Welding Inspector - Structural QA for Transport Projects

Pennoni; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Pennoni is seeking Certified Welding Inspectors (CWI) for full-time and part-time roles in Raleigh, NC, and surrounding states to support QA fabrication inspection programs for transportation projects. You will inspect structural steel fabrication, welding, and coatings at off-site facilities serving transportation agencies.

Ideal candidates hold AWS CWI, have 0–3 years of shop-floor inspection experience, and are familiar with AWS D1.1/D1.5.

Qualifications

• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) required.
• 0–3 years structural steel fabrication inspection experience.
• Experience in fabrication shop environments.
• Knowledge of AWS D1.1/D1.5 requirements.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.
• Ability to travel.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspection of structural steel fabrication, welding, and coatings.
• Verify compliance with shop drawings, WPS/PQRs, and welder certifications.
• Ensure adherence to AWS D1.5/D1.1, AASHTO, and DOT specifications.
• Monitor fabrication processes including welding, bolting, and coating.
• Witness and document NDT activities.
• Identify and report non-conformances.
• Prepare detailed daily reports.
• Coordinate with fabricators and project teams.
• Provide updates to clients and internal project teams.

Skills

CWI AWS

Documentation

Communication

Travel readiness

Job description

Pennoni is seeking Certified Welding Inspectors (CWI) for full-time and part-time roles in Raleigh, NC, and surrounding states to support QA fabrication inspection programs for transportation projects. You will inspect structural steel fabrication, welding, and coatings at off-site facilities serving transportation agencies.

Ideal candidates hold AWS CWI, have 0–3 years of shop-floor inspection experience, and are familiar with AWS D1.1/D1.5.