Senior QC Engineer - Steel & Mechanical (AWS CWI)

KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing; Taylor (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing seeks an experienced QC Engineer to support a major semiconductor construction project in Taylor, Texas. The role emphasizes structural steel, mechanical systems, welding inspections, and industrial QA/QC.

Ideal candidates will have extensive construction QA/QC background, AWS CWI certification, and a mechanical engineering degree. Strong familiarity with AWS D1.1 and ASME codes is required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of combined construction and quality control experience (5 years construction / 5 years QC).
• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) – Required.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of AWS D1.1, ASME Section IX, and ASME B31.3.
• Experience with structural steel fabrication, welding procedures, and mechanical quality inspections.
• Experience supporting large-scale industrial or high-tech construction projects.
• Familiarity with quality management systems and construction inspection requirements.
• Korean/English bilingual skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement quality control plans for structural steel and mechanical construction.
• Oversee welding inspections, qualification testing, and subcontractor certifications.
• Manage QA/QC inspections for structural steel, piping, ductwork, pipe racks, and mechanical equipment.
• Conduct contractor quality audits and monitor compliance with project specifications.
• Identify quality issues, implement corrective actions, and maintain inspection documentation.
• Coordinate with project management, engineering teams, and subcontractors.

Skills

QC engineering

Welding inspections

Quality control

Construction QA/QC

AWS CWI

ASME knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AWS D1.1 knowledge

ASME Section IX knowledge

ASME B31.3 knowledge

Job description

KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing seeks an experienced QC Engineer to support a major semiconductor construction project in Taylor, Texas. The role emphasizes structural steel, mechanical systems, welding inspections, and industrial QA/QC.

Ideal candidates will have extensive construction QA/QC background, AWS CWI certification, and a mechanical engineering degree. Strong familiarity with AWS D1.1 and ASME codes is required.