NDT/NDE Certified Welding Inspector
Requisition Number: 2026-1350-05
Are you a Certified Welding Inspector seeking a challenging opportunity to grow your career with a firm committed to our employees and providing high-quality service to our clients? S&ME is looking for an eager and dedicated full-time NDT/NDE Certified Welding Inspector to join our NDT/NDE team in Charlotte, North Carolina.
At S&ME, we have a history of delivering innovative geotechnical, civil, environmental, and construction material testing for over 50 years. Over the decades, we have grown into a trusted partner for clients across various industries, including transportation, energy, water, waste management, education, government, commercial, industrial, and more. Our commitment to technical excellence and integrity has established us as a leader in our field.
Why Work at S&ME?
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Professional Growth: We believe in providing continuous learning opportunities, mentorship programs, and a supportive work environment. Let us tell you more about that!
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Innovative Projects: Join a team that works on diverse and challenging projects of all sizes and complexities, including but not limited to airports, solar farms, power plants, schools, trails, mixed-use, sports stadiums, dams, museums, and more.
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Inclusive Culture: Our culture is built on collaboration and mutual respect. We want you to want to come into the office to build relationships, laugh together, learn from each other, and enjoy the time with your teammates and colleagues.
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Work-Life Balance: We strive to offer a flexible working environment, allowing you and your manager to determine how you can work most effectively and collaboratively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments.
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Community Impact: Our work creates lasting, positive impacts on the communities we serve. We pride ourselves on our technical excellence, quality work and client satisfaction to continue making a difference.
About The Role:
As a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) specializing in NDT/NDE, you will guide metals technicians on intricate projects that demand advanced testing expertise. You will oversee other technicians on assignments, make some technical decisions related to project timelines, and carry out laboratory and metals testing tasks with minimal oversight. Your role will involve fieldwork, which may include safely ascending steel structures like buildings, cell towers, and water tanks to heights over 200 feet, using fall protection gear and personal fall arrest systems.
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Field Operations: You perform inspections and utilize non-destructive testing techniques to maintain high-quality standards. A large portion of your field inspection time is dedicated to non-destructive testing (NDT) activities such as ultrasonic testing (UT) of welds and/or magnetic particle testing (MT) of welds.
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Assignment Management: You coordinate testing assignments across various projects, ensuring the success of each one.
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Equipment Maintenance: Keep testing equipment operational and calibrated; this may involve managing field and lab equipment inventories, maintaining formal calibration records, and participating in quality system audits.
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Comprehensive Reporting: You create detailed reports to effectively communicate your findings.
The position will require 50+ hour work weeks (during periods of peak workload), as well as off-shift and weekend work, as required. Experience in Safety, DDC, NDT, and/or Radiation Training, including the use of fall protection equipment and personal fall arrest systems, is a plus.
What We Are Looking For:
We are looking for someone with a strong work ethic and the ability to manage demanding workloads. You should bring a proactive, safety‑minded approach, communicate clearly with team members and clients, and stay organized while handling multiple priorities. Experience in Safety, DDC, NDT, or Radiation Training is highly valued and will help you succeed in this role.
What You Bring:
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Education: High School Diploma/GED
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Experience: Minimum of 2 years of NDT/NDE metals testing experience OR an associate degree in a closely related field
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Certifications:
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AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
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Achievement of ASNT Level II per ASTN-SNT-1A in at least one method
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Additional Certs a plus:
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ICC in Building Inspections and/or Structural Steel Inspection
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Level II UT and/or PT, MT
You Are Willing and Able to:
Perform the physical demands of the position with the use of company-provided Personal Protective Equipment such as:
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Outdoor, hands-on work in all weather conditions
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Climbing heights over 200 feet
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Lifting and carrying 40-50 lbs. of materials and equipment
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Safely handling field tools and maneuvering equipment on active construction sites
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Traveling out-of-town (typically overnight) for assignments as necessary
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Working outside of normal business hours when necessary
We Are S&ME:
At S&ME, we're committed to your growth, professionally and personally. With over 50 years of experience delivering innovative solutions in geotechnical, civil, environmental, and construction materials engineering, we've built a strong foundation for long-term careers. Our team of 1,000+ employee-owners across 10+ states works together to create meaningful impact for our clients and communities. When you join S&ME, you become part of a collaborative, honest, and people-focused culture that invests in your success. We offer exciting project opportunities, ongoing training, and a comprehensive benefits package to support you and your family. This is more than a job; it's a place to grow, thrive, and build a future.
Here's what you can look forward to:
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Medical, Dental & Vision Plans with HSA and FSA options - with no medical premium increase in 2026
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Wellness Program - $50 off per month on your 2027 premiums!
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Pet Insurance
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Term Life & Long-Term Care Coverage - available Spring 2026
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100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with a 5% company contribution
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401(k) Retirement Plan
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Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO) - with rollover options
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Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave
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Mentorship & Career Development Programs
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Credential Incentive Program - get rewarded for advancing your skills
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Tuition Reimbursement
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Employee Recognition Program
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Company Vehicle & Fuel Card - for project-based roles
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$2,000 Employee Referral Bonuses - and more!
If you're passionate about making an impact and want to work with a firm committed to our employees and providing quality service to our clients, we'd love to hear from you!
This full-time role offers competitive pay based on experience. Candidates must comply with our Fleet Management, Substance Policy, and Reference Check requirements. Only candidates with valid employment eligibility (I-9) will be considered. Visa assistance is not available. S&ME reserves the right to hire internally or externally at any time. No candidate/recruiter calls, personal calls, or walk-ins are accepted.
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