Senior Structural Steel Inspector

Pennoni; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Retirement plan

Travel reimbursement

Job summary

Pennoni in Charleston WV seeks an experienced Structural Steel Inspector to provide field inspection during bridge rehabilitation. You will inspect field repairs and coatings on superstructure components and report findings to project teams.

The role requires 4–7 years of structural steel inspection, field-environment work, and ability to access elevated work areas. Knowledge of AASHTO/AWS D1.5 and strong documentation skills are essential. Overtime and travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4–7 years of structural steel inspection experience.
• Experience working in field environments.
• Ability to work from manlifts and elevated access platforms.
• Knowledge of AASHTO/AWS D1.5 requirements.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Inspect structural steel welding and coatings.
• Verify compliance with drawings, WPS/PQRs, and welder certifications.
• Ensure adherence to codes and standards, including AASHTO/AWS D1.5 and WV DOT specifications.
• Monitor welding, bolting, and coating.
• Witness and document NDT activities.
• Identify and report non-conformances.
• Prepare detailed daily reports.
• Coordinate with field representatives, contractors, and project teams.
• Provide updates to clients and internal project teams.

Skills

Structural inspection

Field experience

Welding inspection

NDT knowledge

Coating inspection

Bolting inspection

Documentation

Communication

AASHTO/AWS D1.5 knowledge

Job description

Pennoni has an immediate opening for structural steel Inspectors to provide field inspection during the rehabilitation of a bridge in Charleston WV. This position involves inspection of field repairs and coating of superstructure components.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform inspection of structural steel welding, and coatings
• Verify compliance with drawings, WPS/PQRs, and welder certifications
• Ensure adherence to applicable codes and standards, including AASHTO/AWS D1.5 and West Virginia Depart of Transportation specifications
• Monitor welding, bolting, and coating
• Witness and document NDT activities
• Identify and report non-conformances
• Prepare detailed daily reports
• Coordinate with field representatives, contractors, and project teams
• Provide updates to clients, and internal project teams

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 4-7 years structural steel inspection experience
• Experience working in the field environments
• Ability to work from manlifts and elevated access platforms.
• Knowledge of AASHTO/AWS D1.5 requirements
• Strong documentation and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
• NDT certifications (UT, MT, RT film interpretation)
• Coating inspection experience (AMPP/NACE/SSPC)
• Bolting inspection experience

Work Environment

Work is primarily in the field, accessing the structure from manlifts and elevated platforms. Overtime or weekend work may be required. Travel reimbursement is generally in accordance with GSA guidelines or contract requirements.

Benefits

• Pennoni offers competitive health and medical benefits, PTO, retirement, and other fringe benefits.

Why Work With Us?

At our core, we recognize that the unique qualities of our Pennoni individuals are essential for innovation and growth as a whole. Pennoni, an ENR Top 500 consulting engineering firm, offers many opportunities to help you build your career. We continually strive to build a great workplace where our employees trust the people they work for, enjoy the people they work with, and take pride in what they do.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled