Senior Certified Welding Inspector

Job Overview

WSP is seeking a Structural Steel Inspector to join our team in Jacksonville, FL. This technical field and office position requires travel across the US and occasionally to Canada. AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) Certification is required, with experience in structural steel and bridge inspections and familiarity with AWS Codes D1.1 & D1.5, and NACE/AMPP or SSPC Coatings Certification. The ideal candidate is available for immediate employment and willing to commit to a long‑term assignment.

The candidate must be capable of rigorous physical activity.

• Inspection of welding, steel fabrication, coatings, expansion joints, bridge bearings, sign structures, bridge beams, drainage structures, and other structural components
• Monitoring fabrication/work for compliance with approved shop drawings, standards, and specifications
• Communication and interaction with owners, fabricators, engineers, and other CWIs and NDT technicians
• Writing daily shop/field reports in digital format
• Participating in WSP safety meetings

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 9+ years relevant experience
• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) Certification
• Experience performing QA/QC during structural steel fabrication
• Dependability, honesty, and integrity
• Computer
  
  Skills:
  
  Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office applications
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to work well independently and with others
• Decision making skills
• Self‑starter
• Must be willing to travel as needed, including overnight stays when out of town
• Possession and maintenance of a valid Driver License
• Sufficient physical stamina to work long hours indoors and outdoors under various field conditions and exposure to traffic, extreme heat, cold, rainfall, and snow
• Climbing, bending, crawling, and working in confined spaces and on uneven terrain
• Ability to lift 25+ lbs.
• Must pass a physical and background check and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company’s driving (MVR) policy

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Welding Inspector Certification
• NACE/AMPP or SSPC Coatings Certification
• ASNT NDT Level II or Level III Certification (VT, UT, MT, RT film interpretation)
• ICC Bolting certification

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.