Placement Club ยท 7 hours ago
Civil Structural Engineer
Placement Club is a leading heavy civil contractor delivering high-profile transportation and infrastructure projects across the United States. They are seeking a Structural Steel Fabrication & Welding Oversight Engineer responsible for overseeing structural steel fabrication activities to ensure compliance with codes, specifications, and project requirements.
Responsibilities
Oversee and monitor structural steel fabrication activities at fabrication shops and/or project sites
Ensure welding and fabrication comply with AWS D1.5 and AWS D1.6, as well as project specifications, drawings, and contract requirements
Review and approve Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), and Welder Performance Qualifications (WPQ)
Coordinate with fabricators, subcontractors, and third-party inspectors to resolve welding and fabrication issues
Perform or oversee inspection of materials, fit-up, welding, and final fabrication
Identify non-conformances, issue corrective actions, and verify resolution
Support shop and field quality audits related to welding and fabrication practices
Maintain accurate documentation, including inspection reports, material traceability records, and code compliance records
Provide technical guidance on welding processes, materials, joint details, and inspection requirements
Participate in project meetings and provide fabrication and welding status updates
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Welding Engineering, or a related field or equivalent industry experience
Demonstrated experience overseeing structural steel fabrication projects
Strong working knowledge of AWS D1.5 Bridge Welding Code and AWS D1.6 Structural Welding Code for Stainless Steel
Experience coordinating with fabrication shops and welding inspectors
Ability to read and interpret structural drawings, welding symbols, and specifications
Familiarity with QA/QC processes and documentation for structural steel fabrication
Preferred
AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) or Senior CWI
Experience with bridge structures, transportation projects, or complex steel assemblies
Experience with stainless steel structural fabrication
Knowledge of related standards such as AISC, ASTM, and DOT requirements
Prior experience in shop oversight and/or field fabrication inspection