Structural Steel CWI/Quality Control

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

Structural Steel Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) and quality control ensures that welded structures, steel components, and building frameworks comply with engineering blueprints, safety laws, and industry codes. They perform visual inspections, monitor fabrication processes, verify welding procedures, and document quality control data.

Key Responsibilities

• Weld & Material Inspection: Inspect structural steel joints, fit-ups, and assemblies before, during, and after welding to check for surface defects, size conformity, and dimensional accuracy.
• Code & Blueprint Compliance: Read and interpret structural blueprints, shop drawings, and welding symbols to verify that work meets specifications.
• Standard Adherence: Ensure compliance with major structural codes such as AWS D1.1 (Structural Welding Code - Steel) and related standards like AISC or ASTM.
• Procedure & Personnel Verification: Review Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and verify that individual welders hold proper certifications for the tasks they perform.
• Testing Coordination: Witness and review Non-Destructive Testing (NDT/NDE) activities such as ultrasonic (UT), magnetic particle (MT), or liquid penetrant (PT) testing.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate records of inspections, log non-conformances, write daily quality reports, and sign off on completed structural components.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Certification: Active AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) credential.
• Experience: 2 to 5+ years of practical experience in structural steel fabrication, heavy construction, or quality control/assurance.
• Technical Skills: Strong understanding of NDT methods, blueprint reading, welding processes (FCAW, GMAW, SMAW), and math proficiency.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to stand for long periods, climb ladders, work at heights or in industrial shop environments, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Soft Skills: Clear written and verbal communication skills to coordinate with project managers, engineers, and floor welders.