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.