Field Construction Inspector with CWI - Welding & QA

Celnor Group; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Delta Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

401(k) plan with match

Company vehicle

Phone and laptop provided

Paid training and certifications

Paid holidays

Paid sick days

Paid vacation

Career progression

Job summary

Celnor Group is seeking a Construction Inspector with CWI experience to join ETS in Virginia Beach. This field-based role covers inspections, testing observations, welding/coatings inspections and project coordination across active sites.

The ideal candidate has five+ years in construction inspection, with welding/ coatings expertise and valid certifications. It offers a strong benefits package and room for progression within ETS.

Qualifications

• Five years of construction inspection experience across roadway, bridge, utility or heavy civil projects.
• Experience with welding, structural steel, coatings and contractor quality control.
• Ability to read plans, specs and technical docs; produce clear inspection reports.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites.
• Hold Nuclear Gauge Safety, ACI Field/Strength Testing, VDOT certifications.

Responsibilities

• Carry out field inspections across transportation, bridge, roadway, utility, structural, marine, municipal, industrial and heavy civil projects.
• Inspect welding, structural steel, coatings, reinforcing steel, concrete, soils, aggregates and asphalt against plans and industry standards.
• Complete and document destructive and non-destructive testing, field measurements and pay items.
• Monitor contractor operations and identify non-conforming work; support corrective actions.
• Produce daily inspection reports, test records and deficiency logs; maintain project documentation.
• Coordinate with contractors, engineers, laboratory teams and agency representatives; arrange samples and testing requirements.
• Support junior inspectors and ensure compliance with safety procedures.

Skills

Welding

Structural steel

Coatings

Construction inspection

Report writing

Education

Nuclear Gauge Safety

ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician

ACI Concrete Strength Testing Technician

VDOT Soils and Aggregate certifications

AMPP/NACE coatings certifications

Job description

Celnor Group is seeking a Construction Inspector with CWI experience to join ETS in Virginia Beach. This field-based role covers inspections, testing observations, welding/coatings inspections and project coordination across active sites.

The ideal candidate has five+ years in construction inspection, with welding/ coatings expertise and valid certifications. It offers a strong benefits package and room for progression within ETS.