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E2 Consulting Engineers, LP is seeking a qualified Dual Coating & Welding Inspector to support Nicor Gas natural gas pipeline construction projects across Illinois. This specialized dual-certified role combines expertise in both welding inspection and field-applied coating inspection to ensure the highest standards of quality, safety, and compliance on pipeline construction and integrity projects.

Responsibilities

  • Verify that welding procedures are properly qualified and utilized on the project.
  • Confirm that all welders are qualified for the work they are performing and that qualifications are current.
  • Monitor weld quality to ensure sound welds are produced at all joints in accordance with applicable codes and Company specifications.
  • Verify that repairs made to correct weld defects properly address the issue and meet code and specification requirements.
  • Ensure all welding materials are of the proper type and quality, stored correctly, and that damaged materials are not used.
  • Maintain detailed weld mapping, as-built documentation, and proper material traceability (MTRs).
  • Inspect field-applied coatings on pipe, fittings, valves, and joints to verify compliance with Company procedures and manufacturer instructions.
  • Perform coating inspections including holiday detection (jeeping), mil thickness verification, and hardness testing.
  • Witness all HDD pull-throughs to verify coating protection and examine the leading edge for coating damage.
  • Complete all required pre-backfill, pre-pull, and post-HDD coating verification checks.
  • Inspect Other Contractors' work for compliance with permit and one-call requirements.
  • Verify proper material usage, equipment, and safety measures on the jobsite.
  • Complete Daily Inspection Reports, coating inspection forms, safety forms, and other required documentation accurately and thoroughly.
  • Witness hydrostatic testing and verify equipment calibration documentation.
  • Maintain proactive communication with the Chief Inspector regarding daily issues, anticipated problems, and resource needs.

Requirements

  • AWS Certified Welding Inspector (AWS CWI, SCWI, or CPWI accepted).
  • NACE CIP Level 1 (or current AMPP equivalent).
  • Minimum of 3–5 years of pipeline construction and/or inspection experience (combination of welding and coating experience preferred).
  • Strong knowledge of welding techniques, procedures, consumables, and weld preparation.
  • Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, alignment sheets, and valve maps.
  • Familiarity with DOT 192 and OSHA regulations.
  • Knowledge of applicable codes and standards: API 1104, ASME B31.8, NACE, and SSPC.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accurate weld mapping and documentation.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k

Additional Information

  • Local Candidates only
  • E2 Consulting Engineers, LP is a Drug Free Workplace.
  • May require extensive driving to reach job sites and/or client/E2 offices.

Benefits

Health Insurance
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How this job compares in Chicago, IL

Pay in context

At roughly $50/hr, this posting sits about 53% above the $33/hr median for welding jobs in Chicago, IL — toward the top of a $25–$39/hr middle band drawn from 36 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 89% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. Pay that far above local median usually comes attached to something: a harder cert requirement, travel, night shift, or overtime that isn't really optional. Worth establishing which before you accept.

The local market in Chicago, IL

We're tracking 56 other active welding openings in Chicago, IL right now, from 35 different employers. 2 of them were added in the last week. Across Illinois as a whole we're tracking 237 other active welding openings from 174 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Chicago, or widen the search to Illinois.

The most active employers in Illinois at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are S&C Electric Company (14), Gerber Collision & Glass (9), and Aerotek (7). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Illinois, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Chicago at $33/hr and Peoria at $31/hr. Chicago is among them.

Certifications this posting mentions

  • ASME Section IX — the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code qualification. It covers welding on pressure-retaining equipment — boilers, vessels, and process piping — where a failed weld is a safety incident rather than a rework ticket.
  • API 1104 — the American Petroleum Institute standard for welding pipelines and related facilities. It is the governing code for cross-country transmission pipeline work.
  • CWI — the AWS Certified Welding Inspector credential. It is an inspection qualification rather than a welding one, requiring documented experience plus a three-part exam, and it is the usual route off the torch into QC.

Read straight from this posting's text. Confirm the exact qualification the employer wants before you test — requirements vary by shop even under the same code.

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