Welding & Fabrication Engineer | Project Lead

Southwest Research Institute; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Research Institute's Fabrication Shop Section in San Antonio seeks a Welding Engineer to lead welding and fabrication execution for large pressure vessels and structural assemblies, translating design intent into qualified welding processes. A Bachelor's degree in Welding/Mechanical/Metallurgy engineering and an AWS CWI certification (or within 3 years) are required; shift work applies.

Ideal candidates will provide advanced technical expertise, oversee procedures, mentor welders, and

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgy or related Engineering field.
• Current AWS CWI Certification or must obtain AWS CWI Certification within first 3 years of employment.
• Shift work required.
• 0-5 years: demonstrated ability in development, qualification, interpretation, and application of welding procedures per AWS/ASME standards.
• 0-5 years: ability to train, mentor welders and evaluate technical performance.
• Must pass Jaeger 1 vision and Ishihara color tests for Welding Inspector Certification.

Responsibilities

• Apply welding and fabrication principles to translate design intent into qualified, repeatable welding processes for large pressure vessels and structural assemblies.
• Lead fabrication efforts involving complex welds with internal teams and external customers, including weld qualification and risk mitigation.
• Provide technical oversight for welding tasks ensuring compliance with industry codes and project requirements.
• Train and develop technical staff through hands-on instruction and process improvements.

Skills

Welding procedures

Independent judgment

Training & mentoring

Quality inspection

Education

Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Metallurgy

Tools

AWS/ASME welding standards

Job description

Southwest Research Institute's Fabrication Shop Section in San Antonio seeks a Welding Engineer to lead welding and fabrication execution for large pressure vessels and structural assemblies, translating design intent into qualified welding processes. A Bachelor's degree in Welding/Mechanical/Metallurgy engineering and an AWS CWI certification (or within 3 years) are required; shift work applies.

Ideal candidates will provide advanced technical expertise, oversee procedures, mentor welders, and