Special Inspector Senior Engineering Technician (CMT)

ESP Associates Inc. is seeking a Special Inspector / Senior Engineering Technician (CMT) to perform inspection and testing services related to but not limited to: soils foundations 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 ESPs 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 preferred or ability to obtain within 1 year
• ICC Certifications 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 companys 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 clientsESP has received a designation of 186 on the 2026 ENR Top 500 Design Firm rankings. For the firms 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