NDT/NDE Certified Welding Inspector

S&ME Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

S&ME Inc. is seeking a passionate NDT/NDE Certified Welding Inspector in Charlotte, NC. This full-time role involves ensuring the structural integrity of steel through inspections and non-destructive testing. Join a 100% employee-owned company that values safety, integrity, and teamwork while offering competitive pay and 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

• At least 3 years of metals testing experience or an associate degree.
• Achievement of ASNT Level II certification in at least one method.
• Experience with fall protection equipment and personal fall arrest systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections and deploy non-destructive testing methods.
• Maintain testing equipment and participate in quality systems audits.
• Create detailed reports to communicate findings.

Skills

Metals Testing

Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)

Inspection

Safety Training

Education

High School Diploma/GED

AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)

ASNT Level II Certification

Job description

NDT/NDE Certified Welding Inspector

Requisition Number: 2025-1350-04

S&ME seeks an individual passionate about ensuring the structural integrity of steel to join our NDE/NDT team as a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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

As an NDT/NDE Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), you'll play a vital role in maintaining the safety and integrity of our most complex construction projects related to welding, bolt and steel connections performing non-destructive testing. The role is ideal for experienced inspectors ready to take on new challenges and responsibilities.

What You'll Do:

• Inspection and Non-Destructive Testing: Conduct inspections and deploy non-destructive testing methods to uphold impeccable quality standards. A significant portion of field inspection time is spent performing non-destructive testing (NDT) duties such as ultrasonic inspection (UT) of welds and/or magnetic particle testing (MT) of welds.


• Project Testing Assignments: Juggle testing assignments across projects, contributing to the success of each endeavor.


• Equipment Maintenance and Calibration: Maintain testing equipment in working order and calibration; can include managing field and laboratory equipment inventories, maintaining formal calibration records, and participating in quality systems audits.


• Report Creation: Craft detailed reports to communicate findings effectively.

What We're Looking For:

• A High School Diploma/GED


• At least 3 years of metals testing experience or an associate degree


• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification


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


• Safety, DDC, NDT, and Radiation Training


• Experience in the use of fall protection equipment and personal fall arrest systems

What to Expect:

With the use of Company-provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

• Outdoor, hands-on work in all weather conditions


• Climbing heights over 200 feet


• Lifting and carrying 40-50 lbs. of materials and equipment


• Safely handling field tools and maneuvering equipment on active construction sites


• 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.