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Overview

At UES, a national leader in geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, and materials testing and inspection, the Special Inspector III leads inspection activities on large or complex projects, overseeing technical compliance and mentoring junior inspectors.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct complex inspections requiring specialized certifications.
  • Provide technical guidance, training, and mentorship to junior inspectors and new hires.
  • Lead quality assurance efforts and ensure documentation meets both company and client requirements.
  • Act as a liaison between field operations and project managers or engineers regarding technical issues.
  • Identify and troubleshoot potential project risks or compliance issues, escalating when necessary.
  • Prepare and review detailed inspection reports and ensure proper data entry into project tracking systems.
  • Stay abreast of industry regulations and best practices, maintaining advanced certifications.
  • Operate company vehicles and ensure timely documentation of maintenance needs.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent; welding certificate or related vocational training.
  • 5+ years of progressive inspection or materials testing experience.
  • Advanced industry certifications required or preferred (e.g., ACI, ICC, AWS CWI).
  • Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
  • Expert knowledge in interpreting complex blueprints, codes, and standards.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and work independently.
  • Ability to work independently with limited supervision.

Additional Information

  • This position requires moderate travel, approximately up to 40% of the time.
  • Travel may be both scheduled and on short notice, depending on project needs.
  • Work may be conducted in outdoor or operational environments.
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How this job compares in Kennesaw, GA

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Georgia currently run a median of $28/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $22–$34/hr across 178 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Kennesaw, GA

We're tracking 11 other active welding openings in Kennesaw, GA right now, from 9 different employers. 6 of them were added in the last week. Across Georgia as a whole we're tracking 444 other active welding openings from 282 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Kennesaw, or widen the search to Georgia.

UES currently has 4 other openings live in Georgia, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Georgia at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Marathon (10), Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC (7), and Southern Industrial Constructors, Inc. (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 Georgia, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Forest Park at $39/hr, Atlanta at $33/hr, and Conyers at $31/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

Certifications this posting mentions

  • 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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