CEI Senior Roadway and Bridge Construction Inspector
Listed on 2026-01-01
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Construction
Civil Engineering -
Engineering
Civil Engineering, Safety Engineer
Overview
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Requisition :
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Business Unit:
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CDM Smith’s Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) team is seeking a Senior Roadway and Bridge Construction Inspector for a dynamic, travel-intensive role. This position requires 100% travel to national project sites located east of the Mississippi River, offering a unique chance to work on impactful infrastructure projects in diverse outdoor environments.
If you’re passionate about construction, enjoy being on the move, and thrive in field-based roles, this could be an exciting opportunity for you!
Our Transportation Construction, Engineering and Inspection group assists in all levels of federal, public, private, and international organizations by offering construction services for transportation systems that reflect community needs. Our value-added program management, best-in-class design-build expertise, and unparalleled sustainability and economic solutions, build partnerships and create solutions for current and future environmental and infrastructure challenges.
Responsibilities- Inspect and monitor construction activities at the project site(s). Inspector must be able to perform the most complex inspection activities for at least 2 of the 5 categories of construction inspection:
1) Roadway
2) Bridges
3) Drainage
4) Erosion & Control
5) Maintenance & Traffic. - Work under limited supervision or direct supervision depending on demonstrated knowledge for the assignment.
- Apply knowledge of materials, methods, and equipment used in highway construction; geometry and basic mathematics; read, interpret and explain construction plans and drawings, contract provisions, and specifications; and communicate findings.
- Perform complex and routine inspections of construction to evaluate if appropriate materials and construction processes are used and if construction conforms to plans, specifications, and special provisions.
- Use higher-grade equipment and perform complex calculations to support construction inspection.
- Review drawings to prepare for the construction inspection.
- Document and communicate inspection results to the supervisor.
- Job Title: CEI Senior Roadway and Bridge Construction Inspector 1
- Group: CEI
- Employment Type: Regular
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Certifications from a State Highway Agency or National Entity such as ACI (American Concrete Institute) or NICET (National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies) in earthwork, asphalt, and concrete if required by the client or jurisdiction in which they will be working.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license.
- 8 years of related experience.
- Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on duties and project demands.
- Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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