Special Inspector / Senior Engineering Technician (CMT)

ESP Associates, Inc. (ESP) is seeking a Special Inspector / Senior Engineering Technician to perform inspection and testing services related to, but not limited to: soils, foundations, retaining walls, reinforced concrete, structural masonry, fireproofing and post-tensioned concrete.

Responsibilities:

• Review and understand project related drawings, specifications, and applicable building codes


• Perform Special Inspections in the field for project document and code compliance


• Perform routine and advanced field tests in accordance with ASTM, ACI, AASHTO, DOT or other standards


• Document observations and inspections of construction including discrepancy notices for non-compliant items


• Communicate effectively with ESP project staff and project construction team


• Report inspections and test results through ESP’s field data collection software

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma, GED, or associate degree required


• Experience in inspection and construction testing of soil, concrete, masonry and/or asphalt materials preferred


• ACI Field Grade I Certification, required


• ICC Certifications, strongly preferred, any or all of the following:


• ICC Soils


• ICC Reinforced Concrete


• ICC Structural Masonry


• ICC Spray-Applied Fireproofing


• ICC Structural Steel and Bolting


• NICET Certifications and/or Post Tension Institute (PTI) Level I or II certifications will be considered beneficial in the role


• Effective oral and written communication skills


• Attention to detail


• Willingness to work in varying weather conditions


• Occasional overnight hours and/or travel for work


• Ability to lift 50 lbs


• Candidate must be able to pass a drug screen, background check, and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company’s driving (MVR) policy.  

Corporate Information:

ESP is a multi-discipline engineering design and consulting firm providing our clients with civil engineering, surveying, planning/landscape architecture, geosciences, environmental, subsurface utility engineering, and construction engineering inspection.

Through years of dedicated service to our clients, ESP has received a designation of 186 on the 2026 ENR Top 500 Design Firm rankings. For the firm's primary territory, the ENR Texas & Southeast Top Design Firms, ESP received a 2026 ranking of 53.

ESP offers an excellent employee benefits package including:   

• Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews and discretionary annual bonuses


• 401(k) (Traditional & Roth plans) with a guaranteed employer match of 100% up to the first 3% and 50% on the next 2% (eligibility after 60 days) 


• PTO (Paid Time Off) & 10 Paid Holidays


• VTO (Volunteer Time Off) of 4 hours each year (prorated during first year based on hire date)


• Tiered Health, Vision & Dental Insurance Options (eligibility after 30 days) 


• Behavioral Medicine through Teladoc


• Short-Term Disability Insurance (Employer paid)


• Long-Term Disability Insurance


• Life Insurance


• Pet Insurance


• Education Reimbursement Opportunities


• Flexible and Dependent Benefits Plan


• Referral Bonuses