Senior CWI Welding Inspector — Growth & Benefits

STRATA, Inc.; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Company-paid Life Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Educational Assistance

Paid Parental Leave

Paid time to serve in the community

Employee Assistance Plan

Job summary

STRATA, Inc. is seeking a Senior Special Inspector/Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) to join our Boise, Idaho team. The role focuses on field inspections, welding observations, and nondestructive examinations to ensure quality and safety on structural steel projects.

You will review WPS and PQR, supervise welding activities, and communicate findings with contractors and engineers. The ideal candidate brings AWS CWI certification, code knowledge, and strong report writing skills to support our

Qualifications

• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification required.
• Experience with AWS welding codes and standards (including AWS D1.1).
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, welding symbols and fabrication documents.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual welding inspections of structural steel fabrication and erection activities.
• Verify compliance with AWS, AISC, ASTM, ICC, IBC, and project-specific requirements.
• Review welding procedure specifications (WPS), procedure qualification records (PQR), and welder qualification records.
• Observe welding operations and ensure approved procedures and materials are being utilized.
• Inspect bolted and welded structural steel connections.
• Document inspection findings and prepare detailed field reports.
• Coordinate with contractors, fabricators, engineers, and project representatives to communicate findings and resolve deficiencies.
• Utilize, maintain, and calibrate inspection and testing equipment.
• Perform Welder Qualification Test Records (WQTR).
• Support Quality Management System (QMS) requirements and company safety initiatives.
• Assist with training and professional development of inspection personnel.

Skills

Welding inspection

QA/QC

Reading drawings

AWS D1.1 knowledge

MS Office

Travel readiness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

WPS review

PQR review

QMS familiarity

Job description

STRATA, Inc. is seeking a Senior Special Inspector/Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) to join our Boise, Idaho team. The role focuses on field inspections, welding observations, and nondestructive examinations to ensure quality and safety on structural steel projects.

You will review WPS and PQR, supervise welding activities, and communicate findings with contractors and engineers. The ideal candidate brings AWS CWI certification, code knowledge, and strong report writing skills to support our