On-call Structural Steel Inspector

WSP in the U.S.; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking an On-call Structural Steel Inspector to join our Jacksonville team. The role involves travel to various locations within the US and Canada, performing QA/QC on structural steel fabrication and bridge components, and reporting findings daily.

The ideal candidate holds a CWI certification, has 9+ years of relevant experience, and can communicate effectively with owners, fabricators, engineers, and NDT technicians.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 9+ years relevant experience in structural steel inspection or QA/QC.
• AWS CWI certification required.
• Experience performing QA/QC during structural steel fabrication.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Inspect welding, steel fabrication, coatings, joints, and bridge components.
• Monitor fabrication against shop drawings, standards, and specs.
• Communicate with owners, fabricators, engineers, and CWIs/NDTTs for field results.
• Write daily shop/field reports in digital format.
• Participate in safety meetings and site observations.

Skills

CWI Certification

QA/QC experience

Structural steel inspection

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently seeking a On-call Structural Steel Inspector to join our team in Jacksonville, FL. This is a technical field and office position that requires travel to various locations within the US and in some cases to Canada. AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) Certification is required with experience in structural steel and bridge inspections with familiarity with AWS Codes D1.1 and D1.5, along with NACE / AMPP or SSPC Coatings Certification. The ideal candidate will be available for immediate employment followed with an assignment that will continue for the long term. The candidate 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

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 9+ years relevant experience
• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) Certification
• Experience performing QA/QC during structural steel fabrication
• 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 must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company’s driving (MVR) policy

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Welding Inspector Certification
• NACE / AMPP or SSPC Coatings Certification
• ASNT NDT Level II or level III Certification (VT, UT. MT, RT (film interpretation))
• ICC Bolting certification

About WSP

ABOUT US

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

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WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also 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.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

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.

Notice To Third Party Agencies

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.