Early Career Welding Engineer

Location: Jacksonville, FL, United States Department: Engineering

This Opportunity WSP is currently seeking an Early Career Welding Engineer to join our team in Jacksonville, FL. This is a technical field and office position that requires travel to various locations within the US. AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) Certification is preferred.  The ideal candidate will be available for immediate employment.  The candidate must be capable of rigorous physical activity. Your Impact Inspection of welding, steel fabrication, coatings, expansion joints, bridge bearings, sign structures, bridge beams, drainage structures, and other structural components

Monitoring fabrication / work for compliance with approved shop drawings, standards, and specifications

Communication and interaction with owners, fabricators, engineers, and other CWIs and NDT technicians

Writing daily shop / field reports in digital format

Participate in WSP safety meetings Who You Are Required Qualifications

BS degree in welding engineering or materials engineering  or metallurgical engineering  or equivalent

0-1 year relevant experience

AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) Certification preferred

Experience performing QA/QC during structural steel fabrication preferred

Dependability, honesty, and integrity

Computer Skills: Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office applications

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Must be able to work well independently and with others

Decision making skills

Self-starter

Must be willing to travel as needed, including overnight stays when out of town

Possession and maintenance of a valid Driver License

Sufficient physical stamina to work long hours indoors and outdoors under various field conditions and exposure to traffic, extreme heat, cold, rainfall, and snow

Climbing, bending, crawling, and working in confined spaces and on uneven terrain

Ability to lift 25+ lbs.

Must pass a physical and background check and must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company's driving (MVR) policy

Preferred Qualifications:

AWS Certified Welding Inspector Certification

NACE / AMPP or SSPC Coatings Certification