Construction Engineering Inspector Trainee
About the job
- Trainee: 0 to 2 years of CEI experience required.
- Tech I: Minimum of 2 years of CEI experience.
- Tech II: Minimum of 4 years of CEI experience.
- Tech III: Minimum of 5 years of CEI experience.
- Tech IV: Minimum of 7 years of CEI experience; capable of serving as the sole representative of the client on-site.
- Tech V (Senior): Minimum of 8 years of CEI experience.
- Direct field experience as a contractor or materials-testing technician may substitute for CEI experience on a case-by-case basis.
- Willingness and ability to work day or night shifts, flexible schedules, and accept assignments requiring extended travel.
- Strong functional computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Ability to complete advanced inspector certification courses, such as NCDOT classes in hot-mix asphalt and ACI concrete sampling and testing.
- Valid driver's license and ability to meet company motor vehicle record standards.
- Perform field inspection and oversight of construction activities under the direction of a Project Manager or Senior Engineer.
- Maintain comprehensive daily reports of inspection work and detailed records of project progress.
- Read and interpret construction plans, specifications, and applicable governmental standards.
- Review contract documents to verify compliance with regulations and project requirements.
- Coordinate materials sampling and testing to verify sufficient testing is completed.
- Verify the accuracy of payment requests and invoicing for completed construction work.
- Coordinate with contractors' staff, communicating progress and challenges to all parties.
- Perform standard mathematical calculations involving linear distances, areas, and volumes.
- Conduct day and nighttime traffic control inspections as required by project schedules.
- For Tech V (Senior), provide high-level recommendations regarding work progress and complex project challenges.
- Familiarity with SiteManager, Primavera, or other scheduling software is highly preferred.
About the company
SAM Companies provides end-to-end geospatial data solutions and construction-phase services. Its core offering, Managed Geospatial Services (MGS), collects data with aerial, mobile, and terrestrial LiDAR, photogrammetry, and unmanned systems, turning it into actionable intelligence. The firm also delivers subsurface utility engineering, GIS, utility coordination, and construction services through SAM-Construction Services, creating a single point of contact for surveying, mapping, and project oversight. It stands as one of North America’s largest full-service geospatial and construction firms, growing through organic expansion and numerous acquisitions to tackle large-scale projects with the goal of reducing risk and improving decision-making for critical infrastructure.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Late Stage VC
Total Funding
$36.7M
Headquarters
Austin, Texas
Founded
1994
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- New Mountain Capital’s July 2026 majority investment adds capital for expansion and hiring.
- Wilson & Associates’ August 2026 deal deepens SAM’s Southeast footprint and Tennessee reach.
- Ameren’s April 2026 deployment and Con Edison’s January 2026 pilot validate technical demand.
What critics are saying
- SAM’s 19 acquisitions and 2026 Wilson integration create messy systems and culture clashes.
- SAM depends on large utilities buying project work, so revenue tracks customer capex timing.
- Esri, Trimble, and utility in-house teams can compress SAM into a replaceable services vendor.
What makes SAM unique
- SAM spans surveying, SUE, inspection, GIS, and digital data in one platform.
- SAM serves 20 of the top 25 U.S. utilities after 19 acquisitions.
- Ameren and Con Edison use SAM’s CIM-based workflows for grid modernization.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
401(k) Company Match
Tuition Reimbursement
Phone/Internet Stipend
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
Professional Development Budget
Training Programs
Mentorship Program
Employee Referral Bonus
Perks at Work
Employee Discounts
Wellness Program
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↑ 35%AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 31, 2026-- SAM (“SAM” or the “Company”), a leading independent provider of mission-critical geospatial and inspection services to the utility, transportation and critical infrastructure markets, today announced its acquisition of Wilson & Associates, P.C.
Peak Rock Capital has sold SAM Companies, a geospatial and inspection services provider for utilities and critical infrastructure, to New Mountain Capital. Financial terms were not disclosed. Under Peak Rock's ownership since 2021, SAM more than doubled revenue, completed 19 acquisitions, and expanded from its original footprint to add 25 offices. The company now serves 20 of the top 25 US utilities, providing end-to-end geospatial intelligence services across the critical infrastructure lifecycle. SAM, founded in 1994 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, uses advanced scientific methods to capture and analyse infrastructure data, supporting grid modernisation and AI-driven infrastructure investment. The company has developed technical and AI capabilities positioning it as an industry leader in the sector. Guggenheim Securities and Houlihan Lokey advised on the transaction.
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