Certified Welding Inspector – CWI - Full Time/Part Time - Augusta, ME

pennoniexternalcareers; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

PTO

Retirement plan

Job summary

Pennoni is seeking Fulltime and Part Time Certified Welding Inspectors in Augusta, ME, and surrounding Northeast states to support QA fabrication inspection programs for transportation infrastructure projects.

Inspectors will assess structural steel fabrication, welding, and coatings at off-site facilities, verify shop drawings and welder qualifications, and ensure compliance with AWS D1.1/D1.5, AASHTO and DOT specs. Travel to project sites is required.

Qualifications

• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) is required.
• 0–3 years of structural steel fabrication inspection experience.
• Experience in fabrication shop environments.
• Knowledge of AWS D1.1/D1.5 requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspection of structural steel fabrication, welding, and coatings.
• Verify compliance with shop drawings, WPS/PQRs, and welder certifications.
• Ensure adherence to codes and standards (AWS D1.1/D1.5, AASHTO, DOT).
• Monitor fabrication processes including welding, bolting, and coating.
• Witness and document NDT activities.
• Identify and report non-conformances.
• Prepare detailed daily reports.
• Coordinate with fabricators and project teams.
• Provide updates to clients and internal teams.

Skills

CWI (AWS)

Documentation

Communication

Travel readiness

Tools

WPS/PQRs

AWS D1.1/D1.5 knowledge

Job description

Pennoni is seeking Fulltime and Part Time Certified Welding Inspectors in Augusta, ME in addition to CT, MA, NH, NY, RI and VT to support QA fabrication inspection programs for transportation infrastructure projects. This position involves inspection of structural steel fabrication, welding, and coatings at off-site fabrication facilities supporting transportation agency projects.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform inspection of structural steel fabrication, welding, and coatings
• Verify compliance with shop drawings, WPS/PQRs, and welder certifications
• Ensure adherence to applicable codes and standards, including AWS D1.5/D1.1, AASHTO, and DOT specifications
• Monitor fabrication processes including welding, bolting, and coating
• Witness and document NDT activities
• Identify and report non-conformances
• Prepare detailed daily reports
• Coordinate with fabricators and project teams
• Provide updates to clients, and internal project teams

Required Qualifications:

• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
• Minimum 0-3 years structural steel fabrication inspection experience
• Experience in fabrication shop environments
• Knowledge of AWS D1.1/D1.5 requirements
• Strong documentation and communication skills
• Ability to travel

Preferred Qualifications:

• NDT certifications (UT, MT, RT film interpretation)
• Coating inspection experience (AMPP/NACE/SSPC)
• Bolting inspection experience
• DOT fabrication inspection experience
• Fracture‑critical inspection experience

Work Environment:

Work is primarily at fabrication facilities with travel based on project needs. Overtime or weekend work may be required. Travel reimbursement is generally in accordance with GSA guidelines or contract requirements.

Benefits:

Pennoni offers competitive health and medical benefits, PTO, retirement, and other fringe benefits.

Why Work With Us:

At our core, we recognize that the unique qualities of our Pennoni individuals are

essential for innovation and growth as a whole. Pennoni, an ENR Top 500 consulting

engineering firm, offers many opportunities to help you build your career. We

continually strive to build a great workplace where our employees trust the people they

work for, enjoy the people they work with, and take pride in what they do.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled