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Certified Welding Inspectors (CWI)
Job Location:
Job Location:
Newburgh, NY - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 36 - 42
Hourly Salary:
Posted:
22 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
19 October 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Tectonic is seeking full-time Certified Welding Inspectors to support structural steel construction and fabrication projects throughout the Hudson Valley NY area!
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The essential functions of this position include traveling to project sites on a daily basis monitoring fabrication and construction activities and performing welding structural steel and related inspections to verify compliance with project plans specifications applicable codes and industry standards. Duties may include reviewing welding procedures inspecting welded connections witnessing or coordinating nondestructive testing activities documenting inspection findings and utilizing inspection equipment as required by the project and client. Essential functions also include the preparation of Daily Field Reports communication of deficiencies observed in the field to project managers contractors fabricators and/or client representatives interpretation of project-related drawings and documents and all other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Candidates should possess a HS Diploma/equivalent and maintain the certifications listed below:
- Valid AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
- NDT Ultrasonic Testing Certification (UT)
- Ability to complete OSHA 10 Hour Construction Safety and Health Training within a reasonable period of time following commencement of employment;
- Ability to review and understand industry standards plans and specifications and recognize deficiencies;
- Ability to effectively communicate with supervisors clients contractors and inspectors regarding specifications and qualification test results;
- Ability to record project data and complete required field inspection reports and documentation;
- Requires a valid acceptable drivers license and transportation to travel to project sites as regular daily travel is required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
While performing the essential functions of this position it is frequently necessary to:
- Assume a stationary position
- Handle inspect and/or feel documents materials and/or equipment relevant to the job;
- Communicate with colleagues supervisors and clients using Company email and telephone systems;
- Move around on the job-site including ascending or descending on the landscape or on a ladder and positioning oneself appropriately to access necessary testing materials and equipment usually for prolonged periods of time
- Lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. for some types of monitoring and inspections
- Good visual skills including focused depth perception and
- Regular daily operations of a motor-vehicle which may require remaining stationary for extended periods of time.
Employees may also be required to undergo substance abuse testing in accordance with project requirements US DOT Regulations and/or Company policy. The employee may occasionally be required to operate a computer as well as other related office machinery such as calculators printers and copy machines.
The physical demands described above are representative of those necessary to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
COMPETITIVE SALARY & BENEFITS PACKAGE
Tectonic offers competitive salaries along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Opportunities for mentoring professional development and career advancement
- Tuition reimbursement to advance education
- Paid time off including vacation sick leave and personal days
- Company-observed paid holidays
- 401(k) retirement plan with profit-sharing opportunities
- Comprehensive group medical insurance including health dental vision and life coverage
- High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) option paired with a Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for medical expenses and dependent care
- Commuter benefits for public transportation costs
- Short and long-term disability coverage
- Employee Assistance Program
PAY RANGE
Tectonics goal is to compensate employees fairly and equitably across all positions Companywide. Our advertised pay ranges are representative of our good faith effort to provide a reasonable anticipated salary range. The offered pay may be outside of the provided salary range based upon the selected candidates work location experience education certifications and capabilities compared to the advertised position.
Pay Range: $36.00 - $42.00 / hour
Tectonic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability genetic information veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Employment decisions are based on qualifications merit and business needs. Tectonic participates in USCIS E-Verify to verify employment authorization.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Learn about the award-winning engineering work of Tectonic Engineering Consultants, Geologists & Land Surveyors, D.P.C. on the Upper Collinsville Dam project and other projects.
