Welding Engineer

Welding Engineer PositionMATRIX is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Welding Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this position, the Welding Engineer will support a large project at McGuire Nuclear Station. This individual will be responsible for managing the weld program and providing technical support for construction activities. The role requires close coordination with work planners, Quality Assurance/Quality Control, engineering, project management, and field craft to ensure welding activities meet applicable project requirements, codes, and specifications.Duration: 12 months with potential for extensionWork Schedule: This is a 5 8-hour day schedule – This will increase during outage periodsPer Diem: YesLocation: Onsite in Jackson, SC for 2-week training. The project assignment will be onsite at McGuire Nuclear in Huntersville, NC.Essential Functions & Responsibilities:Manage implementation and maintenance of the weld program for the assigned project scope.Develop and maintain weld maps, weld tracking logs, and supporting fabrication documentation.Review welding procedure specifications, procedure qualification records, and welder qualifications for applicability to planned work.Provide technical guidance on welding processes, material selection, filler metals, preheat, and post-weld heat treatment requirements, as applicable.Coordinate with fabrication and quality teams on weld sequencing, inspection requirements, traceability, and documentation.Support resolution of welding issues, nonconformances, and weld repairs.Monitor fabrication activities for compliance with approved procedures and project requirements.Support compilation and review of completed weld records and turnover documentation.Perform primarily office and non-manual work.Perform work related to the management or general business operations of MATRIX or its customers/clients, while exercising discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance to MATRIX and its customers/clients.Interface with managers or head of a unit/department requiring the integration of multiple functional organizations.Use "lessons learned" to improve quality of MATRIX's future projects; make recommendations to MATRIX as to the implementations of future policies and procedures.Qualifications:Required Qualifications:Relevant engineering degree or equivalent combination of technical education and welding engineering experience.Experience supporting weld engineering and fabrication activities in nuclear or other highly regulated industrial environments.Ability to manage a project weld program, including welding procedures, welder qualifications, weld traceability, and supporting records.Experience developing and maintaining weld maps, weld logs, and fabrication documentation.Working knowledge of applicable welding codes, standards, and project specifications.Ability to interpret engineering drawings, welding symbols, and welding procedure specifications.Experience coordinating with fabrication supervision, engineering, and QA/QC to resolve welding and inspection issues.Strong communication, organization, and documentation skills.Must meet applicable client and site access, screening, training, and badging requirements.Available to support the project work schedule, including overtime or shift work as required.Able to work in an active fabrication and construction environment and comply with site safety and PPE requirements.The ability to communicate well both verbally and written as a business necessity to ensure the safe and efficient operations of business. Clear, concise, and effective fluency in the English language is essential.Preferred Qualifications:Prior experience supporting nuclear power plant construction, modifications, or major fabrication projects.Previous experience working with client welding programs and procedures.Familiarity with ASME Section IX and applicable ASME construction codes.Experience supporting weld repairs, nonconformance resolution, and final documentation turnover.Familiarity with nondestructive examination methods and inspection coordination.AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification or equivalent welding inspection credentials.