Early Career Welding Engineer

WSP in the U.S.; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, and retirement savings

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Disability benefits

Life insurance

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

WSP in the U.S. is seeking an Early Career Welding Engineer for a position in Jacksonville, FL. This role involves inspections of welding and structural components, monitoring compliance with standards, and writing digital reports. The ideal candidate should hold a BS degree in a relevant field and have strong communication skills.

The position requires physical stamina and the ability to travel, including overnight stays. WSP offers a comprehensive benefits package, ensuring health and financial stability for employees.

Qualifications

• 0–1 year relevant experience.
• Willingness to travel as needed.
• Possession of a valid driver license.

Responsibilities

• Inspect welding, steel fabrication, and structural components.
• Monitor fabrication for compliance with standards.
• Write daily reports in digital format.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Decision making skills

Dependability, honesty, and integrity

Self-starter

Computer skills: Microsoft Windows and Office

Education

BS degree in welding engineering, materials engineering, metallurgical engineering or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

WSP is currently seeking an Early Career Welding Engineer to join our team in Jacksonville, FL. This is a technical field and office position that requires travel to various locations within the U.S. AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) Certification is preferred. The ideal candidate will be available for immediate employment and must be capable of rigorous physical activity.

Your Impact

• 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
• Participate in WSP safety meetings

Required Qualifications

• BS degree in welding engineering, materials engineering, metallurgical engineering or equivalent
• 0–1 year relevant experience
• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) Certification preferred
• Experience performing QA/QC during structural steel fabrication preferred
• 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

• AWS Certified Welding Inspector Certification
• NACE / AMPP or SSPC Coatings Certification

Benefits

Employees are afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

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.