CEI Inspector

HANCOCK COUNTY, MS

Neel-Schaffer is not just a place to work, it is a promise of a living, dynamic environment where people collaborate, innovate, build enduring relationships, excel, and grow professionally in a strong culture of ownership.

Do you have the desire to learn, the will to excel and the drive to thrive in an engaged, client focused environment? Neel-Schaffer, an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 250 Design firm with offices in nine states, has an opportunity for a CEI Inspector to join our growing engineering firm in the Bay St. Louis (MS) area. The ideal candidate will be able to monitor and inspect construction on a wide range of projects for public and private clients, including roadway construction, bridge construction, railroad construction, aviation, roadway paving, utilities, sidewalks, site developments, and other miscellaneous work.

• Observe, oversee, and inspect construction work and prepare daily inspection reports and reviews.
• Conduct daily project inspections to ensure continuing project compliance with regulations, permits and environmental restrictions.
• Review and analyze coordinated sets of job plans and report deviations from plans and specifications to client, subcontractor and/or supervisor.
• Possess a demonstrated knowledge of construction techniques, design, MDOT specifications and documents.
• Familiarity with standard operations, policies, and procedures within the A/E industry is a must.
• Demonstrate good interpersonal skills and possess the ability to work independently.

This position will require effective communication skills to coordinate production of project tasks and present deliverables to clients and vendors as applicable. The ideal candidate will take ownership and pride in tasks assigned with a team‑oriented, positive attitude.

• HS diploma (or GED) and a minimum of 5 years of construction/inspection experience on civil‑related projects.
• Physical demands require frequent walking on potentially uneven ground, standing, and stooping throughout each day.
• Working environment includes outdoors, with exposure to environmental elements and working in high traffic areas.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexible work schedule and ability to meet project deadlines.
• Valid Driver’s License.

• Health insurance, including Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
• Prescription drug coverage.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability.
• Company‑paid life insurance.
• Voluntary life and accidental insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with robust company match and investment assistance.
• Paid holidays.
• Vacation leave.
• Education reimbursement opportunities.
• Referral bonus.

Equal Opportunity Employer