Egger Steel Company | Sioux Falls, SD | Full-Time
Compensation: $85,000–$95,000 per year, depending on experience
For more than 80 years, Egger Steel Company has been a leading provider of structural steel fabrication in the Upper Midwest. We're employee-owned (ESOP) — meaning when the company succeeds, our employees share directly in that success. We're looking for a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) to join our quality control team and help ensure the bridge girders and structural steel components we fabricate meet the highest standards of code, safety, and craftsmanship.
80+ years as a trusted structural steel fabricator in the Upper Midwest
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) — build real equity as you build your career
Stable, established company with long-term project pipelines, including bridge work
Performance-based bonus opportunities tied to company results
Inspect weldments to ensure compliance with AWS codes, project specifications, and company standards
Perform inspections on bridge girders and structural steel assemblies throughout fabrication
Verify weld quality, fit-up, and dimensional requirements prior to shipment
Inspect surface preparation and paint coatings on bridge girders to ensure compliance with project specifications
Interpret blueprints, weld symbols, and fabrication drawings
Maintain welding procedures, welder qualifications, and inspection documentation
Identify quality issues, support root cause analysis, and assist with corrective actions
Work with production teams to improve weld quality and fabrication consistency
Active AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification required
5+ years of welding, fabrication, or manufacturing quality experience preferred — strong candidates with less experience are encouraged to apply
Knowledge of AWS D1.1 structural welding code
Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings and weld symbols
Experience with structural steel preferred
Familiarity with coating or paint inspection on structural steel is a plus
$85,000–$95,000 per year, depending on experience
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution
Performance-based bonus opportunities tied to company results
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
If you're a skilled CWI looking for a stable, employee-owned company where your inspections directly protect public infrastructure, we want to hear from you. Apply today!