Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)

Responsibilities

• Perform observations, testing, inspections, and sampling of various construction materials, including soils, aggregates, concrete, grout, masonry, asphalt and structural steel placement.
• Execute tasks based on project requirements under the guidance of senior technicians, staff professionals, and project managers.
• Inspect structural steel and reinforcing steel, including welded or bolted connections using various methodologies and testing equipment following industry standards for documentation and compliance.
• Conduct routine observations of structural steel and reinforcing steel, including welded or bolted connections using various methodologies and testing equipment following industry standards for documentation and compliance.
• Engage in drafting and other administrative duties as required.
• Maintain organization of field equipment and notify supervisor of broken or missing equipment as applicable.
• Maintain daily communication with site contractors, other technicians, and project managers, keeping the team informed of changing site conditions and requested additional testing.
• Attend project meetings as requested.
• Receive training in ECS methodology for project observations, inspections, and testing.
• Document findings with precision in accordance with accepted engineering practices.

Requirements

• 2+ years of related experience.
• A high school diploma or GED.
• Must have or be willing to obtain 2 relevant specialty certifications from industry authorities such as NRC, NICET, WACEL, ACI, IFC, AWS, ASNT, ASTM (other authorities may be considered at ECS discretion).
• Position requires carrying 40 - 70 lbs multiple times a day or occasionally lifting 85 lbs to waist height.
• Must have valid driver's license and insurance.
• Provide suitable transportation for use on job sites - Mileage will be reimbursed.
• Strong communication skills (speaking, reading, and writing).
• Working knowledge of destructive and non-destructive testing principles, applications, and testing standards.
• Good understanding of heavy construction safety, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to perform work at heights.
• Proficiency with electronic devices such as phones, tablets, and laptops.
• Functional ability to read and interpret engineering and construction plans.
• Basic knowledge of MS Office.
• If your focus is NDE testing, you should have the ability to calibrate NDE equipment.

Qualifications

• The following US Military ranks will qualify for this position IF they also meet the education, certification, and licenses requirements from the above section titled "Required Qualifications": E-4/E-5 ECS Group of Companies (ECS).

ECS Limited is offering a unique opportunity for a talented Specialty Technician to join our Knoxville team and advance in a dynamic work environment. You'll work on a variety of projects performing field observations and inspections, and may also work with steel performing destructive and non-destructive testing (NDT).

Required Qualifications:

• 2+ years of related experience.
• A high school diploma or GED.
• Must have or be willing to obtain 2 relevant specialty certifications from industry authorities such as NRC, NICET, WACEL, ACI, IFC, AWS, ASNT, ASTM (other authorities may be considered at ECS discretion).
• Position requires carrying 40 - 70 lbs multiple times a day or occasionally lifting 85 lbs to waist height.
• Must have valid driver's license and insurance.
• Provide suitable transportation for use on job sites - Mileage will be reimbursed.
• Strong communication skills (speaking, reading, and writing).
• Working knowledge of destructive and non-destructive testing principles, applications, and testing standards.
• Good understanding of heavy construction safety, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to perform work at heights.
• Proficiency with electronic devices such as phones, tablets, and laptops.
• Functional ability to read and interpret engineering and construction plans.
• Basic knowledge of MS Office.
• If your focus is NDE testing, you should have the ability to calibrate NDE equipment.

Career Development:

• As Your Experience Grows, ECS Will Support you in enhancing your professional skills to advance and grow with us.
• Encourage participation in internal and external training programs and certification opportunities.

ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more, click here.

ECS Limited is a leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental and facilities consulting services. Founded in 1988, we are employee-owned with more than 3,000 employees in 100+ offices and testing facilities coast to coast. ECS is currently ranked #66 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2025), #148 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2025) and #50 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List (May 2025). For additional information about ECS, visit: www.ecslimited.com.