CEI Sr. Transportation Inspector

ESP Associates•Morrisville, NC

13h

About The Position

ESP Associates, Inc. is seeking an experienced CEI Senior Inspector for highway projects throughout Eastern North Carolina. The role leads inspection work on NCDOT and county transportation construction projects and verifies that construction activities, materials, dimensions, and installations comply with project plans and specifications. The inspector also coordinates and supports lower-level inspectors, maintains project documentation, helps prepare the final estimate package, and coordinates with other field personnel. The position requires roadway construction inspection experience and relevant DOT certifications, either already held or obtainable. The job may require work at night, on weekends, and on holidays as needed. Candidates must pass a drug screen and background check and have a satisfactory driving record under the company’s MVR policy. ESP describes its work environment as multidisciplinary, with professionals across engineering, surveying, planning, environmental, geosciences, SUE, and CEI. The company offers flexible work schedules and a fluid work environment, along with team outings, volunteer events, company-wide step challenges, summer celebrations, and other opportunities to connect with coworkers.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
7–10 years of roadway construction inspection experience.
Previous experience inspecting transportation projects.
Possess or be able to obtain the listed certifications: NCDOT Asphalt Roadway Technician; NCDOT Earthwork and Base Course Technician; Nuclear Gauge Technician Certification; NCDOT Concrete Technician Level 1 and 2; NCDOT Foundations Technician; Certified Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control Inspector (CEPSCI); NCDOT Advanced Work Zone Traffic Control; ACI Field Grade Technician I; and IMSA Certifications.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to work nights, holidays, and weekends as needed.
Pass a drug screen and background check and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company’s driving (MVR) policy.

Responsibilities

Lead inspection services on NCDOT and county transportation construction projects, including asphalt, concrete, erosion control, traffic control, earthwork, and other project-related materials and processes.
Coordinate schedules, distribute tasks, and support lower-level inspectors.
Complete daily Earthwork Construction logbook reports, activity logs, progress updates, and other documentation required by management or the client.
Ensure project organization and coordinate with other field personnel.
Assist with preparation of the final estimate package.
Observe work in progress to ensure procedures follow plans and specifications.
Obtain, prepare, record, and review project materials to ensure they correspond with specifications.
Measure and verify the precision of dimensions, installations, and construction activities.

Benefits

Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews and discretionary annual bonuses.
401(k) traditional and Roth plans, with a guaranteed employer match of 100% up to the first 3% and 50% on the next 2%; eligibility after 60 days.
Paid time off and 10 paid holidays.
Four hours of volunteer time off each year, prorated during the first year based on hire date.
Tiered health, vision, and dental insurance options; eligibility after 30 days.
Behavioral medicine through Teladoc.
Employer-paid short-term disability insurance.
Long-term disability insurance.
Life insurance.
Pet insurance.
Education reimbursement opportunities.
Flexible and dependent benefits plan.
Referral bonuses.
Flexible work schedules.