Quality Inspector - Welding - Kiewit Power Constructors

Mid-level position based in Lenexa, KS, offering full-time employment with Kiewit Power Constructors (KPC), a district that provides direct-hire construction services for power generation projects utilizing a union craft force. KPC builds major EPC power plant and solar projects throughout North America.

About the role

The Quality Inspector, Welding ensures welding activities and related construction work meet project specifications, quality standards, and applicable industry codes. This role performs inspections, verifies compliance with approved welding procedures, reviews quality documentation, and supports project teams in delivering safe, reliable, and high-quality construction projects. The Welding Quality Inspector works closely with construction, engineering, and quality teams to identify issues, promote corrective actions, and ensure welding work aligns with company and client requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding inspections to verify compliance with project specifications, approved procedures, and applicable codes and standards.
• Review welding documentation, including WPSs, PQRs, welder qualifications, and inspection records.
• Monitor welding, fabrication, and installation activities to ensure quality requirements are met.
• Coordinate and verify NDE testing, inspections, and corrective actions.
• Identify, document, and track non-conformances through resolution.
• Conduct field audits and quality surveillance to ensure compliance with company and client requirements.
• Collaborate with construction, engineering, and project teams to resolve quality issues and improve project execution.
• Maintain inspection reports, quality records, and turnover documentation.
• Support quality meetings and provide updates on inspection results and project quality performance.
• Promote a culture of quality, safety, and continuous improvement across project sites.
• Assist with subcontractor and vendor quality oversight activities.
• Support project commissioning and closeout by verifying completion of quality requirements.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in welding quality inspection, quality control, or quality assurance within power, industrial, oil & gas, or heavy construction projects.
• Working knowledge of welding processes, fabrication, and installation practices.
• Experience interpreting welding drawings, specifications, isometrics, and quality documentation.
• Knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards, including AWS, ASME, API, and related specifications.
• Experience reviewing Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), welder qualifications, and NDE reports.
• Strong understanding of inspection methods, testing requirements, and quality control procedures.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and quality reporting systems.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in field and construction environments and access all areas of active project sites.
• Ability to travel and/or temporarily relocate as required by project needs.

Nice to Have

• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification.
• API 577 Welding Inspection and Metallurgy certification.
• ASNT Level II or Level III certifications (VT, PT, MT, UT, or RT).
• Additional industry certifications such as API, NACE, CWB, or related quality certifications.

Benefits

• Top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents.
• Voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Retirement plans with company matching.
• Generous paid time off.