Welding Inspector

Job Title: Welding Inspector

Job Summary

This field-based Welding Inspector role involves inspecting active construction sites to ensure welding and structural work meets approved plans, specifications, and codes. You’ll perform hands-on inspections, testing, and measurements, document results, and work with project teams to resolve quality issues. The role offers long-term stability, varied projects, strong safety standards, and opportunities for training and growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform on-site welding and construction inspections and basic material testing
• Review drawings, welding symbols, specifications, and codes to ensure compliance
• Observe welding and construction activities and evaluate workmanship and materials
• Verify structural steel and related work meets project requirements
• Document inspection results and test data in clear, accurate reports
• Communicate findings, deficiencies, and test results to project teams
• Assist inspectors on complex inspections (steel, concrete, masonry, fireproofing)
• Maintain inspection and testing equipment and calibration records
• Travel between job sites using a company vehicle
• Follow all safety policies, complete job hazard analyses, and report safety concerns
• Support quality control and help resolve quality-related issues

Required Qualifications

• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification
• 2–4 years of experience in welding inspection, materials testing, or construction inspection
• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to read construction drawings, welding symbols, and specifications
• Experience inspecting structural welding and weld quality
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills
• Knowledge of construction safety practices
• Valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree in Civil or Construction Engineering Technology
• Prior inspection experience with structural steel, concrete, masonry, or fireproofing
• NICET Level II (Construction Materials or Geotechnical) certification
• ICC inspection certifications
• ASNT Level II nondestructive testing certifications
• Strong communication skills and interest in ongoing training and career growth

Work Environment

This field-based role involves working at active construction sites with frequent travel between locations. The position requires outdoor work in varying weather conditions, navigating uneven terrain and partially completed structures, and lifting up to 50 pounds as needed. A strong safety culture is emphasized through strict adherence to safety policies, job hazard analyses, and pre-task planning. Projects span infrastructure, building, and industrial markets, offering varied exposure along with stable employment and opportunities for training and growth.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Dallas, TX.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Dallas,TX.

This position is anticipated to close on May 14, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.