CEI Inspector II

Luster National•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

CEI Inspector II professionals provide Construction, Engineering, and Inspection (CEI) services for transportation projects in Georgia. This intermediate-level technical role supports higher-level inspectors and engineers in construction inspection and surveying, scheduling and status, roadway design, traffic signal equipment and geometrics, materials sampling, inspection, and testing. The work involves independent judgment and decision-making and may include directing the work of others. This posting is for future roles rather than a currently available specific opportunity; selected candidates may be added to a specialty talent pool and contacted first when project needs arise. The target project is a 16-mile corridor along SR 400 north of Atlanta, from MARTA North Springs Station (Exit 5C) in Fulton County to just north of McFarland Parkway (Exit 12) in Forsyth County. The precise work location may change. Training materials will be provided to obtain required certifications.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 3 years of progressive transportation technician experience as an employee or consultant for a State Highway Agency, or an equivalent combination of training and directly related experience.
Considerable knowledge of materials, methods, and equipment used in highway construction.
Considerable knowledge of mathematical functions, including geometry and trigonometry.
Drafting skills and skill 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.
Must be licensed to operate motor vehicles in accordance with Georgia law.
Proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft Outlook, and the internet.
Obtain required GDOT certifications and pass the specified Engineering Skills Development tests within six months of beginning work on the GDOT project; certifications from other agencies or states may possibly be substituted.
GDOT WECS certification.
GDOT Field Concrete Technician Certification.
GSWCC Level 1a (Erosion Control) certification.
Passing scores on GDOT Construction Engineering Inspection Training Group 1 tests: General Provisions, Auxiliary Items, Basic Highway Math, and Basic Highway Plan Reading.
Passing scores on GDOT Construction Engineering Inspection Training Group 2 tests: Pavements, Bases, Subbases, Minor Drainage Structures, and Construction Erosion Control.

Responsibilities

May perform project engineering duties in place of the Project Engineer on smaller construction projects.
Independently conduct complex inspections of roadway and structure construction processes and materials to ensure compliance with construction contracts.
Conduct moderately complex inspections or supervise other inspectors performing routine, standardized inspections.
Inspect asphalt and concrete materials and mixes; pavement spreading, rolling, depth, alignment, and compaction; roadway and structure work against plans and specifications; structural materials and members; culvert placement; 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.
Complete contract documentation, including field measurements of pay items and other Department-required documentation.
Participate in Concept Meetings, Field Plan Reviews (Preliminary and/or Final), CPM schedule reviews, and project close-out, and perform other assigned duties.