CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING INSPECTOR (CEI) TECHNICIAN

LOCATION:  ASHEVILLE, BOONE, CHARLOTTE, NEW BERN, RALEIGH, OR SYLVA, NORTH CAROLINA 

POSTED:  JULY 21, 2021

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VAUGHN & MELTON CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC.

ABOUT OUR COMPANY We are committed to our clients as one company with one voice. This enables us to deliver world-class professional services to every client on every project. So, whether it’s structural foundations, roadways, bridges, sidewalks, water distribution, water treatment, wastewater and sewer systems, storm water systems, or any other critical project, Vaughn & Melton is there, moving forward, always improving the quality of commerce and communities.

SERVICES: Starting from a single transportation engineering project, today we offer a full complement of engineering and surveying services.

LOCATIONS:  Based in the Southeastern Appalachian region, we operate from 15 offices in five states: GA, KY, NC, SC, & TN.  This position will be based in one of our NORTH CAROLINA OFFICES, ASHEVILLE, BOONE, CHARLOTTE, NEW BERN, RALEIGH, OR SYLVA.

BENEFITS:  We offer a benefits package that includes company paid premiums for medical, vision, dental and life insurance. V&M provides a generous 401 (k) plan and performance-based bonuses. Come join our team of professionals that are leading the way for the surveying and mapping industry!

POSITION SUMMARY

VAUGHN & MELTON CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC. – ASHEVILLE, BOONE, CHARLOTTE, NEW BERN, RALEIGH, OR SYLVA, NORTH CAROLINA is currently seeking a CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING INSPECTOR (CEI) TECHNICIAN. This position inspects transportation structures and roadway construction projects using engineering skills to determine structural soundness and compliance with specification, codes, and other regulations. Inspections may be general in nature or may be limited to a specific area such as bridges or paving. Acts as liaison between Vaughn & Melton and State DOTs, Bridge Programs, Project Managers, Public Works Directors, County Road Superintendents, and other local government officials.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION STATEMENT(S)

• Work on various roadway and bridge projects within the region’s geographic area
• Oversight of contractor’s quality control operations
• Quality Assurance sampling and testing
• Completion of Daily Sampling and Testing Reports
• Daily communication with client, contractor, and field project personnel
• Use survey instruments, metering devices, tape measures, and test equipment such as nuclear density gauges, air meters, and slump cones to perform inspections.
• Compute estimates of work completed or of needed renovations or upgrades and approve payment for contractors.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with municipal and county road superintendents, mayors and managers. 
• Measure dimensions and verify level, alignment and elevation of structures and fixtures to ensure compliance to plans and codes.
• Inspect bridges, highways, buildings, foundations, and other transportation structures during and after construction for structural quality, general safety and conformance to specifications, plans and codes.
• Maintain daily logs and supplement inspection records with photographs.
• Review and interpret plans, blueprints, site layouts, specifications, and construction methods to ensure compliance to legal requirements and safety regulations.
• Inspect and monitor construction sites to ensure adherence to safety standards, codes and specifications.
• Issue correction notices, confer with owners and authorities to explain regulations and recommend rectifications

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

COMPETENCY STATEMENT(S)

• Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Analytical Skills - Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Deductive Reasoning - Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
• Technical Aptitude - Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.
• Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
• Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
• Conceptual Thinking - Ability to think in terms of abstract ideas.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

REQUIRED EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Graduate or GED Equivalent.
• PC, Programs relative to reporting functions and communications; Word, Excel; Ability to learn new programs as warranted
• Candidates must be trustworthy and responsible
• Must have a solid background in mathematics
• Understand how to read and follow test specifications
• Excellent driving record

PREFERRED EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

EXPERIENCE:  At least two (2) years related experience and/or training with progressively greater responsibilities in the development of construction plans for transportation, commercial, and/or industrial developments and projects.

COMPUTER SKILLS:  Proficiency in CADD, MicroStation/InRoads, and other applicable drafting and design software,

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:  Mathematical Skills - Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES:  Certification or the ability to become certified in areas pertaining to highway construction. Required certifications may include, but not be limited to: Concrete Field Testing Tech, Safety and Use of Nuclear Density Gauges, Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control; Asphalt Roadway Inspection, Soils and Aggregates, and/or other certifications as required by specific contractor or agency

This position works closely with project engineers creating plans for the construction of various types of transportation and civil/site projects including, but not limited to, the following: roadways, bridges, parks, commercial and private developments. The position will also be required to work closely with land survey crews in the preparation of topographic and boundary surveys as well as construction stake-out and as-built surveys.

The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the company may deem appropriate.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Vaughn & Melton is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. V&M makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

V&M participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program.

V&M is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. V&M is a drug-free workplace.

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor VISAS.

OUR PLEDGE: We are committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and an inclusive work environment. V&M will not tolerate discrimination in employment, employment-related decisions, or in business dealings on the basis of race, color, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, or any other legally protected status.

REQUEST ASSISTANCE: If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting the V&M Human Resources Department.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) are federal laws that require employers with 15 or more employees to not discriminate against applicants and individuals with disabilities and, when needed, to provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees who are qualified for a job, with or without reasonable accommodations, so that they may perform the essential job duties of the position.

It is the policy of Vaughn & Melton Consulting Engineers to comply with all federal and state laws concerning the employment of persons with disabilities and to act in accordance with regulations and guidance issued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Furthermore, it is the company policy not to discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities in regard to application procedures, hiring, advancement, discharge, compensation, training or other terms, conditions and privileges of employment.