Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)

Certified Welding Inspector

Atlas is a trusted leader in environmental and infrastructure consulting services; we provide services that enable communities to flourish and thrive. With a team of 3,500 employees and offices throughout the US, we combine local expertise and a network of relationships to deliver solutions to both public and private clients. Our services help improve the quality of life in the communities where we live and work. We always aim for smart, safe, and sustainable results. At Atlas we understand that our future is everyone's responsibility, and we create a better experience at every stage of a project.

We are seeking Certified Welding Inspectors (AWS CWI certified) to join our team on large multi-year projects. You will be a part of seasoned, highly qualified team that performs geotechnical and materials engineering, Construction Materials Testing (CMT), and construction inspections of some of the most highly complex and transformational infrastructure projects in our region. Notable Atlas projects in West Texas include the Children's Museum ("La Nube"), I-10 Widening, Transmountain, Border Expressway (formerly Northeast Parkway), Starlight Event Center, and the almost every major roadway in El Paso. We will be supporting and you will have an opportunity to be a part of advanced manufacturing, mission critical, DOT, and enormous federal projects in our region. Our team is dedicated to creating leaders in our community, so we will provide extensive training and continuous guidance to help you develop professionally. Additionally, we operate as a team and will make sure your input is valued as we win and deliver these transformational projects.

Core Responsibilities

• In accordance with training and the specified procedures, perform inspection of construction processes, inspection and testing of various construction materials for compliance with specifications, codes, and standards. Perform pre-task planning prior to executing work.
• Prepare timely and accurate reports and documentation of inspection activities. Accuracy, attention to detail and timeliness of results required.
• Read and interpret construction specifications and drawings, and follow operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals to understand the requirements for inspections.
• Provides technical support to less experienced special inspectors which includes feedback and coaching on best practices in inspection techniques, sampling, testing, and reporting. Ensure that inspectors have the competencies to apply technical knowledge to construction and material assessments.
• Work collaboratively with managers and other staff to ensure safety protocols are followed.
• Obtain and maintain advanced certification levels to support unique project requirements.
• Demonstrate experience and proficiency in multiple areas of field testing and inspection.
• Clean, calibrate, maintain, and store testing equipment to ensure accurate and reliable results. Maintains equipment in good working order and adheres to related calibration and storage.
• May assist in development of scope for testing and inspection services.

You'll thrive here if you have

• Requires a minimum of 5 years of verifiable relevant experience - 8+ years preferred
• AWS CWI certification REQUIRED
• ASNT NDT Level II - MT & UT Preferred
• Driver's License Required
• OSHA 10 - Preferred (or ability to obtain with two weeks of hire - Atlas provided training)
• Familiarity with Construction practices and Materials testing - Preferred
• Ability to accomplish work within required timelines, including short, long, and emergency timeframes
• Ability to mentor and coach others
• Working knowledge of mathematics including algebra, geometry and trigonometry and ability to apply mathematical formulas and engineering principles to determine field adjustments - Preferred
• ICC Structural Steel & High Strength Bolting & Structural Welding Special Inspector certifications (S1 & S2) - Preferred
• ICC certification in one or more of the following categories: Reinforced Concrete, Spray-applied Fireproofing, Structural Masonry, Prestressed/Post-Tensioned Concrete, Structural Steel Bolting, Structural Steel Welding. within 60 Days Required
• ACI Concrete Field Grade 1 Testing Technician Certification - Preferred
• Additional ACI / ICC certifications - Preferred
• PTI Post-Tension Inspector - Preferred
• American Welding Society (AWS) - Senior Certified Welding Inspector (SCWI) - Preferred
• NICET certification in Construction Materials Testing - Preferred
• Structural Steel and/or nondestructive testing services: Additional ASNT Level II Certifications - Preferred
• Other national, regional, state, and local certifications - Preferred

What you can expect from us

The A-Team Experience is our employee program focused on helping our people thrive professionally, personally and as part of a community. We trust our people to do great work and live fulfilling lives, and we provide resources that care for our people, both at work and in life:

• Health & Wellness: We offer medical, dental and vision coverage with multiple plan options, including no-cost employee-only medical coverage.
• Time Off & Family Support: We offer vacation time, paid holidays, sick & safety leave (SSL) and paid parental leave
• Retirement: We help employees plan for the future with a 401(k) and company match.
• Insurance: To provide protection and peace of mind, we offer Life, AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment) and Disability insurance.
• Safety Program: We are committed to safety as part of our 'quality of life' core value, and we provide approved PPE at no cost and reimbursement for prescription safety glasses and protective footwear.
• Learning & Development: We provide clear career paths, learning resources and development programs allowing you to see how you can grow and advance within the company. We offer internal certifications on specific skills and support external credentials through tuition reimbursement.
• Belonging: We support Employee Communities (ECs), voluntary, employee-led groups that create connections, belonging and shared purposes.
• Flexibility: May vary by project demands and regional workloads, but we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to help employees manage their personal and professional responsibilities.

Our people and our culture are central to our work. Our values bring us together, create a sense of belonging and give us purpose. They guide how we make decisions, how we work as a team and how we serve our clients.

• Life: We enhance the quality of life. We value people and safety above all else.
• Heart: As our hallmark, we act with compassion, empathy, and respect.
• Trust: We work together as partners, doing what we say with full accountability.
• Mastery: Always striving for the highest quality, greatness inspires our work.

About the Job

• Career Level: Associate
• Employment Type: Full-time

EEO Statement

Atlas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants without regard to race (including hairstyles, hair texture, hair type, or hair length commonly or historically associated with race), ethnicity, creed, religion or religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions or requests for pregnancy disability leave and/or family care leave), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, primary language, crime victim status, criminal conviction history, uniformed service member or veteran status, marital status, age, genetic information, disability or protected medical condition, genetics, political affiliation or activities, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Notice to Third Party Agencies

Please note that Atlas Technical Consultants does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Atlas will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Atlas explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Atlas.

Ready to build a career to be proud of? Join the A-Team today!