Structural Steel Inspector

Kundlas-Consulting-Group-LLC; The Ironbound (NJ); On-site; USD 129,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Kundlas Consulting Group LLC in the United States seeks a Structural Steel Inspector to inspect structural steel members and welded fabrications for MTA/NYCT projects, ensuring compliance with AWS, ASNT, and industry standards. The role requires five years' experience in structural steel inspections, AWS and ASNT/NDT certifications, and the ability to read engineering drawings and contract documents.

Responsibilities include performing NDT methods, preparing inspection reports, and supporting

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience in structural steel inspections, associated inspections, or metallurgical inspections.
• AWS Welding Inspector certification.
• ASNT Level II or III certification, or applicable NDT certification.
• Working knowledge of non-destructive testing techniques for steel.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, specifications, and construction contract documents.

Responsibilities

• Inspect structural steel members and welded steel fabrications.
• Review contract documents, drawings, and specifications provided by the Authority.
• Perform or witness inspections using NDT methods such as radiographic, ultrasonic, magnetic particle, and liquid dye penetrant testing.
• Verify compliance with project requirements and industry standards.
• Inspect other steel materials as assigned.
• Prepare inspection reports and support acceptance or rejection recommendations.

Skills

Structural steel inspections

NDT inspection techniques

Blueprint reading

Quality assurance

Education

Associate's degree in mechanical engineering

Job description

Salary Range: $128,947.37 To $150,438.60 Annually

About Company:

Kundlas Consulting Group LLC is a professional consulting firm specializing in construction inspection and compliance services for public infrastructure projects. Our core services include on-site inspection of roadway, bridge, and utility construction to ensure adherence to engineering specifications, safety standards, and contract requirements. We support clients with daily reporting, materials testing coordination, schedule tracking, and quality assurance oversight. Additional services include project management, grants management for federally funded infrastructure and disaster recovery programs.

About the Role

The Structural Steel Inspector will inspect structural steel members and fabricated steel components used in MTA/NYCT construction projects. This role requires experience with structural steel fabrication, welding inspection, non-destructive testing, and applicable steel industry standards.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience in structural steel inspections, associated inspections, or metallurgical inspections.
• Current AWS Welding Inspector certification.
• Current ASNT Level II or III certification, or applicable NDT certification, as required.
• Working knowledge of non-destructive testing techniques for steel.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, specifications, and construction contract documents.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's degree in mechanical engineering, structural engineering, physical science, or a related field.
• Experience inspecting columns, trusses, beams, welded steel pieces, wheels, axles, brake shoes, and other steel materials.
• Knowledge of AREMA, ASTM, ASME, SAE, AWS, MIL, and Authority specifications.

Responsibilities

• Inspect structural steel members and welded steel fabrications.
• Review contract documents, drawings, and specifications provided by the Authority.
• Perform or witness inspections using NDT methods such as radiographic, ultrasonic, magnetic particle, and liquid dye penetrant testing.
• Verify compliance with project requirements and industry standards.
• Inspect other steel materials as assigned.
• Prepare inspection reports and support acceptance or rejection recommendations.

Skills

Structural steel inspection, welding inspection, AWS standards, ASNT/NDT methods, steel fabrication, blueprint reading, metallurgical inspection, AISC standards, technical documentation, and quality assurance.