Structural Steel welding (AWS CWI) and Coatings (AMPP / NACE / SSPC Level II) Inspector

WSP in the U.S.; Roswell (NM); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. is seeking a Certified Structural Steel Welding Inspector (AWS CWI) with NACE/AMPP Level II expertise for work across New Mexico, Utah, or Arizona. The role involves field and shop inspections, QA responsibilities, and travel within the US and to Canada.

The ideal candidate will have 9+ years of inspection experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently with a valid driver's license. Physical stamina is required for long hours in varied conditions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Minimum of 9 years of relevant post-education experience in inspection.
• NACE/AMPP or SSPC Coatings Certification Level II is required.
• AWS CWI Certification is required.
• Must be able to travel; valid driver license required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• In a QA role, perform structural steel fabrication inspections in shop and field.
• Conduct dimensional checks, welding inspection, NDT, coatings, and material test reports per contract documents.
• Monitor surface preparation, cleanliness, environmental conditions, paint mixing and applications for compliance.
• Communicate with owners, fabricators, engineers, NDT technicians, and coating professionals.
• Write daily shop/field reports in digital format.
• Participate in safety meetings and adhere to project schedules.

Skills

Welding inspection experience

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Driver license

Physical stamina

Independent worker

Decision making

Self-starter

Team collaboration

MS Windows / MS Office

NACE/AMPP Level II

ASNT NDT Level II/III

ICC Bolting certification

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Certified Structural Steel welding (AWS CWI) and Coatings (AMPP / NACE / SSPC Level II) Inspector to join our team that is based in New Mexico, Utah, or Arizona. This is a technical field position that requires travel to various locations within the US and in some cases to Canada. It is preferred that the candidate also has experience in structural steel and bridge inspections with familiarity with AWS Codes D1.1 and D1.5. The ideal candidate will be available for immediate contract employment followed with an assignment that will continue for the long term. The candidate must be capable of rigorous physical activity.

Your Impact

• In a quality assurance (QA) role
• structural steel fabrication activities in the shop and the field including but not limited to dimensional checks, welding inspection, NDT, coatings, and material test reports to contract drawings and documents
• monitoring and measuring: surface preparation, surface cleanliness, environmental conditions, paint kit mixing, and applications for compliance with approved contract documents, standards, and specifications
• Communication and interaction with owners, fabricators, engineers, NDT technicians, and other coating professionals
• Writing daily shop / field reports in digital format
• Participate in WSP safety meetings

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• Minimum of 9 years of relevant post education experience in discipline with prior construction inspection experience.
• NACE / AMPP or SSPC Coatings Certification Level II
• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) Certification
• Dependability, honesty, and integrity
• Computer Skills: Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office applications
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to work well independently and with others
• Decision making skills
• Self-starter
• Must be willing to travel as needed, including overnight stays when out of town
• Possession and maintenance of a valid Driver License
• Sufficient physical stamina to work long hours indoors and outdoors under various field conditions and exposure to traffic, extreme heat, cold, rainfall, and snow
• Climbing, bending, crawling, and working on platforms, lift baskets, in confined spaces, and on uneven terrain
• Ability to lift 25+ lbs.
• Must pass a physical and background check and must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company's driving (MVR) policy

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in metallizing and related inspections
• Experience performing QA/QC during structural steel fabrication
• ASNT NDT Level II or level III Certification (VT, UT. MT, RT (film interpretation))
• ICC Bolting certification

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

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WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES

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