Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)

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Responsibilities

ECS Limited is offering a unique opportunity for a talented Certified Welding Inspector (Specialty Technician) to join our Richmond 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).

Responsibilities

  • Field Activities: 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; Inspections may also be conducted in fabrication facilities.
  • Testing Procedures: 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.
  • Data Collection: Perform calculations and data reduction based on sampling, test results, and inspections; Engage in drafting and other administrative duties as required; Maintain organization of field equipment and notify supervisor of broken or missing equipment as applicable.
  • Communication: 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.
  • Training and Development: Receive training in ECS methodology for project observations, inspections, and testing; Document findings with precision in accordance with accepted engineering practices.

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.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • 2+ years of related experience.
  • 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.
  • Must 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.

Military 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

About Us

ECS Group of Companies (ECS) was founded in 1988 with the goal to raise the standards of professional engineering consulting. Today, we are a leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental and facilities consulting services. 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.

ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more, clickhere.

ECS is an Equal Opportunity [EO] employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or other protected category. E-verify and federal drug-free work place compliant.

 

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