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Certified Welding Inspector

Universal Engineering Sciences
  • Las Vegas, NV
  • Full-time
4 days ago

Job Description

Who We Are:

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:

The Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) plays a vital role in ensuring the quality, safety, and integrity of critical infrastructure and construction projects. In this position, you'll collaborate with fabricators, engineers, and project teams to verify welding compliance, uphold industry standards, and help deliver high-quality work that meets client and regulatory requirements.

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Responsibilities:

  • Perform welding inspections and provide clear, accurate documentation of findings.
  • Review engineering drawings, specifications, and project requirements to ensure compliance.
  • Partner with project teams, fabricators, and engineers to maintain quality standards throughout construction and fabrication processes.
  • Support successful project delivery by identifying issues early and recommending solutions.
  • Communicate inspection results and project status with internal teams and stakeholders.
  • Promote and uphold a strong culture of safety in the field and on project sites.

 

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:
  • AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification
  • ICC Structural Steel and Welding Special Inspector (S2) certification and approval by the Clark County Building Department (CCBD)
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.

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

Numbers & Facts

LocationLas Vegas, NV
Job TypeFull-time
IndustryConstruction
Company Size500 to 999 employees
Year Founded1964
Websitehttp://universalengineering.com/

About Company

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.

Skills

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  • Construction Projectsunmatched
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  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • Drillingunmatched
  • Driver's Licenseunmatched
  • Engineering Drawingunmatched
  • Environmental Communicationsunmatched
  • Environmental Engineeringunmatched
  • Geologyunmatched
  • Geotechnical Engineeringunmatched
  • Healthcareunmatched
  • High School Diplomaunmatched
  • Identify Issuesunmatched
  • Industry Standardsunmatched
  • Infrastructure Constructionunmatched
  • Lift/Move 35 Poundsunmatched
  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
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  • Mathematicsunmatched
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  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Quality Managementunmatched
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  • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
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