What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Inspector position at Southern Engineering and Testing PC?
If you are interested in being involved in a variety of exciting construction projects in Raleigh-Durham and surrounding areas, like being outdoors, enjoy working with your hands, then this is the career for you. In this role, you will be challenged and develop professionally every day, truly making a difference in our built environment. Consider becoming part of our continued growth by joining our team of experienced and dedicated engineers, inspectors, and technicians here at Southern Engineering – apply today!
Position Responsibilities:
- In this position you will perform field observations, inspections, and testing of construction materials, primarily structural elements. Responsibilities generally include the inspection and testing of soils, asphalt, cast-in-place concrete, masonry mortar and grout, structural steel, and/or spray-applied fire resistive materials.
- Tell the story. All of our hard work is for naught if we don’t present it all in an orderly, concise manner - hence the importance of our reports and other deliverables. In this position you will prepare detailed daily reports describing the inspections and testing performed for that day.
- In this role, you will have the opportunity to work both independently and in a team with other inspectors and technicians. In fact, the ideal candidate for this position will step up and be a leader of his/her peers.
- This position requires local travel, but overnight stay is not common. Work is sometimes required overnight, during early morning hours, and sometimes on weekends.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or General Education Development (GED) diploma.
- Must hold and maintain a valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
- Three years of progressive testing and/or inspection experience.
- American Concrete Institute (ACI) Field Technician Level I certification.
- International Code Council (ICC) reinforced concrete certification.
- Candidates holding an Engineering Intern (EI) certificate will be considered without the ACI and ICC certifications above.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Engineering Intern (EI) certificate
- One or more of the following International Code Council (ICC) certifications:
- Structural masonry, prestressed concrete, steel & bolting, soils, welding, and/or spray-applied fireproofing.
- One or more of the following certifications:
- Certified Welding Inspector (CWI).
- Post Tension Institute (PTI) Level I or higher certification.
Pay for the position will be commensurate with years of experience and type of certification(s) held. Southern will provide on-the-job training as needed and pay for most certifications needed to perform your job here.