Bureau Veritas

Overview

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.

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.