NDT/NDE Technician

S&ME; North Carolina; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision plans with HS

100% ESOP with 5% company contribution

401(k) with employer match

PTO with rollover

Maternity/Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Company vehicle & fuel card

Employee recognition & credential—incc

$2,000 referral bonuses

Job summary

S&ME in Raleigh, North Carolina is seeking an NDT/NDE Technician to perform non-destructive testing and visual inspection of structural steel, including bolted and welded connections, on a variety of projects.

You will work outdoors, may climb heights over 200 feet with fall protection, and join a 100% employee-owned firm offering training, benefits, ESOP, and growth opportunities. Full-time role with potential overtime.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of NDT/NDE metals testing experience or an associate degree in a related field.
• Active certifications: AWS CWI, AMPP Coating Inspector Level I or II, ASNT Level II in at least one method.
• Additional certifications (ICC Building/Structural inspections; UT Level II; PT/MT Level II) are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections and non-destructive testing (UT MT) on structural steel, including bolted and welded connections.
• Manage multiple testing assignments across projects and maintain detailed reports of findings.
• Maintain and calibrate testing equipment; manage field and lab inventories and calibration records.

Skills

NDT/NDE metals testing experience

ASNT Level II in one method

AWS CWI certification

AMPP Coating Inspector L1/L2

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate degree in related field

Tools

UT equipment

MT equipment

Job description

Requisition Number: 2026-1050-16

S&ME is looking for a hard-working individual ready to take your career to new heights as an NDT/NDE Technician on our Metals team out of Raleigh, North Carolina. With no two days alike, you'll build skills that matter and leave your mark on the safety of the structures that shape our community.

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 experience. Join a team that values safety, integrity, and teamwork while offering industry-leading benefits designed to help you thrive - on and off the job, including but not limited to:

• Medical, dental & vision plans with HSA and FSA options
• 100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with a minimum 5% company contribution
• 401(k) with employer match
• PTO with rollover
• Maternity/Parental 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 Technician, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the structural integrity and safety of our projects by visually inspecting structural steel, including bolted and welded connections. You'll be engaged in fieldwork that may involve safely climbing steel structures such as buildings, cell phone towers, and water tanks, to heights exceeding 200 feet, using fall protection equipment and personal fall arrest systems.

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, formal calibration records, and participating in quality systems audits.
• Report Creation: Craft detailed reports to effectively communicate findings.

This position may require working 50+ hours per week (during periods of peak workload), as well as off-shift and weekend work, as needed. 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:

• High School Diploma/GED
• A minimum of 2 years of NDT/NDE metals testing experience OR an associate degree in a closely related field
• Active industry-related certifications:
  • AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification or working towards
  • AMPP Coating Inspector Level I or II
  • Achievement of ASNT Level II certification per ASNT-SNT-TC-1A in at least one method
• 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:

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

• Working the majority of the time outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Climbing heights over 200 feet
• Routinely lifting and carrying 40-50 lbs. of materials and equipment
• Safely handling field tools and maneuvering equipment on active construction sites
• Working outside of normal business hours and traveling (typically out-of-town and/or overnight) as project needs arise

Why Join S&ME?

At S&ME, your career growth matters. You'll receive professional training, work on exciting projects, and join 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 engineering and construction.

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.