Entry-Level CEI Inspector

Launch Your Career in Infrastructure! Become an Entry-Level CEI Inspector

Are we the foundation to your future?

Volkert is now accepting applications from recent high school graduates for Entry-Level CEI Inspector positions on our growing team. This position is located in West Alabama. No prior experience is required—just a strong interest in learning the construction inspection field from the ground up.

Volkert is employee owned and a Top 100 design firm, committed to providing clients with creative solutions for sustainability, including improvements to infrastructure, the environment, and natural resources. Founded in 1925, Volkert is celebrating a century of serving our employees, clients, partners, and communities.

About the Role :

This is a full-time, entry-level opportunity for high school graduates or individuals beginning their careers in civil engineering, construction, or related fields. As a  CEI Inspector , you will receive hands-on training in construction inspection practices, materials testing, documentation, and quality assurance—ensuring projects are built to design specifications, codes, and safety standards.

What you’ll be doing :

• Perform on-site construction inspections under the guidance of experienced engineers or senior inspectors
• Monitor and document contractor activities to ensure compliance with project plans and specifications
• Measure, record, and report materials and quantities used on site
• Take photographs, maintain field logs, and generate daily inspection reports
• Communicate with contractors, project managers, and engineers to resolve field issues
• Learn and apply relevant construction codes, safety standards, and quality control procedures
• Travel to and from project sites (day trips and occasional overnight stays required)

What you need to have :

Preferred Qualifications :

Volkert Perks :

The words from our President and Chief Executive Officer, Thomas A. Hand, PE, capture best how you can make an impact while working for Volkert.

“For a century, Volkert has done meaningful work that improves our infrastructure and quality of life throughout our communities. We are proud of our one-hundred-year legacy and humbled by the opportunities ahead of us as we look forward to our next century of service. With our commitment to employee ownership and sustainable growth, you can build a career here that really makes a difference.”

– Thomas A. Hand, PE, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer

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Volkert does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.

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