Senior Roadway & Bridge CEI Inspector

CDM Smith; Charleston (WV); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith Inc. in Huntington, WV seeks a candidate to inspect and monitor construction activities for transportation CEI projects. The inspector performs complex inspections across roadway, bridges, drainage, erosion control, and maintenance, reading plans, interpreting specs, and communicating results.

The role requires HS diploma, ACI/NICET certifications, valid driver’s license, 6 years of experience, and 20–40% travel; domestic and international travel may be required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Certifications from a State Highway Agency or National Entity such as ACI or NICET in earthwork, asphalt, and concrete if required.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• 6 years of related experience.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex and routine inspections to evaluate conformity to plans, specs, and provisions.
• Uses advanced equipment and performs complex calculations for inspections.
• Work under limited or direct supervision depending on assignment.
• Review drawings to prepare for construction inspection.
• Understand the design of the construction to be inspected.
• Document and communicate inspection results to the supervisor.

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Arithmetic

Microsoft Office

Read plans/drawings

Construction inspection knowledge

Driver license

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

ACI/NICET certifications

Job description

CDM Smith Inc. in Huntington, WV seeks a candidate to inspect and monitor construction activities for transportation CEI projects. The inspector performs complex inspections across roadway, bridges, drainage, erosion control, and maintenance, reading plans, interpreting specs, and communicating results.

The role requires HS diploma, ACI/NICET certifications, valid driver’s license, 6 years of experience, and 20–40% travel; domestic and international travel may be required.