Entry-Level Construction Engineering & Inspection (CEI) Engineer
Entry-Level Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) Engineer
Requisition Number: 2025-1610-09
Build Your Career. Own Your Future.
At S&ME, you're more than just an employee, you're an employee-owner of a 100% employee-owned company that has been solving complex geotechnical, civil, environmental, and construction materials testing challenges for over 50 years. We're invested in your success and offer a career path with growth opportunities, training, and hands-on experience. Join a team that values safety, integrity, and teamwork while offering industry-leading benefits designed to help you thrive on and off the job, including but not limited to:
- Medical, dental & vision plans with HSA and FSA options
- 100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- 401(k) with employer match
- PTO with rollover
- Maternity/paternity leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Company vehicle & fuel card for project-based work
- Employee recognition & credential incentive programs
- $2,000 referral bonuses and more!
Your Role: Hands-On, Impactful, and Fast-Paced
As an entry-level Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) Engineer working out of our Columbia, South Carolina location, you play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and safety of construction projects by assessing and verifying the properties and quality of materials used in construction. Working under the supervision of a Licensed Engineer, you will coordinate field explorations, field logging of soil samples, perform engineering calculations/design, preparation of proposals and reports, and provide project and client support.
What You'll Do:
- Construction materials testing: Conduct testing and perform inspections of construction materials, including soil, concrete, asphalt, and other relevant materials, to ensure compliance with project specifications and industry standards.
- Reviewing construction plans and specifications: Ensure alignment with project objectives before field observations.
- Documenting and managing field activities: Record detailed observations and testing results during project execution, utilizing Metafield® and/or other management systems daily for efficient data management and coordination.
- Report and proposal preparation: Assist in drafting reports and proposals for small projects, ensuring thoroughness and accuracy in assessments and documentation.
- Maintaining daily communication: Engage with management, contractors, and clients to ensure project transparency and provide regular progress updates.
What We're Looking For:
- A Bachelor's degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering, or a similar engineering field
- Engineer in Training (EIT) license or on track to obtain
- Basic math and communication skills (speaking, reading, and writing) using the English language
What to Expect:
- With the use of Company-provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Outdoor, hands-on work in all weather conditions
- Walking over rough terrain and standing for long periods (up to 12 hours)
- Lifting and carrying 40-50 lbs. of materials and equipment
- Safely handling field tools and maneuvering equipment on active construction sites
Why Join S&ME?
At S&ME, your career growth matters. You'll receive professional training, work on exciting projects, and be part of a company that truly invests in its people. This is more than a job, it's a chance to build a long-term career in the engineering and construction industry.
Ready to Get Started? Apply today and take the first step toward an exciting future with S&ME!
This full-time role offers competitive pay based on experience. Candidates must comply with our Fleet Management, Substance Policy, and Reference Check requirements. Only candidates with valid employment eligibility (I-9) will be considered. Visa assistance is not available. S&ME reserves the right to hire internally or externally at any time. No candidate/recruiter calls, personal calls, or walk-ins are accepted.
For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.
https://smeinc.applicantpro.com/jobs/3750728-712193.html