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This position is ideal for an experienced inspector with expertise in structural steel fabrication, welding inspections, and special inspections for commercial, industrial, institutional, and infrastructure projects.\nThe successful candidate will perform field inspections and quality assurance services to verify compliance with project specifications, applicable building codes, AWS standards, and industry requirements. This role offers the opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of projects while collaborating with engineers, contractors, fabricators, and project managers throughout the Southeast.\nKey Responsibilities:\nPerform structural steel and welding inspections in accordance with AWS, ICC, project specifications, and applicable building codes.\nConduct inspections of welded and bolted structural steel connections.\nObserve shop and field fabrication activities to ensure compliance with approved construction documents.\nReview welding procedures, welder qualifications, material certifications, and inspection reports.\nDocument inspection findings and prepare detailed field reports utilizing electronic reporting systems.\nCommunicate inspection results, deficiencies, and corrective actions with contractors, fabricators, and project stakeholders.\nPerform visual inspections of structural steel framing, welds, and related construction activities.\nCoordinate with NOVA engineers, project managers, and clients to support quality assurance objectives.\nMaintain certification requirements and stay current with applicable codes, standards, and inspection methodologies.\nAdhere to NOVA’s safety policies and procedures while performing field assignments.\nRequired Qualifications:\nHigh school diploma or equivalent required; engineering, construction management, or related technical education preferred.\nMinimum of 3 years of experience performing structural steel, welding, or special inspections.\nMust possess one or more of the following certifications: AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), or\nICC Structural Welding Special Inspector, or\nICC Structural Steel & Bolting Special Inspector\n\nAbility to read and interpret construction drawings, shop drawings, welding symbols, and specifications.\nKnowledge of AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code and applicable IBC special inspection requirements.\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills.\nValid driver's license with acceptable driving record.\nAbility to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and access active construction sites.\nPreferred Qualifications:\nICC Master of Special Inspection (MSI).\nAdditional ICC Special Inspector certifications such as Reinforced Concrete, Structural Masonry, or Soils.\nACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I certification.\nNDT certifications (UT, MT, PT, or VT).\nExperience with structural steel fabrication shop inspections.\nExperience utilizing digital inspection and reporting software.\nPERKS & BENEFITS:\nIn addition to our welcoming company culture and competitive compensation packages, our employees enjoy the below benefits:\nUse of take-home Company Vehicle with fuel card for daily travel to work sites\nComprehensive group medical insurance, including health, dental and vision\nOpportunity for professional growth and advancement\nCertification reimbursement\nPaid time off\nCompany-observed paid holidays\nCompany paid life insurance for employee, spouse and children\nCompany paid short term disability coverage\nOther supplemental benefit offerings including long-term disability, critical illness, accident and identity theft protection\n401K retirement with company matching of 50% on the first 6% of employee contributions\nWellness program with incentives\nEmployee Assistance Program\nNOVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. NOVA does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.\nABOUT NOVA:\nEstablished in 1996, NOVA was originally founded to provide Environmental Consulting, Geotechnical Engineering, and Construction Materials Testing and Inspection services to the design and construction community, largely in the southeastern United States. Since our founding, NOVA has added additional service lines such as Facilities and Building Envelope, Forensics, Municipal and more. We are dedicated to providing a wide variety of projects and services with an emphasis on collaboration and safety. We offer a stimulating and inspiring work environment where our employees are recognized for their efforts and achievements and are mentored for professional growth.\nCurrently, NOVA employs 650+ personnel in 18 offices serving clients throughout the southeastern United States and beyond. Our firm has professional and administrative support staff that includes registered professional engineers, registered professional geologists, environmental scientists, registered roof observers, LEED accredited professionals, soil/foundation engineers, laboratory specialists, materials technicians, ICC-certified inspectors, NICET-certified technicians, and AWS-certified welding inspectors. NOVA’s facilities include AASHTO-accredited laboratories in soils, concrete, aggregate and hot-mix asphalt testing/inspection. We also have CCRL-inspected laboratories for concrete sampling, curing, and testing. 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