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Certified Welding Inspector - CWI - Full Time/Part/Time - Raleigh, NC

Pennoni
Pennoni Salary
Raleigh, NC Full Time|Part Time
POSTED ON 7/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/21/2026

Pennoni is seeking Fulltime and Part Time Certified Welding Inspectors in Raleigh, NC in addition to AL, KY, NC, SC, TN, VA, and WV to support QA fabrication inspection programs for transportation infrastructure projects. This position involves inspection of structural steel fabrication, welding, and coatings at off-site fabrication facilities supporting transportation agency projects. 

 

Job Responsibilities:

  • Perform inspection of structural steel fabrication, welding, and coatings
  • Verify compliance with shop drawings, WPS/PQRs, and welder certifications
  • Ensure adherence to applicable codes and standards, including AWS D1.5/D1.1, AASHTO, and DOT specifications
  • Monitor fabrication processes including welding, bolting, and coating
  • Witness and document NDT activities
  • Identify and report non-conformances
  • Prepare detailed daily reports
  • Coordinate with fabricators and project teams
  • Provide updates to clients, and internal project teams 

Required Qualifications:

  • AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
  • Minimum 0-3 years structural steel fabrication inspection experience
  • Experience in fabrication shop environments
  • Knowledge of AWS D1.1/D1.5 requirements
  • Strong documentation and communication skills
  • Ability to travel

Preferred Qualifications:

  • NDT certifications (UT, MT, RT film interpretation)
  • Coating inspection experience (AMPP/NACE/SSPC)
  • Bolting inspection experience
  • DOT fabrication inspection experience
  • Fracture-critical inspection experience

Work Environment:

 

Work is primarily at fabrication facilities with travel based on project needs. Overtime or weekend work may be required. Travel reimbursement is generally in accordance with GSA guidelines or contract requirements.

 

Benefits:

 

Pennoni offers competitive health and medical benefits, PTO, retirement, and other fringe benefits. 

 

Why Work With Us?

At our core, we recognize that the unique qualities of our Pennoni individuals are

essential for innovation and growth as a whole. Pennoni, an ENR Top 500 consulting

engineering firm, offers many opportunities to help you build your career. We

continually strive to build a great workplace where our employees trust the people they

work for, enjoy the people they work with, and take pride in what they do.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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