Senior Certified Welding Inspector

WSP in the U.S.; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking an On-call Structural Steel Inspector to join our Jacksonville, FL team. This field‑heavy role requires travel across the United States and, at times, to Canada.

A current AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification and experience in structural steel and bridge inspections are required. You will inspect welding, fabrication, coatings and expansion joints, monitor workmanship against approved drawings, and write daily shop or field reports.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 9+ years relevant experience in structural steel inspection.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

9+ years experience

Communication

Self-starter

Travel willingness

Dependability

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Microsoft 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

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.

www.wsp.com

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.