CEI Bridge and Roadway Inspector
Requisition Number: 2025-1250-01
Are you a CEI Bridge and Roadway Inspector seeking a challenging opportunity to grow your career with a firm committed to our employees and providing high-quality service to our clients? S&ME is looking for an eager and dedicated full-time CEI Bridge and Roadway Inspector to join our Transportation Construction Services team in Southern West Virginia.
At S&ME, we have a history of delivering innovative geotechnical, civil, environmental, and construction material testing for over 50 years. Over the decades, we have grown into a trusted partner for clients across various industries, including transportation, energy, water, waste management, education, government, commercial, industrial and more. Our commitment to technical excellence and integrity has established us as a leader in our field.
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Why Work at S&ME?
· Professional Growth: We believe in providing continuous learning opportunities, mentorship programs, and a supportive work environment. Let us tell you more about that!
· Innovative Projects: Join a team that works on diverse and challenging projects of all sizes and complexities including but not limited to airports, solar farms, power plants, schools, trails, mixed-use, sports stadiums, dams, museums and more.
· Inclusive Culture: Our culture is built on collaboration and mutual respect. We want you to want to come into the office to build relationships, laugh together, learn from each other and enjoy the time with your teammates and colleagues.
· Work-Life Balance: We believe in a flexible working environment, allowing you and your manager to determine how you can work most effectively and collaboratively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments.
· Community Impact: Our work creates lasting, positive impacts on the communities we serve. We pride ourselves on our technical excellence, quality work and client satisfaction to continue making a difference.
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About The Role:
The CEI Bridge and Roadway Inspector role involves field inspection and oversight of transportation construction projects across West Virginia, with a primary focus on bridge and roadway infrastructure. You'll be responsible for monitoring quality, compliance, and safety to ensure successful project execution in accordance with design specifications, environmental regulations, and contractual requirements.
· Project Oversight: Monitor daily construction activities such as land clearing, grading, paving, bridge work, and traffic control implementation.
· Material Testing: Collect construction material samples and perform basic field tests to ensure specification compliance.
· Documentation & Reporting: Maintain detailed inspection logs, track project progress, and report nonconformities or issues.
· Regulatory Compliance: Review erosion control measures and ensure environmental and safety standards are followed.
· Stakeholder Communication: Participate in project meetings and collaborate with contractors, engineers, and client representatives.
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About You:
· You have a High School diploma/GED and 4+ years of highway construction or inspection experience
· OR you have a 2-year technical degree in Civil Engineering Technology or Surveying Technology with 2+ years of experience
· OR a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or Construction Engineering Technology
· You have or can obtain a WV TRET Certification within 6 months
· You have strong math and technical writing skills
· You have the ability to lift 40-50 lbs.
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Are You Willing and Able to:
Perform the physical demands of the position with the use of company-provided Personal Protective Equipment such as:
· Working outdoors the majority of the time in varying weather conditions
· Walking over rough, uneven terrain and standing for potentially up to 12 hours a day
· Routinely lifting and carrying 40-50 lbs. (field/laboratory samples and equipment)
· Maneuvering field equipment safely, such as a loaded wheelbarrow, on uneven ground around active construction sites
· Exposure to highway traffic, heavy machinery, and occasional work on weekends and holidays
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Grow With Us:
At S&ME, your career growth matters. You'll receive professional training, work on exciting projects, and be part of a company that truly invests in its people. This is more than a job, it's a chance to build a long-term career in the engineering and construction industry. S&ME provides a comprehensive benefits package to support you and your family, as well as career development resources. Come grow and thrive with us at S&ME!
· Medical, Dental & Vision Plans with HSA and FSA options
· 100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
· 401K with Company Matching
· PTO with Rollover
· Maternity/Paternity Leave
· Employee Recognition Program
· Credential Incentive Program
· Tuition Reimbursement
· Company Vehicle with Fuel Card for Project-Based Work
· $2,000 Referral Bonuses
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Join us at S&ME!
This 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.
