. Our firm has more than 400+ employees. We offer the stability and opportunities of a large firm, but when you join us you are not just a number, you are part of the family.

When you join Kisinger Campo & Associates (KCA) you will be working with talented, energetic people that enjoy what they do and have fun doing it. We work on a variety of transportation projects for state and local government clients in Florida and the Southeast including state DOTs, tolling authorities, counties, and cities. We are proud to have won local, state, and national awards for our innovation and problem solving.

Equal Opportunity Employer

KCA is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.