Certified Welding Inspector

About the role

Athorized to perform visual weld inspections and construction quality assurance testing on a variety of infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with applicable codes, standards, and project specifications. Accurately document inspection results, including detailed daily field reports, photos, and observations that support clear communication with clients and project teams. Review and interpret construction drawings, welding procedures, and project requirements to verify work meets quality and safety standards. Identify non-conforming work, communicate findings clearly, and support resolution through collaboration with contractors, engineers, and project stakeholders. Follow and actively promote Atlas safety standards in all field activities, recognizing hazards and taking ownership of safe work practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual weld inspections and construction quality assurance testing on a variety of infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with applicable codes, standards, and project specifications.
• Accurately document inspection results, including detailed daily field reports, photos, and observations that support clear communication with clients and project teams.
• Review and interpret construction drawings, welding procedures, and project requirements to verify work meets quality and safety standards.
• Identify non-conforming work, communicate findings clearly, and support resolution through collaboration with contractors, engineers, and project stakeholders.
• Follow and actively promote Atlas safety standards in all field activities, recognizing hazards and taking ownership of safe work practices.
• Travel to project sites as needed, supporting both long-term assignments and shorter-term local or regional projects depending on business needs.

Requirements

• Current AWS Certified Weld Inspector (CWI) certification and hands-on experience performing field inspections in construction or infrastructure environments.
• Strong working knowledge of welding processes, inspection techniques, and applicable codes or standards (AWS, AISC, or similar).
• Proven ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and welding procedure documentation with a high level of accuracy.
• Experience in construction quality assurance, materials testing, or inspection roles where documentation and accountability were critical.
• Clear communication skills, with the ability to document findings and explain technical issues to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• A strong safety mindset, consistently following procedures and taking initiative to address risks in dynamic field environments.
• Flexibility to travel regionally (including occasional overnight stays) or support local projects, depending on your preference and project needs.

Qualifications

• Basic computer proficiency (Word, Excel, digital reporting tools) to complete and submit field documentation efficiently (Preferred).
• NDT Level II certification—especially Ultrasonic Testing—and/or additional certifications such as ACI, NICET, or ICC.

Skills

• Weld Inspection
• Quality Assurance
• Construction Quality Assurance
• Materials Testing
• Inspection Techniques
• Applicable Codes or Standards (AWS, AISC, or similar)
• Reading and Interpreting Construction Drawings
• Welding Procedures
• Project Requirements
• Communication Skills
• Safety Standards
• Computer Proficiency
• NDT Level II Certification
• Additional Certifications (ACI, NICET, ICC)

Benefits

Health & Wellness: We offer medical, dental and vision coverage with multiple plan options, including no-cost employee-only medical coverage. Time Off & Family Support: We offer vacation time, paid holidays, sick & safety leave (SSL) and paid parental leave. Retirement: We help employees plan for the future with a 401(k) and company match. Insurance: To provide protection and peace of mind, we offer Life, AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment) and Disability insurance. Safety Program: We are committed to safety as part of our 'quality of life' core value, and we provide approved PPE at no cost and reimbursement for prescription safety glasses and protective footwear. Learning & Development: We provide clear career paths, learning resources and development programs allowing you to see how you can grow and advance within the company. We offer internal certifications on specific skills and support external credentials through tuition reimbursement. Belonging: We support Employee Communities (ECs), voluntary, employee-led groups that create connections, belonging and shared purposes. Flexibility: May vary by project demands and regional workloads, but we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to help employees manage their personal and professional responsibilities.

Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time.