Senior Certified Welder and High Strength Bolting Inspector

Location

Los Angeles, CA

Wage

$113,000 – $176,600/yr

Employment Type

Full-time

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Posted on June 19, 2026

Job Description

Overview

At Jacobs, we are seeking a highly experienced Senior Certified Welder and High Strength Bolting Inspector to support a wide range of construction, fabrication, and industrial projects, ensuring quality assurance and code compliance.

Responsibilities

  • Perform welding inspections in fabrication shops and field construction environments.
  • Review and verify Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), and Welder Performance Qualifications (WPQ).
  • Conduct high-strength bolting inspections in accordance with applicable codes and project requirements.
  • Perform inspection of spray-applied fire-resistive materials (SFRM).
  • Verify compliance with project specifications, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
  • Prepare detailed inspection reports and documentation.
  • Work collaboratively with engineers, contractors, fabricators, and project stakeholders to resolve quality issues.

Requirements

  • Minimum 20 years of progressively responsible experience in welding, fabrication, construction, inspection, and quality assurance.
  • Extensive experience inspecting structural steel fabrication and erection projects.
  • Strong knowledge of welding procedures, welder qualifications, and quality control processes.
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, welding symbols, specifications, and inspection reports.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and provide technical guidance to project teams.
  • Current certification as a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), High-Strength Bolting Inspector, and Spray-Applied Fireproofing Inspector.
  • Substantial experience with Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), and Submerged Arc Welding (SAW).
  • Hands-on inspection experience and working knowledge of AWS and ASME codes.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k
  • PTO

Additional Information

  • Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis.
  • Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment.

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k
PTO