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Transportation Technician II

RS&H
Columbia, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 4/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/7/2026
The Opportunity

We are seeking a CEI Inspector for our Transportation-Construction Management (T-CM) practice in Columbia, SC.

As a Construction Engineering Inspection (CEI) Inspector, you will monitor the contractor’s on-site construction activities and inspect materials to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, and other contract documents. The ideal candidate will have industry experience, possess strong communication skills, be a team player, is enthusiastic, motivated, honest, and dependable.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

  • Maintain detailed records of the contractor’s daily operations including manpower, equipment, construction methods, and events that affect the work.
    • Monitor work zone traffic control plan and identify discrepancies and potential issues.
    • Monitor the erosion control plan and identify discrepancies and potential issues.
  • Perform sampling and testing of component materials and completed work.
  • Verify the dimensions of prepared and completed work.
  • Inspect the construction work and conduct field tests.
  • Track/measure completed work quantities for payment.
  • Perform survey checks.
Qualifications

  • HS Diploma or equivalent with 4 years of construction experience with 2 years in roadway/bridge inspection OR a Civil Engineering degree.
  • Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications.
  • Must have a Valid Driver's License with a good driving record.
  • Must obtain any required certifications and pass appropriate qualifications tests for the position in specified time frames.
  • Ability to sit, stand, climb, bend, twist or stoop frequently and for prolonged periods, under various outside conditions.
  • Ability to reach horizontally as well as vertically for required tasks.
  • Ability to use construction or inspection safety equipment including fall protection.
  • Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and shake up to 20 pounds.
  • Please submit a project list that includes your role on the project as well as the construction value along with your resume.**

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university
  • EIT Certification
  • SCDOT Certifications
  • OSHA 10 Certification

Benefits

  • Paid Vacation, Personal Time Off, and Holiday Pay
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Certification and Licensure Support
  • 100% Employee Owned Company!
  • Career Advancement Opportunities
  • Pet Insurance
  • Cellphone Stipend
  • Company Vehicle
  • And much more!

If this sounds like the role for you and you're ready to join an amazing team, please apply.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here.

Please note: no agency representation or submissions will be recognized for this vacancy. Candidates should apply directly to this role to be considered. It is the responsibility of all third-party recruiting and employment agencies to know and adhere to our recruiting policy .

The Team

While RS&H was founded in 1941, we have been providing construction management services as one of our primary business practices since 1984. RS&H’s Transportation-Construction Management Practice serves numerous state departments of transportation, mobility/transportation authorities, turnpike/toll authorities, rail/port authorities, municipal/county governments, and private clients throughout the United States. Our Construction Engineering and Inspections (CEI) teams as well as our Construction Management teams are industry leading experts who provide a full range of construction engineering, program management, specialized testing, and inspection services from the preconstruction phase through maintenance and operations. By joining our team, you too can provide unique expertise in the full life cycle of transportation delivery, and lead the evolution of transportation.

The Company

Employee-owned, RS&H is one of the nation’s leading architecture, engineering, and consulting firms, with associates who work hard every day to create tomorrow together. We offer an exceptional journey from start to future. Our integrated teams translate experience into insight, turn challenges into opportunities, and build relationships that are as strong as the buildings and infrastructure we deliver together. We attribute our success to our unwavering commitment to our core values: integrity, accountability, curiosity, and teamwork.

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