NDT/NDE Certified Welding Inspector

S&ME Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join S&ME as an NDT/NDE Certified Welding Inspector and take charge of impactful projects in a fast-paced environment. This full-time role offers competitive pay and a chance to grow in a 100% employee-owned company. You'll lead teams, conduct vital inspections, and ensure high-quality standards while enjoying industry-leading benefits.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision plans

100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) with company matching

PTO with rollover

Maternity/paternity leave

Tuition reimbursement

Company vehicle & fuel card

Employee recognition programs

$2,000 referral bonuses

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of NDT/NDE metals testing experience.
• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) required.
• ASNT Level II certification in at least one method.

Responsibilities

• Lead and guide technicians on complex projects.
• Conduct inspections using NDT techniques.
• Create thorough reports to communicate findings.

Skills

Leadership

Testing

Fieldwork

Safety

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate degree in a closely related field

Tools

NDT techniques

Testing equipment

Job description

NDT/NDE Certified Welding Inspector

Requisition Number: 2025-1800-05A

Build Your Career. Own Your Future.

At S&ME, you're more than just an employee, you're an employee-owner of a 100% employee-owned company that has been solving complex geotechnical, civil, environmental, and construction materials testing challenges for over 50 years. We're invested in your success and offer a career path with growth opportunities, training, and hands-on field experience. Join a team that values safety, integrity, and teamwork while offering industry-leading benefits, including:

• Medical, dental & vision plans with HSA and FSA options


• 100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)


• 401(k) with company matching


• PTO with rollover


• Maternity/paternity leave


• Tuition reimbursement


• Company vehicle & fuel card for project-based work


• Employee recognition & credential incentive programs


• $2,000 referral bonuses and more!

Your Role: Hands-On, Impactful, and Fast-Paced

What You'll Do:

• CWI Role: Leadership, Testing, and Fieldwork Responsibilities: Lead and guide technicians on complex projects, manage assignments, make technical decisions, conduct lab and metals testing, and perform fieldwork, including climbing structures over 200 feet with fall protection.


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  Site Operations: Conduct inspections and utilize non-destructive testing (NDT) techniques, such as ultrasonic testing (UT) and magnetic particle testing (MT), to ensure high-quality standards.

  
  


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  Project Coordination: Oversee and manage testing assignments across multiple projects, ensuring each project's success.

  
  


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  Equipment Care: Maintain and calibrate testing equipment, manage field and lab inventories, and participate in quality system audits.

  
  


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  Detailed Documentation: Create thorough reports to communicate inspection findings and test results.

  
  


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  Field Safety: Perform field inspections, including ascending steel structures like buildings and cell towers, using fall protection gear for safety.

  
  

The position will require 50+ hour work weeks (during periods of peak workload), as well as off-shift and weekend work, as required. Experience in Safety, DDC, NDT, and Radiation Training, including the use of fall protection equipment and personal fall arrest systems is a plus.

What We're Looking For:

• You have a High School Diploma/GED


• You have a minimum of 3 years of NDT/NDE metals testing experience OR an associate degree in a closely related field


• You are an AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)


• You have achievement of ASNT Level II certification per ASNT-SNT-TC-1A in at least one method


• You have additional certifications, a plus:
  
  
  
  • ICC certification in Building Inspections and/or Structural Steel Inspection
  
  
  • Level II for UT certification
  
  
  • Level II for PT, MT certifications
  
  
  
  

What to Expect:

You are willing and able to perform the physical demands of this position with the use of Company-provided Personal Protective Equipment such as:

• Ability to climb heights over 200 feet


• Working outdoors the majority of the time in varying weather conditions


• Routinely lifting and carrying 40-50lbs, (field/laboratory samples and equipment)


• Traveling out-of-town (typically overnight) for assignments as necessary


• Working outside of normal business hours when necessary

Why Join S&ME?

At S&ME, your career growth matters. You'll receive professional training, work on exciting projects, and be part of a company that truly invests in its people. This is more than a job, it's a chance to build a long-term career in the engineering and construction industry.

Ready to Get Started? Apply today and take the first step toward an exciting future with S&ME!

This full-time role offers competitive pay based on experience. Candidates must comply with our Fleet Management, Substance Policy, and Reference Check requirements. Only candidates with valid employment eligibility (I-9) will be considered. Visa assistance is not available. S&ME reserves the right to hire internally or externally at any time. No candidate/recruiter calls, personal calls, or walk-ins are accepted.