Senior AWS Certified Welding Inspector

Twining, Inc.; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

401(k) Plan

Job summary

Twining Consulting seeks a Senior AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) to lead structural steel and welding inspections in Northern California, including Sacramento and the Bay Area. The role calls for guiding junior staff, ensuring adherence to AWS codes, and mentoring teams on complex projects across commercial, industrial, transportation, and infrastructure sectors.

The successful candidate will review WPS/PQR/WPQ documentation, perform NDT oversight, and maintain safety and quality

Qualifications

• Current AWS CWI certification required.
• 7+ years of structural welding inspection experience.
• Experience on complex commercial, industrial, transportation, or infrastructure projects.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and welding symbols.
• Willingness to travel throughout Sacramento, the Bay Area, and Northern California.
• ASNT UT/MT or ICC certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural steel and welding inspections per project specs, AWS codes, and standards.
• Lead welding inspection on complex projects including bridges and heavy civil infra.
• Provide direction, training, and mentorship to junior inspectors and project personnel.
• Document nonconforming work, and coordinate corrective actions with project teams.
• Review WPS, PQR, WPQ, and welding quality documentation for compliance.
• Witness and document high-strength bolting and erection activities when required.
• Oversee nondestructive testing activities and ensure proper reporting.

Skills

AWS CWI

Structural welding

NDT oversight

Leadership mentoring

Job description

Senior AWS Certified Welding Inspector – Sacramento, CA

Twining Consulting, an innovative engineering, inspection, and consulting company, is seeking a Senior AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) for its operations in Sacramento, the Bay Area, and surrounding Northern California regions. This senior-level position will serve as a technical leader responsible for structural steel inspection, welding inspection, nondestructive testing oversight, quality assurance, client consultation, and mentoring junior inspection personnel on commercial, industrial, transportation, and infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural steel and welding inspections in accordance with project specifications, AWS codes, building codes, and applicable standards.
• Serve as the lead welding inspection representative on complex projects involving structural steel fabrication, erection, bridges, transportation, industrial, and heavy civil infrastructure.
• Provide technical direction, training, and mentorship to junior inspectors and project personnel.
• Lead resolution of field quality issues and identify, document, and communicate nonconforming work and corrective actions to appropriate project personnel.
• Review fabrication and erection activities to verify compliance with approved drawings, welding procedures, and contract requirements.
• Evaluate weld preparation, fit-up, welding operations, and completed welds to ensure quality and code compliance.
• Document inspection findings and prepare clear, accurate, and timely daily reports.
• Coordinate with contractors, fabricators, owners, engineers, and Project Managers regarding inspection activities and project requirements.
• Review welder qualifications, Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), and related quality control documentation.
• Witness and document high-strength bolting inspections and structural steel erection activities when required.
• Perform or oversee nondestructive testing activities and verify compliance with applicable standards.
• Provide technical support to project teams and assist with resolving field issues.
• Maintain certifications, technical proficiency, and compliance with company quality procedures.
• Represent Twining Consulting professionally while maintaining strong client relationships.
• Prepare electronic daily reports, certifications, photographs, and project documentation using company-approved software.
• Utilize digital systems for project tracking, communication, scheduling, and document management.

Requirements

• Current AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification required.
• Minimum of 7 years of structural steel and welding inspection experience, including experience on complex commercial, industrial, transportation, or infrastructure projects.
• Advanced knowledge of AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code – Steel and applicable building code requirements.
• Demonstrated experience reviewing and evaluating WPSs, PQRs, WPQs, fabrication quality systems, and welding quality documentation.
• Experience leading inspection teams, mentoring inspectors, and providing technical direction on projects.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, structural details, specifications, and welding symbols.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a team environment.
• Valid California Driver’s License and acceptable driving record required.
• Ability to travel throughout Sacramento, the Bay Area, and surrounding Northern California regions.
• Ability to work early morning, evening, night, weekend, and overtime assignments as project schedules require.
• Ability to work in fabrication shops, active construction sites, industrial facilities, bridge projects, and transportation infrastructure while maintaining safety and quality standards.
• Knowledge of digital reporting platforms and electronic inspection documentation preferred.
• Ability to climb ladders, scaffolding, and structural steel and lift up to 50 pounds.
• ASNT Level II Ultrasonic Testing (UT) Certification preferred.
• ASNT Level II Magnetic Particle Testing (MT) Certification preferred.
• ICC Structural Steel and Bolting Special Inspector Certification preferred.
• ICC Structural Welding Special Inspector Certification preferred.
• Experience with bridge, transportation, industrial, or heavy civil infrastructure projects preferred.
• Additional NDT certifications, including PT or RT, highly desirable.
• Other special inspection certifications from ICC or ACI preferred.

Excellent benefits package including medical, dental and 401(k) Plan. Hourly rate commensurate with experience.

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