Structural Steel Inspector

• Conduct field observations and obtain samples for testing, as needed in accordance with the project plans and specifications
• Document field observations by transmitting daily field reports detailing site activities
• You may also perform destructive and non-destructive testing on construction materials, including operating electric, pneumatic, and power-actuated tools, performing ground penetrating radar (GPR) structural surveys, pavement condition surveys, and concrete sawing, coring, and chipping
• Perform observations of structural steel and reinforcing steel, including welded/bolted connections in the field
• May also perform steel or concrete plant inspections which may require travel outside of the local office territory (accommodations such as travel, hotel, and meals will be set up by the office)
• Work is generally performed at heights and may require safety equipment and training as provided by ECS
• Daily communication is required with site contractors, other technicians, and project managers as well as supervisor
• Provided training: ECS will train candidates in our methodology to perform observations, inspections, and tests of building construction projects related to your position and to document findings in accordance with accepted engineering practice, but you should have a sound understanding of building construction practices
• As experience increases, ECS will encourage and aid technicians in increasing level of competence and skills through internal training programs and external programs of certification provided by ACI, AWS, ICC, MARTCP, NICET, NRCA, IIBEC, State DOT, WACEL, and others, as appropriate

• High School diploma or GED

• 0-5+ years of experience

• AWS CWI, UT, MT, PT, and other certifications a plus
• Position requires carrying 40-70 pounds multiple times a day or occasionally lifting 85 pounds to waist height

Founded in 1988, Engineering Consulting Services (ECS) is a leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental, and facilities engineering. ECS is currently ranked 2 in Zweig Group's Hot Firms List (Zweig Group, June 2023), 61 in Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms (ENR, April 2023), and 142 in Engineering News-Record's Top 200 Environmental Firms (ENR, July 2022). To learn more about us, click .

We love our employees and we show this through providing some great benefits, including paid time off, health and other insurance plans, retirement and college savings plans, and more. Click to learn more about the great benefits at ECS.

ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This means that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.