Senior NDT & Steel Inspection Manager
About The Position
Atlas is expanding its steel inspection and nondestructive testing (NDT) practice across the East Coast, supporting high-profile infrastructure, transit, and industrial projects. This senior-level role will serve as a multi-method NDT technical authority (ASNT Level III), leading welding and steel inspection programs while training and qualifying inspection personnel regionally and nationally. The successful candidate will play a key role in advancing Atlas’s steel and NDT capabilities by developing a highly qualified inspection team, expanding laboratory testing capabilities, and positioning the company to pursue premium inspection opportunities that are not currently within its qualifications. Success in this role will be measured by the growth and strength of the steel/NDT team, enhanced testing capabilities, and increased market access for specialized inspection services.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field (advanced degree a plus)
- 10+ years of progressive NDT and/or steel/welding inspection experience in construction, heavy fabrication, or industrial environments
- Current ASNT NDT Level III certification in one or more methods (UT, RT, MT, PT); multi-method certification strongly preferred
- Current AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification
- Demonstrated experience training and qualifying inspection personnel under a written practice
- Working knowledge of AWS, ASME, and API codes and standards
- Ability to travel regionally and nationally as project needs require, including multi-week field assignments (estimated 25–40% travel during active deployments)
- Comfortable operating in a senior, client-facing capacity; self-directed and capable of building programs, not just executing tasks
- Valid driver’s license with the ability to drive as required for the role
- Strong communication skills, with experience interfacing with clients, engineers, and field teams
Nice To Haves
- ASNT NDT Level III (UT, RT, MT, PT)
- AWS CWI
- ASNT Level II certifications in advanced methods (PAUT, TOFD, VT, ET)
- AMPP/NACE CIP Level 1 or higher
- ICC Structural Steel & Bolting
- Radiation Safety Officer approval (State Department of Health)
- ASQ Certified Quality Auditor
- Experience developing NDT procedures and written practices
- Technical report writing and inspection documentation experience
- Proficiency with UT/PAUT/TOFD instrumentation and analysis software (e.g., ES-BeamTool, TomoView)
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Excel and Word (VBA experience a plus)
- Knowledge of structural steel and welding codes (AWS D1.1/D1.5), pressure piping codes (ASME B31 series), and the NYC-metro special inspection environment is a plus
Responsibilities
- Serve as senior NDT technical authority: procedure development, method oversight, and interpretation across UT, RT, MT, PT, incl. advanced methods (PAUT, TOFD)
- Oversee structural steel and welding inspection programs (AWS D1.1/D1.5, ASME B31.1/B31.3/B31.9, API 1104, ASME Sec V/VIII); inspect critical moment/shear connections, weld processes (SMAW, FCAW, SAW), and welder qualifications
- Train, qualify, and mentor NDT and inspection personnel per written practice (SNT-TC-1A), regionally and nationally
- Support radiation safety program compliance (RSO function) for RT operations
- Support QMS development and accreditation initiatives (ISO/IEC 17025, AASHTO, ISO 9001)
- Support build-out of steel and metallurgical laboratory testing capacity
- Coordinate inspection scopes with project engineers, clients, and subcontractors; carry client-facing PM responsibility
- Support business development: proposals, prequalification packages, and industry relationships
Benefits
- medical, dental and vision coverage with multiple plan options, including no-cost employee-only medical coverage
- vacation time
- paid holidays
- sick & safety leave (SSL)
- paid parental leave
- 401(k) and company match
- Life, AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment) and Disability insurance
- approved PPE at no cost
- reimbursement for prescription safety glasses and protective footwear
- clear career paths
- learning resources and development programs
- internal certifications on specific skills
- support external credentials through tuition reimbursement
- Employee Communities (ECs)
- reasonable accommodation to help employees manage their personal and professional responsibilities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
