Structural Steel CWI & QC Inspector

MK Consulting Group; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

MK Consulting Group is seeking a Structural Steel Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) to ensure welded structures comply with engineering blueprints, safety laws, and industry codes. You will inspect joints, verify WPS, review NDT/NDE activities, and maintain thorough documentation.

The role requires active AWS CWI credentials and 2–5+ years of related experience in structural steel fabrication or QA/QC, with the ability to work in industrial shop environments and coordinate with project teams.

Qualifications

• Certification: Active AWS CWI credential.
• Experience: 2 to 5+ years in structural steel fabrication, heavy construction, or QA/QC.
• Technical skills: NDT methods, blueprint reading, welding processes, and math proficiency.
• Physical requirements: ability to stand, climb ladders, work at heights, lift up to 50 lbs.
• Soft skills: clear written and verbal communication with project managers, engineers, and floor welders.

Responsibilities

• Inspect structural steel joints, fit-ups, and assemblies before, during, and after welding for defects and dimensional accuracy.
• Read structural blueprints, shop drawings, and welding symbols to verify conformance to specs.
• Ensure compliance with AWS D1.1 and related standards (AISC, ASTM).
• Review Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and verify welder certifications.
• Witness and review NDT/NDE activities (UT, MT, PT).
• Maintain inspection records, log non-conformances, and sign off on completed components.

Skills

NDT methods

Blueprint reading

Welding processes

FCAW

GMAW

SMAW

Mathematics

Communication

Job description

MK Consulting Group is seeking a Structural Steel Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) to ensure welded structures comply with engineering blueprints, safety laws, and industry codes. You will inspect joints, verify WPS, review NDT/NDE activities, and maintain thorough documentation.

The role requires active AWS CWI credentials and 2–5+ years of related experience in structural steel fabrication or QA/QC, with the ability to work in industrial shop environments and coordinate with project teams.