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Overview

NOVA Engineering & Environmental is seeking a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) to join their CMT & Special Inspections team in Kennesaw, Georgia. This position is ideal for an experienced inspector with expertise in structural steel fabrication, welding inspections, and special inspections for various projects.

Responsibilities

  • Perform structural steel and welding inspections in accordance with AWS, ICC, project specifications, and applicable building codes.
  • Conduct inspections of welded and bolted structural steel connections.
  • Observe shop and field fabrication activities to ensure compliance with approved construction documents.
  • Review welding procedures, welder qualifications, material certifications, and inspection reports.
  • Document inspection findings and prepare detailed field reports utilizing electronic reporting systems.
  • Communicate inspection results, deficiencies, and corrective actions with contractors, fabricators, and project stakeholders.
  • Perform visual inspections of structural steel framing, welds, and related construction activities.
  • Coordinate with NOVA engineers, project managers, and clients to support quality assurance objectives.
  • Maintain certification requirements and stay current with applicable codes, standards, and inspection methodologies.
  • Adhere to NOVA’s safety policies and procedures while performing field assignments.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent required; engineering, construction management, or related technical education preferred.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience performing structural steel, welding, or special inspections.
  • Must possess one or more of the following certifications: AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), ICC Structural Welding Special Inspector, or ICC Structural Steel & Bolting Special Inspector.
  • Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, shop drawings, welding symbols, and specifications.
  • Knowledge of AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code and applicable IBC special inspection requirements.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
  • Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and access active construction sites.

Benefits

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

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
PTO
401k
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How this job compares in Kennesaw, GA

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, structural welder jobs across Georgia currently run a median of $48/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $32–$67/hr across 11 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

Kennesaw, GA currently has 6 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 5 employers. 1 of them was added in the last week. Across Georgia as a whole we're tracking 410 other active welding openings from 260 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in Kennesaw, or widen the search to Georgia.

NOVA Engineering and Environmental, LLC currently has 1 other opening 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 Classic Collision (9), Southern Industrial Constructors, Inc. (7), and Yancey Bros. Co. (6). 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 Marietta at $39/hr, Forest Park at $39/hr, and Atlanta at $31/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

Certifications this posting mentions

  • AWS D1.1 — the American Welding Society's Structural Welding Code for steel. It governs almost all building and structural steel work in the US, so a D1.1 qualification is the baseline credential for construction and ironworking.
  • 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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