Special Inspector / Senior Engineering Technician (CMT)

Esp-Associates,-Inc; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) employer match

Paid Time Off + Holidays

Health, Vision & Dental Insurance

Teladoc services

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Job summary

ESP Associates, Inc. is seeking a Special Inspector / Senior Engineering Technician (CMT) to perform inspection and testing services related to soils, foundations, reinforced concrete, structural masonry, fireproofing and post-tensioned concrete in Charleston, SC.

Responsibilities include reviewing drawings, performing field tests, documenting observations, and reporting results using ESP’s data collection software.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or Associate Degree required.
• Experience in inspection and construction testing of soil, concrete, masonry and/or asphalt materials preferred.
• ACI Field Grade I Certification, preferred, or ability to obtain within 1 year.
• ICC Certifications, preferred, any or all of the following: ICC Soils, ICC Reinforced Concrete, ICC Structural Masonry, ICC Spray-Applied Fireproofing, ICC Structural Steel and Bolting.
• NICET Certifications and/or PTI Level I or II certifications will be considered beneficial in the role.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Willingness to work in varying weather conditions.
• Occasional overnight hours and/or travel for work.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Candidate must be able to pass a drug screen, background check, and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company’s driving (MVR) policy.

Responsibilities

• Review and understand project related drawings, specifications, and applicable building codes
• Perform Special Inspections in the field for project document and code compliance
• Perform routine and advanced field tests in accordance with ASTM, ACI, AASHTO, DOT or other standards
• Document observations and inspections of construction including discrepancy notices for non-compliant items
• Communicate effectively with ESP project staff and project construction team
• Report inspections and test results through ESP’s field data collection software

Skills

Inspection experience

Field testing

Oral and written communication

Physical ability 50 lbs

Willingness to travel

Safety awareness

Driving record

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Regular Full-Time Charleston, SC, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 5542

ESP Associates, Inc. is seeking a Special Inspector / Senior Engineering Technician (CMT) to perform inspection and testing services related to, but not limited to: soils, foundations, reinforced concrete, structural masonry, fireproofing and post-tensioned concrete.

Responsibilities

• Review and understand project related drawings, specifications, and applicable building codes
• Perform Special Inspections in the field for project document and code compliance
• Perform routine and advanced field tests in accordance with ASTM, ACI, AASHTO, DOT or other standards
• Document observations and inspections of construction including discrepancy notices for non-compliant items
• Communicate effectively with ESP project staff and project construction team
• Report inspections and test results through ESP’s field data collection software

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or Associate Degree required
• Experience in inspection and construction testing of soil, concrete, masonry and/or asphalt materials preferred
• ACI Field Grade I Certification, preferred, or ability to obtain within 1 year
• ICC Certifications, preferred, any or all of the following:
  • ICC Soils
  • ICC Reinforced Concrete
  • ICC Structural Masonry
  • ICC Spray-Applied Fireproofing
  • ICC Structural Steel and Bolting
• NICET Certifications and/or Post Tension Institute (PTI) Level I or II certifications will be considered beneficial in the role
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Willingness to work in varying weather conditions
• Occasional overnight hours and/or travel for work
• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• Candidate must be able to pass a drug screen, background check, and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company’s driving (MVR) policy.

Corporate Information

ESP is a multi-discipline engineering design and consulting firm providing our clients with civil engineering, surveying, planning/landscape architecture, geosciences, environmental, subsurface utility engineering, and construction engineering inspection.

Through years of dedicated service to our clients, ESP has received a designation of 186 on the 2026 ENR Top 500 Design Firm rankings. For the firm's primary territory, the ENR Texas & Southeast Top Design Firms, ESP received a 2026 ranking of 53.

ESP offers an excellent employee benefits package including:

• Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews and discretionary annual bonuses
• 401(k) (Traditional & Roth plans) with a guaranteed employer match of 100% up to the first 3% and 50% on the next 2% (eligibility after 60 days)
• PTO (Paid Time Off) & 10 Paid Holidays
• VTO (Volunteer Time Off) of 4 hours each year (prorated during first year based on hire date)
• Tiered Health, Vision & Dental Insurance Options (eligibility after 30 days)
• Behavioral Medicine through Teladoc
• Short-Term Disability Insurance (Employer paid)