Early Career Welding Engineer

WSP • Jacksonville, FL

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

WSP is currently seeking an Early Career Welding Engineer to join our team in Jacksonville, FL. This is a technical field and office position that requires travel to various locations within the US. The ideal candidate will be available for immediate employment. The candidate must be capable of rigorous physical activity.

Requirements

• BS degree in welding engineering or materials engineering or metallurgical engineering or equivalent
• 0-1 year relevant experience
• Dependability, honesty, and integrity
• Computer Skills: Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office applications
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to work well independently and with others
• Decision making skills
• Self-starter
• Must be willing to travel as needed, including overnight stays when out of town
• Possession and maintenance of a valid Driver License
• Sufficient physical stamina to work long hours indoors and outdoors under various field conditions and exposure to traffic, extreme heat, cold, rainfall, and snow
• Climbing, bending, crawling, and working in confined spaces and on uneven terrain
• Ability to lift 25+ lbs.
• Must pass a physical and background check and must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company's driving (MVR) policy

Nice To Haves

• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) Certification
• Experience performing QA/QC during structural steel fabrication
• NACE / AMPP or SSPC Coatings Certification

Responsibilities

• Inspection of welding, steel fabrication, coatings, expansion joints, bridge bearings, sign structures, bridge beams, drainage structures, and other structural components
• Monitoring fabrication / work for compliance with approved shop drawings, standards, and specifications
• Communication and interaction with owners, fabricators, engineers, and other CWIs and NDT technicians
• Writing daily shop / field reports in digital format
• Participate in WSP safety meetings

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level