Sr. CEI Inspector & Inspector

About Us; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Medical, Dental, & Vision

401(k) retirement savings + employer-m

Paid Time Off (PTO) & holidays

Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance

Employer-Paid short-term disability

Long-term disability

Wellness incentives

Student Debt Retirement Match

Job summary

Volkert is seeking experienced CEI Inspectors for the Southeast Region in Atlanta, GA to support project engineers and administer compliance with plans and specs. Roles include field inspections of asphalt, concrete, traffic control, erosion control, and coordination with project staff.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or equivalent, 2 years of inspection experience (or Engineer Intern with civil degree), GDOT certifications, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of construction inspection experience (one year in bridge/roadway) or Engineer Intern with Civil Engineering degree.
• Knowledge of GDOT specifications and highway construction practices.
• Ability to read and understand roadway construction plans.
• Certifications: GDOT F/CON, GDOT WECS, GSWCC Level 1A, Advanced Traffic Control.

Responsibilities

• Make and check construction related computations.
• Inspect construction work and monitor on-site activity.
• Conduct field tests, sample materials, verify work meets plans and specs.
• Write daily inspection reports, perform verification testing, document results and observations.
• Assist in record keeping and field measurements as needed.
• Work under supervision of the Project Administrator.

Skills

Construction inspection

Reading plans

Field testing

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Engineer Intern (Civil Engineering degree)

Tools

GDOT specs

GDOT F/CON

GDOT WECS

GSWCC Level 1A

Advanced Traffic Control

Job description

Are we the road to your future?

We are currently searching for experienced Senior level and entry level CEI Inspectors to support our Southeast Region located in Atlanta, GA. The CEI Inspector roles supports Project Engineers and Project Administrators by performing roadway and bridge construction inspections, materials testing, and documentation to ensure compliance with project plans and specifications. The CEI Inspector oversees or conducts inspections of asphalt, concrete, structural components, traffic control, and erosion control measures, and may lead junior inspectors or manage smaller projects such as resurfacing, striping, safety, and bridge maintenance work. Responsibilities include field measurements, computations, reporting, and coordinating with the Project Administrator to ensure quality and progress throughout construction.

To be considered for this position, applicants must have at minimum, a High School Diploma or equivalent.

What you’ll be doing:

• Making and checking construction related computations
• Inspecting construction work and monitoring on-site activity
• Conducting field tests, sampling materials, and verifying completed work meets plans, specs, and standards
• Writes daily inspection reports, performs verification testing, and documents test results and observations
• Assists in all types of record keeping and field measurements, as needed
• Work is performed under the general supervision of the Project Administrator

What you need to have:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Two (2) years of experience in construction inspection, one (1) year of which shall have been in bridge and/or roadway construction
  OR
• An Engineer Intern with a Civil Engineering Degree
• Knowledge of GDOT specifications and standards and typical practices for highway construction.
• Ability to read and comprehend roadway construction plans.
• Have, or be able to earn, the following certifications: GDOT F/CON, GDOT WECS, GSWCC Level 1A, Advanced Traffic Control
• Flexibility to work daytime shifts primarily, with occasional night and weekend shifts
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening to ensure a safe and productive work environment. Volkert adheres to federal guidelines, which may include testing for substances such as marijuana. Please note that federal regulations may differ from state-specific guidelines.
• Valid driver’s license.
• A satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR).
• If applicable to the position, a post offer fit for duty evaluation to ensure the individual can safely perform the essential functions of the role.

Why Volkert?

Volkert is employee owned and a Top 100 design firm, committed to providing clients with creative solutions for sustainability, including improvements to infrastructure, the environment, and natural resources. Founded in 1925, Volkert is celebrating a century of serving our employees, clients, partners, and communities. At Volkert, we pride ourselves on providing all of our employees with competitive compensation, positive work/life balance, and professional development opportunities, as well as fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace in all of our offices nationwide.

Key Benefits:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Medical, Dental, & Vision
• 401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
• Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance
• Employer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disability
• Wellness incentives
• Student Debt Retirement Match
• Additional voluntary benefits

“For a century, Volkert has done meaningful work that improves our infrastructure and quality of life throughout our communities. We are proud of our one-hundred-year legacy and humbled by the opportunities ahead of us as we look forward to our next century of service. With our commitment to employee ownership and sustainable growth, you can build a career here that really makes a difference.”

– Thomas A. Hand, PE, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer

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