Certified Welding Inspector/ Structural Steel Inspector - Dallas, TX
10 hours ago

Job description
Who We Are:
At UES, we're a team of more than 4,000 engineers, scientists, geologists, inspectors, technicians, and drillers united by a shared purpose—to make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. As a national leader in geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, and materials testing and inspection, we collaborate on transformative projects across transportation, energy, water, healthcare, and more. Learn more about the benefits of joining Team UES and our core values at
Position Overview:
The Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) is a key, field-based role responsible for ensuring the quality and integrity of welded structures across a variety of local construction projects. Based out of our Dallas office, this position offers the opportunity to stay hands-on in the field, traveling to job sites throughout the DFW area to perform inspections, verify compliance with industry standards and project specifications, and work closely with engineers and contractors to support welding best practices. This role is essential in maintaining the safety, strength, and long-term performance of the structures we help build.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct welding inspections at job sites in a timely fashion and submit accurate reports.
- Study and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and manuals to understand project requirements.
- Operate and maintain a motor vehicle, including scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.
- Partner with fabricators, engineers, and supervisors, to ensure project quality and completion per specifications.
- Communicate with dispatching and/or field supervisor, advising of current job status and locations as required.
- Adhere to safety protocols and guidelines to protect oneself and others in the work environment.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent with a completed welding certificate program or vocational training.
- American Welding Society (AWS) or similar welding certification, preferred.
- Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record and basic computer literacy.
- Knowledge of various welding techniques, equipment, and safety protocols.
- Adaptability and flexibility to changing schedules and hours to support business needs.
- Strong time management, mathematics, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.Preferred Qualifications:
- Holding a currently active CWI license
- Experience with NDE- Magnetic particle testing, and Ultrasonic testing.Travel Requirements:
- This position requires moderate Field-based traveling in support of business objectives and client engagements. Travel may be both scheduled and on short notice, depending on project needs. Destinations typically include job sites, field locations, or regional offices, where work may be conducted in outdoor or operational environments. Adherence to all company safety protocols and use of PPE is required during travel and on-site work.Physical Demands & Work Environment:
- This position primarily works in an outdoor work environment, regularly exposed to varying field conditions, including:
- Sites that may not be accessible by vehicle, requiring travel on foot through wetlands, swamps, grasslands, fields, and other uneven or rugged terrain with natural and man-made obstacles such as sand, brush, and debris.
- Moderate to loud noise levels, common in active construction and industrial environments.
- Exposure to environmental elements including dirt, dust, sun, heat, humidity, and adverse weather conditions.
- The physical requirements for this position may include and are not limited to:
- Ability to lift and/or carry 35 to 75 lbs. up to 75 feet, involving regular repetitive motion.
- Ability to stand, walk, drive, and operate equipment for extended periods.
- Frequent use of hands and arms for typing, handling tools, and operating equipment.
- Ability to bend, twist, reach, stoop, pull, kneel, climb, balance, lift, carry, and push as required for fieldwork and inspections.
- Ability to speak and hear effectively to communicate in noisy environments and with project teams.
- Ability to use your senses to see (including close, distant, and peripheral vison, depth vision, and ability to focus) smell, hear, touch (use hands to reach climb or balance, crouch, stoop, crawl, kneel and sit).EEO Statement:
UES is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is proud to recruit the most qualified candidates. Please see our full EEO Statement at the bottom of the page here
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