CEI Inspector

Lochner, an Egis company, is recruiting for a CEI Inspector in the Kentucky market. The ideal candidate will perform field inspections, use material sampling and testing equipment, and approve testing procedures.

• Performs field inspections and ensures that work meets standards and specifications.
• Uses material sampling and testing equipment and approved testing procedures.
• Inspects traffic control and helps contractors maintain workplace safety standards.
• Creates timely and succinct documentation of construction activities and inspection findings.
• Operates company vehicle traveling to construction sites or delivering material samples.

• 2+ years of construction inspection experience – heavy highway/roadway construction experience is preferred.
• General knowledge of construction techniques and ability to read plans and specifications is mandatory.
• Valid Kansas driver license with a clean driving record.
• Good communication and documentation skills – ability to communicate findings or instructions with engineers, other inspectors, and material testing technicians.
• Ability to use an iPad or equivalent to log daily inspection reports.
• Travel anywhere in the state depending on project location.
• Some overnight stays may be required for remote projects.

Joining Lochner means gaining access to a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health and financial well-being throughout your career.

• Competitive premiums for medical, dental, and vision
• Paid time off and flexible holiday program
• Company paid disability (includes paid maternity leave) and life insurance
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with employer contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical expenses and/or dependent care
• Paid family leave
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Flexible work schedules (hybrid or remote, when possible)
• Wellness program for physical and mental health
• Lochner Cares non‑profit 501(c)(3)
• Education and training assistance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discounts
• Paid time off for charitable acts of service

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

The physical requirements must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Intermittent sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, stooping, crawling, and lifting. The employee must frequently lift and/or move light equipment up to 20 pounds. Must be alert to equipment in the field, occasional need to work near hazardous equipment and machinery, occasional need to walk on uneven ground, exposure to dust, gas or fumes, exposure to noise, extremes in temperature or humidity, and potential work at heights.

Lochner is proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. Lochner provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

All positions at Lochner require an applicant who has accepted an employment offer to undergo pre‑employment screening. Background checks include SSN/SIN validation, motor vehicle verification, education verification, employment verification, a criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, and drug test. All employment offers are contingent upon successful results of the pre‑employment screening.