CEI Project Engineer
CEI Project Engineer
Salary: $85,000 - $125,000 (commensurate with experience)
Build Your Career While Building Missouri's Infrastructure
What You'll Do
- Manage and support Construction Engineering & Inspection (CEI) projects.
- Serve as a key liaison between clients, contractors, and project teams.
- Review construction activities for compliance with plans, specifications, and contract requirements.
- Assist with project budgeting, scheduling, staffing, and coordination.
- Prepare and review project documentation, reports, and correspondence.
- Monitor project progress and identify solutions to challenges in the field.
- Mentor junior engineering and inspection staff.
- Support business development and client relationship efforts.
- Contribute to the growth and development of the CEI practice.
What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in Missouri, or ability to obtain Missouri reciprocity.
- Experience working on MoDOT projects.
- Approximately 6-12 years of relevant civil engineering experience.
- Strong understanding of transportation construction processes and documentation requirements.
- Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Direct CEI experience on roadway, bridge, or transportation projects.
- Project management or project coordination experience.
- Experience leading field staff, inspectors, or multidisciplinary teams.
- Familiarity with municipal, county, or state transportation agencies.
- Additional certifications related to transportation or construction inspection.
Why Join Us?
- 100% employer-paid employee healthcare benefits.
- Dependent coverage options.
- Opportunities to work on impactful transportation and infrastructure projects.
- Clear path toward increased project management and leadership responsibilities.
- Collaborative culture focused on mentorship and professional development.
- Long-term career growth within a growing organization.
- Diverse project portfolio across Missouri and Kansas.
Ready for What's Next?
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