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// CEI & Construction Inspection Recruiting — TX
CEI & Inspection Recruiter
Austin, TX
TxDOT's I-35 Capital Express Central project — which will cap and widen the freeway through downtown Austin — is among the largest active CEI programs in Central Texas, alongside the infrastructure supporting Tesla's and Samsung's expansions.
// Austin CEI & Inspection Recruiting
Specialized staffing for Austin field inspection
We're a specialized CEI recruiter for Austin and Central Texas — placing certified inspectors, resident engineers, and QA/QC specialists across materials testing, bridge inspection, and contract administration.
From highway megaprojects to bridge replacement and transit construction, we match certification-verified talent to the field, safety, and documentation demands of complex construction programs.
Recruiting expertise
- Construction Engineering & Inspection (CEI)
- Materials Testing & QA/QC
- Bridge & Roadway Inspection
- Construction Contract Administration
- Resident Engineering & Field Oversight
- Utility & Underground Inspection
- Environmental & Erosion Control Compliance
- State DOT Construction Standards Compliance
// Roles we place
CEI roles we place in Austin
01CEI Inspector
02Senior Construction Inspector
03Resident Engineer
04Materials Testing Technician / QA Manager
05Construction Contract Administrator
06Bridge Inspector
07CEI Project Manager
08Field Office Engineer
09Utility Inspector
10Director of Construction Engineering & Inspection
// Skills we screen for
CEI skills & certifications we recruit for in Austin
Every submission is held to the same standard: real, verified certifications, licensure, and code fluency for the role.
ACI Concrete Field Testing CertificationNICET Certification (Construction Materials Testing)State DOT / NETTCP CEI CertificationsNuclear Density Gauge CertificationAASHTO / State DOT Inspection ManualsBridge Inspection (NBIS) CertificationAWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)ICC Certified Building InspectorOSHA 30-HourErosion & Sediment Control Certification (CESSWI)Bluebeam Revu (as-built markups)Procore / e-Builder (construction management)Primavera P6 / MS Project (schedule review)Professional Engineer (PE) licenseResident Engineer certificationTraffic Control Technician (TCT) certificationMaterials testing (soils, asphalt, concrete)Punch-list & closeout documentationConstruction contract administration (DOT specs)QA/QC documentation & reporting systems
// 2026 hiring trends
2026 AustinCEI & inspection hiring
In 2026, the Central Texas market is defined by federally funded highway and bridge programs and a shortage of certification-verified field staff. Demand for NICET- and NBIS-certified inspectors who can deliver on schedule-critical DOT programs is at an all-time high.
Representative 2026 compensation
Inspector Aide / Field Technician$42,000 – $58,000
CEI Inspector (Entry)$55,000 – $75,000
Materials Technician (ACI / NICET)$60,000 – $85,000
Bridge Inspector (NBIS Team Leader)$80,000 – $115,000
Senior Inspector / Resident Engineer$85,000 – $120,000
CEI Office Engineer / Contract Administrator$95,000 – $130,000
CEI Project Manager$115,000 – $155,000+
Director of CEI Services$150,000 – $210,000+
Ranges vary by firm, licensure, and project mix; figures are directional for the Austin metro.
// Projects we support
Supporting Austin construction inspection programs
I-35 Capital Express Central inspection
Samsung fab site utility inspection
Austin-Bergstrom apron materials testing
MoPac corridor resident engineering
Colorado River bridge inspection
// FAQ
CEI & inspection recruiting in Austin — FAQ
Do you place CEI and construction inspectors in Austin, TX?
Yes. We recruit CEI talent for Austin and the wider Central Texas market: certified inspectors, resident engineers, and QA/QC specialists on materials testing, bridge, and roadway programs.
What CEI roles do you recruit for in Austin?
Common Austin searches include CEI Inspector, Senior Construction Inspector, Resident Engineer, Materials Testing Technician/QA Manager, and Bridge Inspector.
How quickly can you fill a CEI position in Austin?
With a national pipeline of pre-vetted, certification-verified inspection professionals, we typically deliver a shortlist of qualified TX candidates within days — every placement backed by our guarantee.
Do you verify NICET, ACI, and bridge-inspection certifications?
Yes. NICET, ACI materials-testing, and NBIS bridge-inspection credentials are verified before any candidate reaches you, matched to TxDOT Austin District's inspection standards.
// Why partner with us
Why Austin firms partner with Metro Associates
Certification-Verified Talent
NICET, ACI, DOT, and bridge-inspection credentials confirmed before a candidate reaches you.
Passive Candidate Acquisition
Our recruiters reach high-performers who are not actively on job boards.
Scalable Staffing Solutions
From a single inspector to an entire CEI field team for a multi-year DOT program.
Codes & Standards Fluency
Fluency in AASHTO, NBIS bridge-inspection standards, and state DOT construction specifications.
Hiring CEI or inspection staff in Austin?
Tell us about the role — we'll deliver a vetted shortlist of certified TX CEI talent, backed by our placement guarantee.
Other markets we serve
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