CEI Transportation Inspector

ESP Associates • Boone, NC

9h • Onsite

About The Position

ESP is currently recruiting for a CEI Technician Inspector (Level I) to work on NCDOT on-call highway and bridge projects throughout the Boone area. Previous experience in the inspection of transportation projects and current certifications, or the ability to acquire certifications from NCDOT are required. Experience with nuclear densities is a plus. Candidates must be able to pass a drug screen, background check, and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company’s driving (MVR) policy.

As a Transportation and Infrastructure-focused firm, ESP’s CEI and CM professionals work diligently on our client’s behalf to verify and document their assigned project is built as intended. Our experience includes various types of construction contracting methods including General Bid-Build, Design-Build, and Public Private Partnerships (P3). Our role is to be a valued asset to the project team, adding value through knowledge, communication, and experience.

CEI & CM Markets include:

Highways and Bridges
Rail and Transit
Tollways
Municipal Trails
Streets and Roads
Fiber cable installation

Through years of dedicated service to our clients, ESP has received a designation of 189 on the 2026 ENR Top 500 Design Firm rankings. For the firm's primary territory, the ENR Texas & Southeast Top Design Firms, ESP received a 2026 ranking of 53.

Requirements

• Previous experience in the inspection of transportation projects
• Current certifications, or the ability to acquire certifications from NCDOT
• Ability to pass a drug screen
• Ability to pass a background check
• Satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company’s driving (MVR) policy

Nice To Haves

• Experience with nuclear densities

Responsibilities

• Verify and document that the assigned project is built as intended.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews and discretionary annual bonuses
• 401(k) (Traditional & Roth plans) with a guaranteed employer match of 100% up to the first 3% and 50% on the next 2% (eligibility after 60 days)
• PTO (Paid Time Off) & 10 Paid Holidays
• VTO (Volunteer Time Off) of 4 hours each year (prorated during first year based on hire date)
• Tiered Health, Vision & Dental Insurance Options (eligibility after 30 days)
• Behavioral Medicine through Teladoc
• Short-Term Disability Insurance (Employer paid)
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Education Reimbursement Opportunities
• Flexible and Dependent Benefits Plan
• Referral Bonuses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed