CEI Inspector

CEI Inspector

Requisition Number: A

Are you a CEI 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 eager and dedicated full-time CEI Inspectors of all experience levels to join our Service Line team in South Carolina (Columbia, Florence, Myrtle Beach, Greenville/Spartanburg, Charleston, Gaffney, Orangeburg, and Hardeeville) and surrounding areas.

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.

• Professional Growth
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  We believe in providing continuous learning opportunities, mentorship programs, and a supportive work environment. Let us tell you more about that!
• Innovative Projects
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  Join a team that works on diverse and challenging projects of all sizes and complexities, including airports, solar farms, power plants, schools, trails, mixed‑use, sports stadiums, dams, museums, and more.
• Inclusive Culture
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  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
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  We strive to offer 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
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  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.

As a CEI Inspector you will be supervising contractor operations and guiding projects to successful delivery. You'll contribute technical judgment, working both independently and collaboratively with project teams.

• Monitor construction tasks—such as grading, paving, bridge work, and traffic management—to confirm adherence to plans, specifications, and safety guidelines.
• Review erosion control practices, verify environmental compliance, and carry out sampling and quality testing of materials.
• Compile thorough daily inspection logs, track contractor performance, and manage documentation for payment processing.
• Perform calculations, track material quantities, and support timely completion of project milestones.
• Participate in safety and progress meetings, collaborating with contractors, engineers, and project partners to address issues and maintain momentum.
• Conduct DBE/EEO compliance checks to ensure workforce diversity and equal opportunity standards are met.

Compensation is based on experience, with additional bonuses for holding relevant certifications.

• You have a high school diploma/GED.
• You have highway‑related construction or inspection experience, a plus.
• You have a technical degree or higher in Civil Engineering Technology or Surveying Technology will equate to 1 year of experience.
• You have one or more active SCDOT‑based certifications, a plus.
• You have strong communication skills (speaking, reading, and writing) using the English language.
• You have good math skills with a basic understanding of weight, volume, pressure, and units of measure.
• You have the understanding of a fluctuating schedule and interest in occasional travel.

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 40‑50lbs (field/laboratory samples and equipment).
• Maneuvering field equipment safely, such as a loaded wheelbarrow, on uneven ground around active construction sites.