Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Technician

About the Role

Our projects range from building erection reviews, fabrication shop audits, condition assessments, repair and reinforcement monitoring, to maintenance and warranty reviews for existing roadway structures and bridges. We serve a wide assortment of clients, with a primary focus on building (D1.1) and DOT (D1.1 or D1.5) code-related work. Depending on the project, your position could include daily site visits to local jobsites, assessing highway structures throughout the state, assisting with materials testing on sites or in one of our laboratories, or occasional travel to perform evaluations and testing at project sites or within manufacturing or fabrication facilities in other states.

Responsibilities

• Perform bolted and welded structural connection reviews on building construction sites, fabrication shop inspections, and additional specialty review and non-destructive testing (NDT).
• Conduct NDT of welds, structural members, ancillary structures, or various parts and components using methods such as ultrasonic testing (UT) and magnetic-particle testing (MT), with less frequent dye-penetrant testing (PT).
• Field witnessing, sample collection, and lab testing as needed, including testing of welder performance and procedure qualifications, high-strength bolts and anchor rods, and load testing of assemblies.
• Occasionally assist with other service reviews or testing to support other groups within SME.
• Work from heights (e.g., ladders, scaffolding, platforms, aerial lifts, swing stages, exposed floor levels, or roofs) while adhering to fall-arrest/restraint safety protocols.
• Work within confined spaces (e.g., tanks, vaults, tunnels, trenches) in accordance with OSHA requirements.
• Travel to sites throughout the state, with occasional out-of-state travel, including overnight stays.
• Occasional overtime and weekend work to meet client needs.

Requirements

• Current American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification.
• Quality Control (QC) or Quality Assurance (QA) related NDT experience with one or more current ASNT SNT-TC-1A, Level II certification for UT, MT, and/or PT; or relevant NDT training log documentation qualifying for examination and certification in these methods.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Proficiency with commonly used computer programs and phone apps (e.g., Microsoft Word/Excel, PDFs, email, web browsers, maps).
• Ability to handle physical demands, such as lifting and carrying equipment (up to 50 lbs repetitively), wearing specialty Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for extended periods, walking on uneven ground, and working in various weather conditions.
• Comfort and confidence working in unique settings, including heights and confined spaces.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey technical information clearly and professionally.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize, manage workloads, and maintain accurate, detailed record-keeping.
• Effective interpersonal skills to build rapport with clients and team members, fostering positive working relationships.
• Ability to adapt to change, react productively to interruptions, and resolve complex technical problems in the field.
• Demonstrates ethical conduct, maintains confidentiality, and ensures safety in all aspects of work.

Additional Considerations

• DOT D1.5 code-related fabrication inspection experience preferred but not required.
• Basic construction competencies, including interpreting surveys, road maps, aerial photos, topographic maps, and geologic maps; understanding construction stakes and utility markings; or general knowledge of construction activities, inspection, or testing preferred but not required.

Core Values

• Honesty and Integrity
• Respect
• Selfless Service
• Teamwork
• Practical Solutions

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance provided after 30 days of employment (SME covers the premium cost of medical insurance).
• 401k match and yearly profit sharing directly into your 401k.
• Yearly performance bonuses and wage evaluations.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Volunteer Time Off.