Structural Steel Welding and Coatings Inspector Job at WSP in the U.S. in Jackso

Structural Steel Welding and Coatings Inspector

WSP is seeking a certified Structural Steel Welding (AWS CWI) and coatings (AMPP / NACE / SSPC Level II) inspector to join our team. This technical field position is based in Jacksonville, FL, with travel to various locations in the US and occasionally Canada. The ideal candidate will have experience in structural steel and bridge inspections, familiarity with AWS Codes D1.1 and D1.5, and be available for immediate contract employment with the potential for long-term assignment. The candidate must be capable of rigorous physical activity.

Your Impact

• In a quality assurance (QA) role, perform structural steel fabrication activities in the shop and field including dimensional checks, welding inspection, NDT, coatings, and material test reports to contract drawings and documents
• Monitor and measure surface preparation, surface cleanliness, environmental conditions, paint kit mixing, and application for compliance with approved contract documents, standards, and specifications
• Communicate and interact with owners, fabricators, engineers, NDT technicians, and other coating professionals
• Write daily shop and field reports in digital format
• Participate in WSP safety meetings

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Minimum of 9 years of relevant post-education experience in the discipline with prior construction inspection experience
• NACE / AMPP or SSPC Coatings Certification Level II
• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) Certification
• Depedability, honesty, and integrity
• Computer Skills: Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office applications
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work well independently and with others
• Decision making skills; self-starter
• Willingness to travel as needed, including overnight stays
• Possession and maintenance of a valid Driver License
• Sufficient physical stamina to work long hours indoors and outdoors under various field conditions, with exposure to traffic, extreme heat, cold, rain, and snow
• Climbing, bending, crawling, and working on platforms, lift baskets, in confined spaces, and on uneven terrain
• Ability to lift 25+ lbs
• Must pass a physical and background check and maintain a satisfactory driving record per company policy

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in metallizing and related inspections
• Experience performing QA/QC during structural steel fabrication
• ASNT NDT Level II or III Certification (VT, UT, MT, RT/film interpretation)
• ICC Bolting certification

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, a leading engineering and professional services firm. We design lasting solutions in buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets with more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S.

WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings. We value challenges that help your career grow and are committed to equal opportunity employment. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

Notice To Third Party Agencies

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Resumes sent without a signed Service Agreement will be the property of WSP and may be hired without fee to the recruiter or agency.