Welding Engineer – Shipyard: WPS/PQR & Training Leader

Colonna's Shipyard, INC; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision options

401k with match

Paid holidays

Job summary

Colonna’s Shipyard, Inc. is actively seeking an experienced Welding Engineer to join our team in Norfolk, VA. The role requires strong welding process knowledge, procedure development, and hands-on capability to support shipyard and defense-related projects.

You will coordinate welding procedure qualification, training, and surveillance, while working with Planning and Production to verify WPS/PQR compliance and drive continuous improvement in welding operations.

Qualifications

• BS Degree in Engineering, preferably weld engineering, with a minimum of 5 years of direct welding engineering experience (Welding Engineer) or 10 years (Senior Welding Engineer).
• AS Degree in Engineering or Welding Technology with a minimum of 10 years of direct welding engineering experience (Welding Engineer).
• Strong knowledge of welding processes and ability to read and interpret NAVSEA, ABS, ASME, AWS and related codes.

Responsibilities

• Provide welding engineering support to ensure code compliance and optimal welding processes.
• Coordinate PQRs and WPSs with customers for approvals.
• Assist in weld testing, qualification, and training activities in the weld test center.
• Develop and improve welding procedures and automation as required.
• Coach welders and production staff on welding techniques and safety practices.

Skills

Welding processes

Welding qualifications

Welding procedure development

Training and coaching

NAVSEA/ASME/NASS/NW codes knowledge

Education

BS in Engineering ( Welding preferred )

AS in Engineering or Welding Technology

Job description

Colonna’s Shipyard, Inc. is actively seeking an experienced Welding Engineer to join our team in Norfolk, VA. The role requires strong welding process knowledge, procedure development, and hands-on capability to support shipyard and defense-related projects.

You will coordinate welding procedure qualification, training, and surveillance, while working with Planning and Production to verify WPS/PQR compliance and drive continuous improvement in welding operations.