Welding Engineer

Welding Engineer

We are seeking a highly motivated, self-starting Welding Engineer with experience in industrial or nuclear construction environments. This position will support welding operations, fabrication quality, and compliance with nuclear codes and standards at our project located in Aiken, SC.

The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise in welding processes, quality assurance, and inspection requirements, along with the ability to lead field execution and collaborate with project teams to ensure safe and compliant operations.

Welding Engineer Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve welding procedures, techniques, and equipment.
• Prepare and maintain WPS, PQR, and WPQ documentation.
• Oversee and support field welding operations to ensure compliance with approved procedures and quality standards.
• Coordinate inspections, NDE activities, and welding-related testing to verify weld integrity.
• Provide technical guidance, training, and support to welders and technicians.
• Collaborate with engineering, project management, and quality teams to ensure fabrication quality and project schedule adherence.
• Support nuclear quality program requirements, audits, surveillance activities, and regulatory inspections.
• Assist with failure analysis, corrective actions, and preparation of required reports and documentation.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Welding Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of welding engineering experience in industrial, heavy civil, power, or nuclear construction environments.
• Strong working knowledge of welding processes including MIG (GMAW), TIG (GTAW), SMAW, FCAW, and gas cutting.
• In-depth knowledge of ASME Section IX, AWS D1.1, and applicable fabrication standards. NQA-1 knowledge is preferred but not required.
• Nuclear quality program experience is strongly preferred.
• Certified Welding Engineer (CWE) or other AWS certifications preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Requirements:

• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must participate in pre-employment and random drug screening program.
• Subject to background screening process.
• Ability to work in field construction environments.

To be considered for this position, you must first complete our Culture Index personality survey. Please use the link provided below and select "Quality Manager." This assessment will take about 15 minutes of focused time. Please set aside time to complete it start to finish. Please know we use the results of this Index seriously when comparing a candidate to the role and personality traits we've established as necessary to perform this job well. Thank you.

C.A. Murren is a full-service, well established industrial, civil, and power industry contractor performing work throughout the Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic United States with offices located in Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, and Virginia. For more than 40 years, we have offered the highest levels of industrial site development performance, and we are proud of our long legacy of serving the Southeast. Our philosophy is to focus on both the human element and the high quality, sustainable construction that makes us who we are. We are completely dedicated to serving our clients and the team members who make C. A. Murren a team and family-oriented experience like few others. We pride ourselves on over 40 years of safety and quality work in the heavy civil construction industry. We have an excellent benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, and 401K match! We also have a career development plan which offers continued growth for your career goals!