CEI Bridge and Roadway Inspector

Job Title: CEI Bridge and Roadway Inspector

Location: Southern West Virginia

We are looking for an opportunity to make a real impact on transportation infrastructure. Join our Transportation team and expand your technical skills while helping deliver projects that positively impact communities across the region.

• Project Oversight & Field Inspection:
  Monitor daily construction activities—including land clearing, grading, paving, bridge work, and traffic control—to verify compliance with plans, specifications, and safety standards.
• Material Sampling & Testing:
  Collect construction material samples and perform basic field tests to ensure adherence to project specifications and quality requirements.
• Documentation & Reporting:
  Maintain accurate inspection logs, prepare daily reports, track project progress, and document contractor payment details and any nonconformities.
• Regulatory & Environmental Compliance:
  Inspect erosion control devices, review environmental measures, ensure compliance with permits, DBE, and EEO requirements.
• Stakeholder Communication &
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Attend progress and safety meetings, interact with contractors, engineers, and client representatives, and provide timely updates on project status.

Detail‑oriented professionals who take pride in quality and safety and enjoy working with their hands in outdoor environments, especially those with experience in transportation or civil construction projects—roadway and bridge inspection. Strong communication skills, the ability to interpret plans and specifications, and proficiency in documentation are essential. We value adaptability, collaboration, and a willingness to learn.

• Education:
  • High school diploma/GED and 4+ years of highway‑related construction or inspection experience
  • 2‑year technical degree or higher in Civil Engineering Technology or Surveying Technology with 2+ years of highway‑related construction experience
  • Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or Construction Engineering Technology
• Certifications: WV TRET Certification or the ability to obtain within 6 months
• Key
  
  Competencies:
  
  
  • Strong communication skills (speaking, reading, and writing) using the English language
  • Strong math skills and understanding of weight, volume, pressure, and units of measure

• Working outdoors in varying weather conditions majority of the time
• Walking over rough, uneven terrain and standing (potentially up to 12 hours a day)
• Routinely lifting and carrying 40–50 lbs (field/laboratory samples and equipment)
• Exposure to highway traffic and heavy machinery
• Working outside of normal business hours and traveling (typically out‑of‑town and/or overnight) as project needs arise

With over 50 years of experience delivering innovative solutions in geotechnical, civil, environmental, and construction materials engineering, we’ve built a strong foundation for long‑term careers. Our team of over 1,000 employee‑owners across 10+ states collaborates to create a meaningful impact for our clients and communities. When you join S&ME, you become part of a collaborative, honest, and people‑focused culture that invests in your success.

• Medical, Dental & Vision Plans with HSA and FSA options – plus no medical premium increase in 2026
• Wellness Program offering $50 off per month on 2027 premiums
• Pet Insurance for your furry family members

• 100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with a 5% company contribution
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Term Life & Long‑Term Care Coverage – available Spring 2026

• Paid Holidays, PTO with rollover options, and Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave
• Mentorship & Career Development Programs, Tuition Reimbursement, and Credential Incentive Program
• Employee Recognition Program, $2,000 Referral Bonuses, and a company vehicle & fuel card for project‑based roles

If you’re passionate about making an impact and want to work with a firm committed to our employees and providing quality service to our clients, we’d love to hear from you.

Full‑time role offers competitive pay based on experience. Candidates must comply with our Fleet Management, Substance Policy, and Reference Check requirements. Only candidates with valid employment eligibility (I‑9) will be considered.
Visa assistance is not available. S&ME reserves the right to hire internally or externally at any time. No candidate/recruiter calls, personal calls, or walk‑ins are accepted.