Welding Inspector

DVJ Consulting Engineers; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

DVJ Consulting Engineers seeks an experienced Welding Inspector to support bridge construction and seismic retrofit projects in California. The role focuses on QA of welding operations, reviewing QC plans, and ensuring compliance with contract documents.

The ideal candidate holds AWS CWI or Senior CWI with at least 10 years of welding inspection experience and ICC Welding and High Strength Bolting Certificates; familiarity with Caltrans specs and a background in large-scale infrastructure is

Qualifications

• Currently holding AWS CWI or Senior CWI with at least 10 years experience and ICC Welding Certificate.
• Must hold ICC High Strength Bolting Certificate.
• Familiar with AWS, ASME, API, and AWWA welding codes.
• Experience inspecting welding on bridge construction or seismic retrofit projects.
• Knowledge of Caltrans Standard Specifications and SSPs related to welding.

Responsibilities

• Inspect welding on bridge and related projects for QA and compliance.
• Review Welding Quality Control Plans prepared by contractors.
• Perform welding quality assurance inspections and verify contract requirements.
• Review Welding Reports prepared by contractors.

Skills

CWI certification

ICC Welding Certificate

ICC High Strength Bolting Certificate

Bridge welding inspection

Job description

Desired Qualifications:

Current American Welding Society Certification as a Certified Welding Inspector, or Senior Certified Welding Inspector With a minimum of 10 years experience and hold a current International Code Council (ICC) Welding Certificate and an ICC High Strength Bolting Certificate.

• Familiarity with, and a working knowledge of the welding codes from the American Welding Society (AWS), American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), American Petroleum Institute (API), and American Water Works Association (AWWA).
• Familiarity with Caltrans Standard Specifications and Standard Special Provisions pertaining to welding.
• Previous inspection or trade experience in inspection or performing welding on bridge construction or bridge seismic retrofit projects.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Under the oversight and direction of Department Section Heads, Area Supervisors, or consultant Construction Managers Welding Inspectors will be assigned to bridge construction, bridge seismic retrofit, retaining wall, water tank, water line and other projects during and in support of welding operations as needed for quality assurance.
• Review Welding Quality Control Plans prepared by contractors.
• Perform welding quality assurance inspection. Such inspection will typically supplement contractor performed quality control inspection required in the Special Provisions. Verify compliance with the requirement of the contract documents.
• Review Welding Reports prepared by contractors.