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Volkert

CEI Inspector

Volkert, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States, 27601

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Are we the road to your future?

We are currently searching for talented

CEI Inspectors

to support our

Carolinas Region

statewide in

North Carolina . This position welcomes candidates who are willing to commute from South Carolina to work in the state of North Carolina.

To be considered for this position, applicants must have, at minimum, an Associate's degree in an applicable area of Engineering Technology, Survey Technology or a related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution.

The successful candidate will perform technical duties supporting engineers and other professionals in the administration of highway construction. Such areas include construction inspection, project roadway/structure inspection, materials testing, project surveying, and program/regulatory compliance. (This position corresponds with the NCDOT Engineering (Transportation) Technician I & through IV.)

What you’ll be doing:

Inspection for compliance with contract documents, standards, and specifications

Testing of materials; review of plans; analysis of engineering-related data; and construction survey/layout

Keeping daily diaries on project operations, resolves daily constructability issues and trouble shoots problems to mitigate delays to contractor’s progress

Monitors contractor's daily operations and performs and/or reviews test reports to ensure that all work and materials conform to specifications, plans and contractual provisions. Also monitors utility relocation efforts by inspecting and tracking relocation work

Documenting pay records, performing construction calculation, and computer/iPad entry

Anticipates contractual problems and advises supervisor of the need for plan revisions, supplemental agreements, or other contract adjustments to improve safety, timely delivery and/or quality of delivered product

Ensures compliance with NC Sedimentation and Pollution Control Act, and that all work performed in permitted areas, is done in accordance with the permits

Effectively communicates and coordinates work with contractors, subcontractors, utility owners, and property owners to minimize delays and disturbances while maximizing progress of the projects

What you need to have:

Associate degree in an applicable area of Engineering Technology, Survey Technology or a related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution

0 - 2 years of progressive inspection level experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

Possess a valid driver's license

Must be able to perform moderate physical activity including but not limited to walking, climbing, balancing, kneeling, and standing

Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Must be able to work nights and weekends as required

Must apply safety philosophy and program to all operations

Safety toe shoes required

Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening to ensure a safe and productive work environment. Volkert adheres to federal guidelines, which may include testing for substances such as marijuana. Please note that federal regulations may differ from state-specific guidelines

If applicable to the position, a post offer fit for duty evaluation to ensure the individual can safely perform the essential functions of the role

Valid driver’s license

A satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR)

Skills & Competencies:

Knowledge of survey crew techniques, duties, and responsibilities

Should be able to effectively communicate in a clear, concise, organized, and persuasive manner

Ability to work safely in an outside environment with exposure to hazards on construction sites including heights, highway traffic, and traversing rough terrain in evaluating highway construction

Experience maintaining standard daily records and reports

Knowledge and understanding of general concepts, practices, and theories used in construction, construction inspection, and /or construction surveying

Knowledge in understanding contracts, plans, standards, and specifications

Experience with contract administration

Why Volkert? Volkert is employee owned and a Top 100 design firm, committed to providing clients with creative solutions for sustainability, including improvements to infrastructure, the environment, and natural resources. Founded in 1925, Volkert is celebrating a century of serving our employees, clients, partners, and communities. At Volkert, we pride ourselves on providing all of our employees with competitive compensation, positive work/life balance, and professional development opportunities, as well as fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace in all of our offices nationwide.

Key Benefits:

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Medical, Dental, & Vision

401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching

Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays

Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance

Employer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disability

Wellness incentives

Student Debt Retirement Match

Additional voluntary benefits

The words from our Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Thomas A. Hand, PE, capture best how you can make an impact while working for Volkert.

“ For a century, Volkert has done meaningful work that improves our infrastructure and quality of life throughout our communities. We are proud of our one-hundred-year legacy and humbled by the opportunities ahead of us as we look forward to our next century of service. With our commitment to employee ownership and sustainable growth, you can build a career here that really makes a difference .”

– Thomas A. Hand, PE, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer

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Volkert does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.

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