CEI Inspector I

Luster National•Atlanta, GA

12d•$41,000 - $62,000•Onsite

About The Position

The CEI Inspector I provides Construction, Engineering, and Inspection (CEI) services for transportation projects in Georgia. The role may support higher-level inspectors and engineers on highway and bridge construction inspection assignments. Work is generally performed under technical and administrative supervision and may include other duties as assigned. This is a long-term, full-time, onsite position. The initial primary location is a 16-mile corridor north of Atlanta along SR 400, from the MARTA North Springs Station (Exit 5C) in Fulton County to just north of McFarland Parkway (Exit 12) in Forsyth County. The exact position location may change. The position involves independent complex inspections of roadways, structures, construction processes, and materials to verify compliance with construction contracts. It also includes moderately complex inspections or supervision of inspectors performing routine and standardized inspections; contract documentation and field measurements of pay items; and potentially more complex calculations and computations. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid motor vehicle license under Georgia law, at least 1.5 years of CEI Inspector experience, and the knowledge and skills listed in the posting. Required GDOT certifications and Construction Engineering Inspection Training test passing scores must be obtained within six months of beginning work on the GDOT project. Certifications from other agencies or states may possibly be substituted. Expected salary is $41,000–$62,000 per year ($20–$30 per hour). The actual offer may vary based on experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, education, certifications, licenses, geographic location, and other circumstances described by the employer.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Must be licensed to operate motor vehicles in accordance with Georgia law.
At least 1.5 years of experience working as a CEI Inspector.
Considerable knowledge of materials, methods, and equipment used in highway construction.
Considerable knowledge of mathematical functions, including geometry.
Skill in using office equipment such as calculators and computers.
Ability to read, interpret, and explain construction plans, contract provisions, specifications, and inspection procedures.
Ability to take notes and prepare or review reports.
Ability to instruct other employees in proper work methods.
Proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft Outlook, and the internet.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent multitasking and organizational skills.
Excellent collaboration skills.
GDOT WECS certification.
GDOT Field Concrete Technician Certification.
GSWCC Level 1a (Erosion Control) certification.
Passing scores on GDOT Construction Engineering Inspection Training tests – Group 1: General Provisions, Auxiliary Items, Basic Highway Math, and Basic Highway Plan Reading.
Passing scores on GDOT Construction Engineering Inspection Training tests – Group 2: Pavements, Bases, Subbases, Minor Drainage Structures, and Construction Erosion Control.
Required GDOT certifications and training test passing scores must be obtained within six months of beginning work on the GDOT project; certifications from other agencies or states may possibly be substituted.

Responsibilities

Perform independent complex inspections of roadways, structures, construction processes, and materials to ensure compliance with construction contracts.
Perform moderately complex inspections or supervise other inspectors conducting routine and standardized inspections.
Inspect asphalt and concrete for acceptable materials and mix; pavement for proper spreading, rolling, depth, alignment, and compaction; roadways and structures for conformance to plans and specifications; structural materials and members; culvert placement; structural operations including foundation excavation, piling, reinforcing and structural steel, concrete and backfill placement; and traffic and erosion control devices.
Perform a more complex variety of calculations and computations as needed.
Perform contract documentation duties, including field measurements of pay items and other Department-required documentation.
Support higher-level inspectors and engineers on highway and bridge construction inspection assignments.