Construction Inspector

Overview

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) is seeking a Construction Inspector to join our growing team in Charleston, West Virginia. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience across a wide range of site development and infrastructure projects while working alongside experienced professionals who are invested in your growth.


You'll contribute to real projects from day one and continue developing your technical skills, field experience, and understanding of project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Perform field testing and inspection of soils, concrete, asphalt, and other construction materials to ensure compliance with project specifications
• Operate field equipment, including nuclear density gauges and other testing tools
• Document daily field activities, test results, and observations through clear and accurate reporting
• Review and interpret construction plans and specifications to support inspection activities
• Communicate regularly with project managers, contractors, and project teams to maintain project quality and progress
• Maintain and calibrate field equipment to ensure accurate and reliable results
• Travel locally to job sites using company-provided vehicles

Our West Virginia operation has grown to over 140 professionals and continues to expand across transportation, infrastructure, and site development services. You'll work alongside multidisciplinary teams and gain exposure to a diverse range of project types, providing a level of variety and experience that accelerates your development early in your career.

If you're looking for more ownership, impact, and opportunity to grow within a high-performing team, this is an opportunity to continue building your career in a meaningful way.

What We Offer

• 100% employee-owned firm with a path to long-term growth and ownership access within your first year.
• Competitive compensation with multiple income streams, including paid overtime, performance bonuses, and stock ownership.
• 55% of profits distributed through employee bonuses.
• A clearly defined career path with mentorship and support toward licensure.
• Opportunity to work on a diverse project portfolio across multiple industries.
• Comprehensive benefits starting day one (healthcare, dental, vision), along with a 401(k) with a company match beginning the first of the month following your start date.
• A collaborative environment that encourages learning, cross-training, and professional development.
• Company Work Vehicles, PPE, Boot Voucher, and other equipment provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Valid driver's license required
• Experience testing and/or inspecting soils, concrete, asphalt, aggregates, or similar materials
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and project specifications
• Strong attention to detail and ability to complete accurate field documentation
• ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician (Grade I), International Code Council (ICC), Nuclear Density Gauge, or other State/Regional equivalent certifications are a plus
• WVDOH TRET Level I or II, Asphalt Field and Compaction, Aggregate Soil and Compaction, and/or PCC Inspector Certifications preferred
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work for Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) in the U.S. without sponsorship

About Us

We have experts! CEC is consistently ranked as a Top 500 Design Firm and Top 200 Environmental Firm by Engineering News-Record . We are looking for people who enjoy using their education and experience to solve difficult technical problems and work on interesting projects. You can accomplish this while working with a team of professionals who are equally motivated to provide high levels of service to our clients and to teach you along the way.

We have support! We have a variety of Employee Resource Groups, including CEC Community - focused on giving back to the communities in which we work; CEC Ignite - focused on helping professionals early in their careers to develop their pathway; CEC iDEA - focused on inclusion, diversity, equality, and acceptance; and CEC Women - focused on creating internal and external opportunities for women to network and leverage professional experience!


We care about our people! People and Culture are two of the five elements of our strategic plan. When you care about your people, they will want to grow a career with you - that is our goal. CEC offers you a small-firm work environment with large-firm opportunities. Not only will we help you develop professionally, but we will also provide an opportunity to become an owner of the firm and share in its success.


CEC offers a matching 401(k); profit sharing; a performance bonus; company stock; medical, dental, and vision insurance; short and long-term disability; tuition assistance; professional development; and work-life balance.


CEC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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