Construction Engineering Inspector II

At Mead & Hunt, we’ve been designing, building, and improving communities for over 125 years. As a nationally recognized, employee-owned consulting firm, our mission is to create innovative, cost-effective solutions that elevate our clients and the communities we serve. From transportation and water infrastructure to food and beverage facilities and beyond, we take pride in making a lasting impact.

We’re looking for a highly motivated, hands-on Construction Engineering Inspector II to join our team in the Charlotte, NC region. This is a fantastic opportunity to further your career while working on NCDOT transportation projects that directly improve how people live and travel.

What You’ll Do:

• Inspect Transportation Projects: Ensure work and materials meet all project plans, proposals, and NCDOT specifications.
• Verify Accuracy: Perform key measurements and calculations for weights, volumes, and dimensions.
• Document Progress: Prepare “as-built” documentation, plot and run cross-sections, and maintain detailed daily reports.
• Test Materials: Conduct field tests to confirm materials meet quality standards throughout each phase of the project.
• Be Out in the Field: Work outdoors in varying weather conditions, bringing projects to life from the ground up.
• Travel & Flexibility: Occasionally travel across the state, with extended hours or overnight stays as projects require.
• Work Independently: Take ownership of tasks while collaborating with contractors, clients, and internal teams.

What We’re Looking For:

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or a related field; or an associate degree plus at least two years of relevant experience, or equivalent work experience (minimum of four years) will also be considered
• Two applicable certifications
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required

Preferred Qualifications

• NCDOT QMS Level 1 & 2, Roadway, and Concrete certifications
• Experience leading inspectors performing highway materials sampling and testing
• Experience interpreting and applying plans, drawings, and specifications to field construction tasks
• Familiarity with SiteManager or other construction management software
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with contractors, clients, and the public
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Why Mead & Hunt

At Mead & Hunt, we’re not just offering a job - we’re inviting you to be part of a legacy. As a 100% employee-owned company, we invest in our people and empower them to grow while shaping the future of our communities.

Here’s what makes us different:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance plans.
• 401(k) with company match and profit-sharing opportunities.
• Employee ownership opportunities after one year of full-time employment—help shape the future of our firm and share in the rewards of our collective success.
• A flexible work environment with a hybrid schedule and generous PTO, paid holidays, sick time, parental leave, caregiver leave, and paid community service leave.
• A strong commitment to your professional growth, with continuous learning opportunities, mentorship programs, and a supportive environment designed to help you thrive.

Mead & Hunt will not sponsor a visa (H-1B, etc.) for this position.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin