Certified Welding Inspector

Bureau Veritas•New York, NY

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Bureau Veritas is seeking a driven AWS CWI Special Inspector to support immediate Building, Transportation, and Infrastructure projects across New York City. This role is designed for an early-career engineering professional with ICC certifications and hands-on field experience who is actively building expertise in structural inspections, code compliance, and construction quality assurance. The Special Inspector will work on active job sites performing inspections across structural steel, welding, bolting, masonry, and concrete systems, ensuring compliance with NYC Building Code requirements and approved construction documents. This role will place a strong emphasis on welding inspections, weld procedure compliance, welder qualification verification, and nondestructive examination (NDE) coordination in accordance with AWS codes and standards. This position offers exposure to large-scale, complex projects while working alongside experienced inspectors and engineering teams.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, or related field
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) designation or actively pursuing Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) licensure
AWS - Certified Welding Inspector REQUIRED
ICC Special Inspector – Structural Masonry
ICC Special Inspector – Structural Steel & Bolting
ICC Special Inspector – Structural Welding
ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician – Grade I (or ACI I equivalent)
1–3 years of experience in construction inspection, field engineering, or construction support roles on active job sites
Direct experience performing or supporting welding inspections on structural steel projects preferred
Experience reviewing welding procedures, welder certifications, and weld inspection documentation preferred
Hands-on exposure to structural construction activities including steel erection, welding, concrete placement, and masonry work
Experience supporting inspection and quality control on commercial, infrastructure, or industrial projects
Internship and field engineering experience with exposure to multi-disciplinary construction teams (engineering, contractors, and owners)
Familiarity with NYC/NJ construction environments, including compliance-driven inspection processes
Experience documenting field conditions, inspection results, and contractor activities in structured reporting formats
Exposure to large-scale projects involving coordination across multiple trades and construction phases
Structural Inspection (Steel, Welding, Masonry, Concrete)
AWS Welding Code Compliance (AWS D1.1 / Structural Welding Codes)
NYC Building Code Awareness (Chapter 17 exposure)
Construction Field Observation & Reporting
Construction Drawing & Specification Interpretation
Weld Inspection & Welding Procedure Review
Quality Control & Deficiency Identification
Field Documentation & Inspection Reporting
Contractor Coordination & On-Site Communication
Nondestructive Testing (NDT/NDE) Coordination Awareness
Safety Compliance (OSHA Standards & Jobsite Protocols)
Basic Project Coordination & Scheduling Awareness
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Reporting Tools)
Structural Special Inspections (Steel, Welding, Masonry, Concrete)
AWS Welding Inspection Standards & Compliance Verification
Welding Quality Control & Deficiency Identification
NYC Building Code Familiarity (Chapter 17 Exposure)
Field Engineering & Construction Observation
Quality Assurance & Compliance Verification
Construction Document & Drawing Interpretation
Field Reporting & Inspection Documentation
Contractor Coordination & Stakeholder Communication
Jobsite Safety Awareness (OSHA Standards)
Deficiency Identification & Issue Tracking
Team Collaboration in Active Construction Environments

Nice To Haves

ASNT Level II certifications or exposure to NDT methods (UT, MT, PT, RT) preferred

Responsibilities

Perform field inspections of structural steel, welding, bolting, masonry, and concrete work to verify compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and NYC Building Code requirements
Conduct inspections in accordance with Chapter 17 of the NYC Building Code, ensuring all work meets required quality and safety standards
Perform visual welding inspections in accordance with AWS D1.1 and other applicable welding codes and project specifications
Verify welder qualifications, welding procedures (WPS/PQR), filler materials, and welding consumables for code compliance
Monitor welding activities including fit-up, joint preparation, preheat/interpass temperatures, weld sequencing, and final weld quality
Coordinate and witness nondestructive testing (NDT/NDE) activities including UT, MT, PT, and RT testing performed by third-party technicians
Document daily field observations, inspection results, and contractor activities in clear, accurate, and timely reports
Witness required construction testing and special inspections in accordance with project specifications and regulatory requirements
Identify, document, and report non-conforming work, and assist in coordinating corrective actions with contractors and project teams
Support senior inspectors and engineering staff in resolving field conditions and interpreting construction documents
Review construction drawings, specifications, and shop details to support inspection accuracy and field verification
Maintain organized inspection records, logs, and supporting documentation for project and regulatory compliance
Communicate effectively with contractors, engineers, and project stakeholders to ensure alignment on field conditions and inspection findings
Follow all jobsite safety protocols, including OSHA standards and project-specific safety requirements
Assist in maintaining project schedules by performing timely inspections aligned with construction activities
Participate in ongoing training and certification development to expand inspection capabilities and technical expertise