Structural Steel Inspector

Kundlas-Consulting-Group-Llc; São Paulo; On-site; BRL 656,000 - 766,000; Full time

Job summary

Kundlas Consulting Group LLC is seeking a Structural Steel Inspector to join our team on major public infrastructure projects. This role focuses on inspecting structural steel members and welded fabrications, reviewing drawings, and applying NDT methods to verify conformance.

The candidate will work on-site, perform radiographic, ultrasonic, magnetic particle, and dye penetrant tests, and produce inspection reports with clear recommendations.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience in structural steel inspections.
• Current AWS Welding Inspector certification.
• Current ASNT Level II or III certification, or applicable NDT certification.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and specs.
• Knowledge of AREMA, ASTM, ASME, AWS, MIL and related specs.
• Preferred: Associate degree in mechanical/structural engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Inspect structural steel members and welded steel fabrications.
• Review contract documents, drawings, and specifications provided by the Authority.
• Perform or witness inspections using NDT methods such as radiographic, ultrasonic, magnetic particle, and liquid dye penetrant testing.
• Verify compliance with project requirements and industry standards.
• Inspect other steel materials as assigned.
• Prepare inspection reports and support acceptance or rejection recommendations.

Skills

Welding inspection

NDT methods

Blueprint reading

Quality assurance

Structural steel inspection

AWS Welding Inspector

Education

Associate degree in mechanical/structural engineering

Tools

NDT equipment

Job description

13 days ago Requisition ID: 1313
Salary Range: $128,947.37 To $150,438.60 Annually
About Company:
Kundlas Consulting Group LLC is a professional consulting firm specializing in construction inspection and compliance services for public infrastructure projects. Our core services include on-site inspection of roadway, bridge, and utility construction to ensure adherence to engineering specifications, safety standards, and contract requirements. We support clients with daily reporting, materials testing coordination, schedule tracking, and quality assurance oversight. Additional services include project management, grants management for federally funded infrastructure and disaster recovery programs.

About the RoleThe Structural Steel Inspector will inspect structural steel members and fabricated steel components used in MTA/NYCT construction projects. This role requires experience with structural steel fabrication, welding inspection, non-destructive testing, and applicable steel industry standards.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience in structural steel inspections, associated inspections, or metallurgical inspections.
• Current AWS Welding Inspector certification.
• Current ASNT Level II or III certification, or applicable NDT certification, as required.
• Working knowledge of non-destructive testing techniques for steel.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, specifications, and construction contract documents.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's degree in mechanical engineering, structural engineering, physical science, or a related field.
• Experience inspecting columns, trusses, beams, welded steel pieces, wheels, axles, brake shoes, and other steel materials.
• Knowledge of AREMA, ASTM, ASME, SAE, AWS, MIL, and Authority specifications.

Responsibilities

• Inspect structural steel members and welded steel fabrications.
• Review contract documents, drawings, and specifications provided by the Authority.
• Perform or witness inspections using NDT methods such as radiographic, ultrasonic, magnetic particle, and liquid dye penetrant testing.
• Verify compliance with project requirements and industry standards.
• Inspect other steel materials as assigned.
• Prepare inspection reports and support acceptance or rejection recommendations.

Skills

• Structural steel inspection, welding inspection, AWS standards, ASNT/NDT methods, steel fabrication, blueprint reading, metallurgical inspection, AISC standards, technical documentation, and quality assurance.