CEI Inspector

About the Role

RK&K's Construction Engineering Inspection and Construction Management Division is hiring a CEI Inspector to join our team in the Knoxville/Tri-Cities TN area. As a CEI Inspector, you will strengthen our Construction Engineering and Inspection team while performing routine inspections on projects including highway, bridge, design/design-build projects. Opportunities for growth and training into construction management and office engineering careers are available.

Responsibilities

• Provide construction management support, including inspection, testing, and monitoring of construction to ensure compliance with contract documents
• Fully engage in solving intermediate problems to provide evaluation and sound solutions
• Monitor the activities of other inspectors
• Communicate effectively across different platforms with project management, clients, stakeholders, and contractors
• Interface with clients, state and federal agencies, and other engineering disciplines on construction projects
• Handle recordkeeping, materials testing, and reporting as required
• Train, coordinate, and supervise entry-level inspection technicians in the field
• Travel to job sites as expected

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Three (3) or more years of progressive experience in roadway and structures construction
• Working knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering and construction methods, materials, and equipment
• Ability to understand, explain, and administer contracts; and interpret construction plans, provisions, standards, and specifications
• Must possess high integrity and ethics in all aspects of dealing with clients, subconsultants, and peers
• Clean driving record

Preferred Qualifications

• Skilled in both roadway and bridge construction
• Survey experience
• Required TDOT certifications

Physical Demands

This role requires the ability to perform field inspections on active construction sites. The employee must be able to:

• Stand and walk for extended periods
• Navigate uneven terrain
• Climb ladders or stairs
• Lift and carry inspection equipment and materials weighing up to 20-30 pounds on an occasional basis, with or without reasonable accommodation

Work is performed outdoors in varying weather conditions and may include exposure to construction-related hazards.

Other Duties

This job description indicates the general nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other essential functions expected. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities and duties required by the employee. Other duties are assigned as required.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances
• Matching 401(k) plan
• Career development
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid parental leave
• Wellness programs and employee resource groups

RK&K offers excellent potential for career advancement and professional growth, along with attractive compensation packages commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package.