Certified Welding Inspector; CWI

Position: Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
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Responsibilities

ECS Limited is offering a unique opportunity for an experienced Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) / Specialty Technician to join our Clarksville team and advance in a dynamic work environment. You'll work on a variety of complex projects performing field observations and inspections, and may also work with steel performing destructive and non-destructive testing (NDT) or non-destructive examination (NDE).

Responsibilities

* Field

Activities:

Perform observations, testing, inspections, and sampling of various construction materials, including soils, aggregates, concrete, grout, masonry, asphalt, and structural steel placement;
Execute tasks based on project requirements under the guidance of other senior technicians, staff professionals, and project managers;
Inspections may also be conducted in fabrication facilities or on mechanical piping systems and pressure vessels.

* Testing Procedures:
Conduct routine observations of structural steel and reinforcing steel, including welded or bolted connections using various methodologies and testing equipment following industry standards for documentation and compliance;
Testing may include ground penetrating radar (GPR) structural surveys, material verification, and corrosion surveys.

* Data Collection:
Perform calculations and data reduction based on sampling, test results, and inspections;
Engage in drafting and other administrative duties as required;
Maintain organization of field equipment and notify supervisor of broken or missing equipment as applicable.

* Communication:
Maintain daily communication with site contractors, other technicians, and project managers, keeping the team informed of changing site conditions and requested additional testing;
Attend project meetings as requested;
Inform project team of test results and share technical advice to provide resolution of issues.

* Training and Development:
Receive training in ECS methodology for project observations, inspections, and testing;
Document findings with precision in accordance with accepted engineering practices;
Mentor other technicians as they grow in their careers.

Career Development

As your experience grows, ECS will:

* Support you in enhancing your professional skills to advance and grow with us.

* Encourage participation and advancement in internal and external training programs and certification opportunities.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

* 5+ years of related experience.

* High School diploma or GED.

* Must have ASNT NDT Level II certification(s) and at least 2 additional advanced industry certifications from industry authorities such as NRC, NICET, WACEL, ACI, IFC, AWS, ASNT, ASTM (other authorities considered at ECS discretion).

* Current pursuit of or ability to obtain maximal certifications in the above categories.

* Position requires carrying 40 - 70 lbs multiple times a day or occasionally lifting 85 lbs to waist height.

* Must have valid driver's license and insurance.

* Must provide suitable transportation for use on job sites - Mileage will be reimbursed.

* Strong communication skills (speaking, reading, and writing).

* Advanced working knowledge of destructive and non-destructive testing principles, applications, and testing standards with expertise in your area of certification.

* Expert understanding of heavy construction safety, practices, and procedures.

* Ability to perform work at heights.

* Ability to work effectively with clients, peers, and supervisors.

* Proficiency with electronic devices such as phones, tablets, and laptops.

* High-level ability to read and interpret engineering and construction plans.

* Basic knowledge of MS Office.

* If your focus is NDE testing, you should have the ability to calibrate NDE equipment.

Military

Qualifications:

* The following US Military ranks will qualify for this position IF they also meet the education, certification, and licenses requirements from the above section titled  

Required Qualifications :

* E-4/E-5

About Us

ECS Group of Companies (ECS) was founded in 1988 with the goal to raise the standards of professional engineering consulting. Today, we are a leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental and facilities consulting services. We are employee-owned with more than 3,000 employees in 100+ offices and testing facilities coast to coast. ECS is currently ranked #60 in Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms (April 2026), #148 in Engineering News-Record's Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2025) and #50 in Zweig Group's Hot Firm List (May 2025).

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ECS Group of Companies (ECS) was founded in 1988 with the goal to raise the standards of professional engineering consulting. Today, we are a leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental and facilities consulting services. We are employee-owned with more than 3,000 employees in 100+ offices and testing facilities coast to coast. ECS…