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Overview

Thompson Engineering is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) to join their inspection and quality assurance team. This role involves performing welding inspections and ensuring compliance with applicable codes and industry standards across various construction and industrial projects in the Southeast.

Responsibilities

  • Perform visual welding inspections in accordance with applicable codes and project specifications.
  • Verify compliance with approved Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and Procedure Qualification Records (PQR).
  • Confirm welder qualifications and maintain required documentation.
  • Interpret construction drawings, welding symbols, and technical specifications.
  • Document inspection findings, non-conformances, and corrective actions.
  • Coordinate and monitor non-destructive testing (NDT) activities as required.
  • Prepare daily field reports, inspection summaries, and supporting documentation.
  • Travel to various job sites, including out-of-town and multi-state assignments.
  • Follow established safety policies and quality control procedures.
  • Communicate effectively with project managers, field staff, contractors, and clients.

Requirements

  • Current Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification issued by the American Welding Society (AWS).
  • High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree in welding technology or related field preferred.
  • Minimum 3 years of welding inspection experience preferred.
  • Working knowledge of applicable welding codes such as AWS D1.1, API 1104, and ASME Section IX.
  • Strong understanding of welding processes and inspection techniques.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and digital reporting systems.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
  • Ability and willingness to travel frequently and work extended hours based on project needs.

Additional Information

  • Ability to work in outdoor and construction site environments.
  • Ability to stand for extended periods and navigate uneven terrain.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform field-related tasks.
  • Willingness to work flexible hours, including overtime and travel assignments, based on project needs.
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How this job compares in Dallas, TX

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in Dallas, TX currently run a median of $35/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $27–$39/hr across 47 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 Dallas, TX

We're tracking 121 other active welding openings in Dallas, TX right now, from 79 different employers. 48 of them were added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,395 other active welding openings from 683 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Dallas, or widen the search to Texas.

Thompson Engineering currently has 2 other openings live in Texas, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Texas at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Welding Shop in Austin, TX (26), Zachry Group (25), and Austin Industries (25). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Texas, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Burleson at $40/hr, La Porte at $38/hr, and Midlothian at $38/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.
  • 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.

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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