Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)

About the role

Intertek is seeking a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) to join its Professional Services Industries, Inc. (Intertek‑PSI) team in the Seattle & Bellevue, Washington area. The position supports architectural, engineering, and construction (A/E/C) projects, providing inspection and quality assurance for structural steel and welding activities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental guidelines, policies, and regulations.
• Test and inspect structural steel during erection on general building and pipeline sites, and conduct occasional plant inspections.
• Inspect general construction and structural steel erection for buildings.
• Perform visual inspections on welded products in progress and completed jobs.
• Inspect welding jobs for defects such as cracks, porosity, undercut, etc.
• Record results of tests and welding inspections; issue and follow up on non‑conformances until close‑out.
• Plan and conduct analysis, inspection, testing, or integration to assure product or component quality.
• Review welded products or components and provide input on acceptance or rejection decisions.
• Document data obtained during all quality‑assurance activities in accordance with company policies.
• Communicate significant issues or developments identified during quality‑assurance activities and recommend process improvements to management.
• Inspect, test, or measure materials, products, installations, or work for conformance to specifications.
• Measure dimensions of products using rulers, calipers, gauges, micrometers, or similar instruments.
• Operate testing equipment (e.g., soil, concrete) and provide assessment of data through reporting.
• Perform calculations of test results using a calculator.
• Adhere to safety practices and policies to ensure personal safety and the safety of others.

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications

• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification with D1.1 experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience (preferred).
• ICC Structural Steel and Bolting certification (highly preferred).
• ICC/WABO certifications (preferred).
• Prior Level I/II certification in MT & UT (preferred).
• Technical degree in welding (preferred but not required).
• Construction materials testing experience (preferred).
• Ability to read blueprints and interpret tolerances.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to work occasional off‑shifts and overtime.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable driving record (required).
• 3+ years’ experience in NDT inspection.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred Requirements & Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• ICC and WABO certifications.

Pay

Base wage or salary range: $35 – $55 per hour. Compensation packages are individualized based on skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job‑related factors.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability coverage.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Generous vacation and sick time (PTO).
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Additional benefits as part of Intertek’s competitive compensation package.