Senior Welding Inspector

3 weeks ago


Raleigh, North Carolina, United States Universal Engineering Sciences Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled CWI/Special Inspector to join our team at Universal Engineering Sciences. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for providing various testing and inspections on new and ongoing projects to verify compliance with building codes and standards.

Key Responsibilities
  • Travel safely to various job sites in a company-provided vehicle and maintain the vehicle according to company standards.
  • Perform routine field tests or inspections to ensure compliance with building codes and standards.
  • Inspect, assess, and determine weld quality meets the acceptable criteria of a specific code or other specifications and safety regulations.
  • Verify welding procedures, welder qualifications, and material specifications.
  • Prepare reports with detailed documentation of inspections, testing, and findings, including any defects or discrepancies.
  • Read maps, blueprints, follow directions, and interpret engineering and construction plans.
  • Complete structural concrete and reinforcing code and job specification compliance.
  • Understand structural masonry code and job specification compliance.
  • Determine pre-stressed and post-tension concrete tendons, reinforcing code, and job specification compliance.
  • Perform inspections of soil, concrete, asphalt, steel, and/or wood framing.
  • Determine spray-applied fireproofing code and job specification compliance.
  • Document accurate and detailed field activity/inspections and report findings/diagrams to clients and supervisors.
  • Communicate daily with site contractors, other technicians, and project managers verbally and electronically.
  • Complete and prepare accurate and detailed field-testing reports on a daily basis.
  • Follow all company safety procedures and policies.
  • Other tasks as assigned.
Qualifications and Skills
  • High School diploma or equivalent.
  • Must be at least 18 years old for entry onto job sites.
  • Valid Driver's License with an acceptable driving record.
  • 2 years of prior field and/or inspections experience.
  • Required: Certified Welding Inspector certification.
  • Required: Master Special Inspector certification and/or active ICC Certifications in Masonry, Soils, Spray-Applied Fireproofing, Post-Tension, Concrete, etc., or EI (Engineer-in-Training) licensure.
  • Preferred but not required: AAS or BS in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, or related degree.
  • Preferred but not required: Knowledge or certifications in radiation safety, NCDOT/SCDOT Roadway, Earthworks certification.
  • Ability to read and interpret construction documents.
  • Ability to calculate results from construction inspections.
  • Ability to accurately complete field-testing paperwork and detailed figures.
  • Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, detailed reports, short correspondence, and memos.
  • Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
  • Strong written and verbal communication and ability to use technology/computer.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

Days and hours for this position are typically Monday-Friday with some weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.

Regularly exposed to outside weather conditions such as wet and/or humid environments, extreme cold and/or heat, dusty and noisy work environments.

Field work on outside construction sites involving long-term standing, sitting, and repetitive motions.

Ability to use your senses to see (including close, distant, and peripheral vision, depth vision, and ability to focus), smell, hear, and touch (use your hands to reach, climb, or balance, crouch, stoop, crawl, kneel, and sit).

You may be required to drive hundreds of miles per day within the Mid-Atlantic region.

Some weekend, overtime work, and/or overnight work and travel may be required.

Ability to regularly lift and/or move/shake up to 40lbs. (soil and/or concrete tests and related apparatus); frequently lift and/or move up to 60lbs. (soil and sand samples, and nuclear density equipment); and occasionally move more than 100lbs. (such as a loaded wheelbarrow of concrete samples).

What We Offer

At Universal Engineering Sciences, we foster growth, collaboration, and success. We value your skills and perspective and look forward to your unique contributions. You'll experience our STRIVE values (Safety, Teamwork, Responsiveness, Integrity, Value, Excellence) in action every day. Additionally, you can count on excellent benefits, a comprehensive PTO plan, uncapped career growth, and the best people in the industry.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates.



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