Welding Inspector - Structural Steel & Coatings (Travel)

pennoniexternalcareers; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

PTO

Retirement plan

Job summary

Pennoni is seeking Fulltime and Part Time Certified Welding Inspectors in Augusta, ME, and surrounding Northeast states to support QA fabrication inspection programs for transportation infrastructure projects.

Inspectors will assess structural steel fabrication, welding, and coatings at off-site facilities, verify shop drawings and welder qualifications, and ensure compliance with AWS D1.1/D1.5, AASHTO and DOT specs. Travel to project sites is required.

Qualifications

• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) is required.
• 0–3 years of structural steel fabrication inspection experience.
• Experience in fabrication shop environments.
• Knowledge of AWS D1.1/D1.5 requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspection of structural steel fabrication, welding, and coatings.
• Verify compliance with shop drawings, WPS/PQRs, and welder certifications.
• Ensure adherence to codes and standards (AWS D1.1/D1.5, AASHTO, DOT).
• 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 teams.

Skills

CWI (AWS)

Documentation

Communication

Travel readiness

Tools

WPS/PQRs

AWS D1.1/D1.5 knowledge

Job description

Pennoni is seeking Fulltime and Part Time Certified Welding Inspectors in Augusta, ME, and surrounding Northeast states to support QA fabrication inspection programs for transportation infrastructure projects.

Inspectors will assess structural steel fabrication, welding, and coatings at off-site facilities, verify shop drawings and welder qualifications, and ensure compliance with AWS D1.1/D1.5, AASHTO and DOT specs. Travel to project sites is required.