Sr. CEI Inspector & Inspector

Volkert Inc.; Smyrna (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Medical, Dental & Vision

401(k) with employer match

PTO & Holidays

Life/AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Wellness incentives

Student debt retirement match

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Volkert Inc. is seeking experienced CEI Inspectors (senior and entry level) for the Southeast Region in Atlanta, GA.

The role involves supporting Project Engineers by inspecting roadway and bridge construction, testing materials, and ensuring compliance with plans and specs. Responsibilities include field measurements, reporting, and coordinating with the Project Administrator to ensure quality and progress.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of construction inspection experience, including one year in bridge/roadway work.
• Engineer Intern with a Civil Engineering degree is required.
• Knowledge of GDOT specifications and standard practices for highway construction.
• Ability to read and comprehend roadway construction plans.
• Must obtain GDOT F/CON, GDOT WECS, GSWCC Level 1A, and Advanced Traffic Control certifications.

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 and document test results.
• Assist in record keeping and field measurements as needed.
• Work under supervision of the Project Administrator.

Skills

Reading roadway plans

Field inspections

Documentation

Pre-employment drug screening

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Engineer Intern with Civil Engineering degree

Tools

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 support 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
• Writing daily inspection reports, performing verification testing, and documenting test results and observations
• Assisting 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
• 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

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

EOE‑Race/Sex/Vets/Disabled