Welding Engineer - IWE (EPC Projects)

Vulcain Engineering Group; Île-de-France; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Vulcain Engineering Group in France seeks a Welding Engineer – IWE to act as a senior technical reference for welding and NDE on EPC projects. You will ensure compliance with contractual requirements, international codes, and client specs throughout engineering, procurement, fabrication, and construction phases.

The role covers technical deliverables, process selection, subcontractor documentation reviews, and coordination with multiple disciplines in an international project setting.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree with IWE certification or equivalent.
• Proven experience as Welding Engineer on EPC or industrial projects.
• Strong knowledge of welding processes, NDE, and heat treatment.
• Solid understanding of international welding and fabrication codes and standards.
• Fluent English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Review Client and/or Partner specifications and prepare project-specific welding deliverables.
• Perform gap analysis of applicable design and fabrication codes for pressure vessels, piping, and structures (ASME, EN/ISO, DNV, API, AWS, ASTM, etc.), including NDE standards.
• Prepare Welding and NDE specifications to be attached to Material Requisitions.
• Identify and select the most appropriate welding processes (SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, MCAW, SAW, etc.) and associated welding procedures.
• Manage the review of Subcontractor technical documentation during EPC phases, including: Welding Books (WPS, PQR), NDE and PWHT procedures, Material Specifications, MPS, and testing procedures.
• Respond to Client and Vendor technical queries during clarification phases, ensuring compliance with contractual requirements.
• Participate in technical meetings (KOM, PIM, etc.) and audits worldwide with Clients, Partners, and Subcontractors.
• Facilitate interfaces with other disciplines (pressure vessels, piping, procurement, QC, construction, etc.).
• Provide technical support on welding and NDE topics during commercial and technical clarifications.
• Support the QC Coordinator and Field Engineers / Construction Managers on welding-related matters.
• Participate, when required, in technical visits at Vendor or Yard premises to resolve major non-conformances.

Skills

Fluent English

Strong communication

Interface management

NDE knowledge

Welding processes knowledge

Autonomy

Analytical mindset

Education

Engineering degree

IWE certification

Job description

Vulcain Engineering Group in France seeks a Welding Engineer – IWE to act as a senior technical reference for welding and NDE on EPC projects. You will ensure compliance with contractual requirements, international codes, and client specs throughout engineering, procurement, fabrication, and construction phases.

The role covers technical deliverables, process selection, subcontractor documentation reviews, and coordination with multiple disciplines in an international project setting.