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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 careers.teamues.com.
Position Overview:
UES is seeking a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) to join our Cincinnati team. This is a hands-on, field-based role supporting structural steel, commercial, industrial, manufacturing, transportation, and infrastructure projects throughout the Greater Cincinnati region.
This opportunity is ideal for an experienced inspector who enjoys being in the field, working directly with contractors and engineers, and helping ensure projects are built safely and in accordance with industry standards. You'll have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects while remaining local to the Cincinnati market.
Responsibilities:
What You'll Do
As a trusted inspection professional, you'll play a critical role in ensuring the quality, safety, and compliance of welded structures and construction activities.
Responsibilities include:
- Performing welding inspections at active construction sites, fabrication shops, industrial facilities, and infrastructure projects
- Reviewing engineering drawings, welding procedures, specifications, and project documentation
- Verifying compliance with AWS codes, project specifications, and applicable industry standards
- Preparing clear, accurate, and timely inspection reports and documentation
- Working closely with contractors, fabricators, project managers, and engineers to resolve quality concerns and maintain project schedules
- Conducting visual inspections of structural steel and welded components
- Supporting quality assurance and quality control efforts throughout project execution
- Communicating inspection findings, recommendations, and project updates to clients and project teams
- Maintaining a strong commitment to safety while working in active construction and industrial environments
- Managing field assignments throughout the Cincinnati region
What We're Looking For
We're seeking a detail-oriented professional who takes pride in quality workmanship and enjoys working independently while collaborating with project teams.
- Current AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification or the ability to obtain within one year.
- Experience performing welding inspections in structural steel, construction, fabrication, manufacturing, or industrial environments
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, shop drawings, welding procedures, and technical specifications
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Basic computer proficiency for reporting and documentation
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
- Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions
- Comfortable working at heights and accessing elevated work areas
- Ability to safely climb ladders, work from aerial lifts, scaffolding, and elevated structural steel when required
- Ability to travel locally throughout the Greater Cincinnati area
Job Responsibilities Note:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. UES retains the right to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.
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:
- Experience with structural steel fabrication, steel erection, bridge construction, or related inspection activities
- Experience with Non-Destructive Examination (NDE), including Magnetic Particle Testing (MT) and Ultrasonic Testing (UT)
- Additional AWS, ICC, API, or related industry certifications
- Previous consulting or third-party inspection experience
- Experience supporting transportation, industrial, manufacturing, or infrastructure projects
Travel Requirements:
This position requires moderate travel, approximately up to 40% of the time, 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.
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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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Universal Engineering Sciences
Universal Engineering Sciences, Inc. (Universal) is a consulting engineering firm specializing in geotechnical engineering, environmental sciences, construction materials testing, and threshold inspection. We are a growing, competitive firm with a strong position and reputation in our industry. We are always looking for ways to provide enhanced services. With this in mind, we began offering private provider inspection (PPI) and plan review in 2003, and added in-house geophysical engineering and surveys to our already wide range of construction-related services.
Universal’s mission is to do “WHATEVER IT TAKES” to provide our services with a primary focus on understanding and delivering solutions for each of our individual client’s needs, be that timeliness, cost-saving recommendations, ingenuity or any other requirement they may have.