Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) - Structural Steel

NOVA Engineering and Environmental, LLC; Thomasville (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle for daily site travel

Medical insurance including dental and

Career growth opportunities

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Life insurance for employee and family

Short-term disability coverage

401K with company matching

Wellness program

Job summary

NOVA Engineering & Environmental is seeking an experienced Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) to join our Special Inspections and Construction Services team in North Florida and South Georgia. This role involves travel across the region, inspecting structural steel, bridges, and related components on diverse projects, with a focus on Tallahassee area sites.

The ideal candidate has current CWI credentials, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently at fabrication facilities

Qualifications

• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) current.
• Structural steel and/or bridge inspection experience.
• Experience reviewing construction plans, welding procedures, and fabrication documents.
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural steel and welding inspections according to AWS, AISC, FDOT, and project specs.
• Conduct special inspections on structural steel, bridges, reinforced concrete, masonry.
• Verify compliance with construction docs, contract specs, and QA requirements.
• Review welding procedures, welder qualifications, and related docs.
• Prepare daily field and inspection reports using NOVA systems.
• Monitor construction activities for quality and safety compliance.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Independent work

Travel readiness

Education

Engineering Technology degree

Construction Management degree

Welding Technology degree

Tools

AWS D1.1

AWS D1.5

AISC standards

Job description

NOVA Engineering & Environmental is seeking an experienced Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) to join our growing Special Inspections and Construction Services team in North Florida and South Georgia. This position offers the opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of commercial, industrial, institutional, transportation, and infrastructure projects throughout the region.

This position involves significant travel throughout North Florida and the Florida Panhandle, with a primary focus on projects in and around Tallahassee. Candidates should be comfortable spending substantial time at project sites, fabrication facilities, and construction locations. Travel-related expenses are reimbursed in accordance with company policy.

As a CWI, you will play a critical role in ensuring the quality, safety, and code compliance of structural steel and welded components used in buildings, bridges, and other vital infrastructure. The ideal candidate is a motivated professional with strong technical expertise, a commitment to quality, and the ability to effectively communicate with contractors, engineers, project managers, and clients.

At NOVA, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside industry experts while contributing to high-profile projects that shape the communities we serve.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform structural steel and welding inspections in accordance with AWS, AISC, FDOT, project specifications, and applicable building codes.
• Conduct special inspections on a variety of construction projects involving structural steel, bridges, reinforced concrete, masonry, and related materials.
• Verify compliance with approved construction documents, contract specifications, and quality assurance requirements.
• Review fabrication and erection procedures, welding procedures (WPS), welder qualifications, and related documentation.
• Perform and document visual welding inspections during fabrication and field erection activities.
• Conduct or oversee non-destructive testing (NDT) activities, including Magnetic Particle Testing (MT) and other methods as required.
• Identify deficiencies, non-conforming work, and quality concerns, and communicate findings clearly to project stakeholders.
• Collaborate with contractors, engineers, fabricators, and project managers to resolve field issues and maintain project schedules.
• Prepare detailed daily field reports, inspection reports, and supporting documentation using NOVA's reporting systems.
• Review project plans, specifications, shop drawings, and code requirements to ensure proper inspection coverage.
• Monitor construction activities to verify compliance with project quality standards and safety requirements.
• Assist project managers in coordinating inspection schedules and maintaining excellent client relationships.
• Maintain certifications and technical knowledge related to welding inspection, special inspections, and quality assurance practices.

Required:

• Current AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification.
• Structural steel and/or bridge inspection experience.
• Working knowledge of AWS D1.1, AWS D1.5, AISC standards, and applicable construction codes.
• Experience reviewing construction plans, specifications, welding procedures, and fabrication documents.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in outdoor construction environments and travel locally to project sites.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.

Preferred:

• Level II Ultrasonic Testing (UT) Shear Wave certification.
• Level II Magnetic Particle Testing (MT) certification.
• ICC Special Inspector certifications (Structural Welding & Structural Steel & Bolting)
• FDOT, DOT, transportation, or bridge construction experience.
• Additional NDT certifications such as PT or RT.
• Experience with fabrication shop inspections and structural steel erection inspections.
• Familiarity with reinforced concrete and masonry special inspections.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Welding Technology, or a related field.

Check out our Perks:

In addition to our welcoming company culture and competitive compensation packages, our employees enjoy the below benefits:

• Use of shared Company Vehicle for daily travel to work sites
• Comprehensive group medical insurance, including health, dental and vision
• Opportunity for professional growth and advancement
• Paid time off
• Company–observed paid holidays
• Company paid life insurance for employee, spouse and children
• Company paid short term disability coverage
• Other supplemental benefit offerings including long-term disability, critical illness, accident and identity theft protection
• 401K retirement with company matching of 50% on the first 6% of employee contributions
• Wellness program with incentives
• Employee Assistance Program

NOVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. NOVA does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

About NOVA:

Established in 1996, NOVA was originally founded to provide Environmental Consulting, Geotechnical Engineering, and Construction Materials Testing and Inspection services to the design and construction community, largely in the southeastern United States. Since our founding, NOVA has added additional service lines such as Facilities and Building Envelope, Forensics, Municipal and more. We are dedicated to providing a wide variety of projects and services with an emphasis on collaboration and safety. We offer a stimulating and inspiring work environment where our employees are recognized for their efforts and achievements and are mentored for professional growth.

Currently, NOVA employs 650+ personnel in 18 offices serving clients throughout the southeastern United States and beyond. Our firm has professional and administrative support staff that includes registered professional engineers, registered professional geologists, environmental scientists, registered roof observers, LEED accredited professionals, soil/foundation engineers, laboratory specialists, materials technicians, ICC-certified inspectors, NICET-certified technicians, and AWS-certified welding inspectors. NOVA’s facilities include AASHTO-accredited laboratories in soils, concrete, aggregate and hot-mix asphalt testing/inspection. We also have CCRL-inspected laboratories for concrete sampling, curing, and testing. NOVA will continue to expand its reach and reputation as a leader in the testing, inspection, and consulting fields with a strong legacy of quality and integrity by promoting our best internal resources and recruiting a diverse culture of valued and exceptional talent.