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Welding Engineering Manager

Aiken, SC · On-site

$30.50 - $42/hr

The ideal candidate has led a DOE or commercial nuclear welding program before and is ready to serve as the project's final technical authority on welding decisions, even under schedule pressure.

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$26.25 - $36.25/hr

The ideal candidate has led a DOE or commercial nuclear welding program before and is ready to serve as the project's final technical authority on welding decisions, even under schedule pressure.

C.A.Murren

Welding Engineering Manager

Aiken, SC · On-site

$30.50 - $42/hr

The ideal candidate has led a DOE or commercial nuclear welding program before and is ready to serve as the project's final technical authority on welding decisions, even under schedule pressure.

C.A. Murren and Sons

Welding Engineering Manager

Aiken, SC · On-site

$30.50 - $42/hr

The ideal candidate has led a DOE or commercial nuclear welding program before and is ready to serve as the project's final technical authority on welding decisions, even under schedule pressure.

Orion Talent

Pipe Welder

North Kingstown, RI · On-site

$22/hr

Nuclear welding experience * Military/Navy related experience Skills * Strong communication and interpersonal skills * Ability to work and participate in a collaborative team environment and meet ...

Anduril Industries

Pipe Fitter/Welder

Santa Ana, CA · On-site

$26 - $32/hr

NAVSEA or nuclear welding certifications (current or prior) * Experience with SUBSAFE, Level I, or SOC-controlled piping systems * Military shipbuilding, submarine construction, or naval shipyard ...

ARC Energy Services, Inc

Nuclear Welder

Mineral, VA · On-site

$54 - $56/hr

Qualifications: • Proven welding experience with strong attention to quality and detail. • ... Outage work, new construction, and maintenance projects • Industrial settings including nuclear ...

Arc Energy Services

Nuclear Welder

Mineral, VA · On-site

$54 - $56/hr

Qualifications: · Proven welding experience with strong attention to quality and detail. · Strong ... Outage work, new construction, and maintenance projects · Industrial settings including nuclear ...

Anduril Industries

Pipe Fitter/Welder

Santa Ana, CA · On-site

$68K - $90K/yr

NAVSEA or nuclear welding certifications (current or prior) * Experience with SUBSAFE, Level I, or SOC-controlled piping systems * Military shipbuilding, submarine construction, or naval shipyard ...

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How much do nuclear welding jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for nuclear welding in the United States is $115,106.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $109,500.00 and $131,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a nuclear welder?

A Nuclear Welding job involves joining metal components in nuclear power plants, submarines, or other facilities that handle radioactive materials. Welders in this field must follow strict safety procedures and quality standards to ensure the structural integrity of critical systems. They often work with specialized welding techniques, such as TIG or laser welding, to handle high-strength materials. Due to the high-risk environment, nuclear welders need certifications, such as those from the American Welding Society (AWS) or Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI). This career offers strong job security and high earning potential for skilled professionals.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a nuclear welder?

To thrive in nuclear welding, you need advanced welding skills, in-depth knowledge of metallurgy, and experience working under strict safety protocols, typically backed by certifications like ASME or AWS and specialized nuclear welding qualifications. Proficiency in using precision welding equipment, non-destructive testing (NDT) tools, and compliance with nuclear regulatory standards is common in this field. Strong attention to detail, collaboration, and problem-solving abilities help nuclear welders excel in high-stakes environments. These skills are essential to ensure the structural integrity and safety of components critical to nuclear facilities and to meet the industry's rigorous quality requirements.

What is the typical work environment for a nuclear welder?

Nuclear welders often work in highly controlled environments such as power plants, fabrication shops, or on-site installations, where cleanliness and safety protocols are strictly enforced. The role involves close collaboration with engineers, inspectors, and other skilled tradespeople to complete projects according to precise specifications and regulatory standards. Work is generally done as part of a team, with clear communication and adherence to detailed procedures being crucial for safety and quality. Shifts can vary depending on project needs, and you may occasionally be required to work in confined spaces or under time-sensitive schedules, which makes teamwork and adaptability especially important.

How do you get into nuclear welding?

To become a nuclear welder, you typically need a high school diploma or equivalent, followed by specialized training in welding techniques and safety. Certification from organizations like the American Welding Society (AWS) and a background check are often required, along with experience in industrial or nuclear environments and knowledge of radiation safety protocols.
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Infographic showing various Nuclear Welding job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 10% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 5% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 3% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $115,106 per year, or $55.3 per hour.

Welding Engineering Manager

Aiken, SC • On-site

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Welding Engineering Manager

As the Welding Engineering Manager at C.A. Murren, you are always looking two steps ahead of the weld in front of you, anticipating what the program is going to need before it becomes a problem in the field. You juggle procedures, qualifications, filler-metal control, and turnover all at once without losing sight of the smallest detail on a weld map or a joint sketch. If you're the kind of leader who plans for what's coming while still catching what everyone else misses, this is the role for you!

C.A. Murren is seeking a Welding Engineering Manager to lead the project Welding and Special Processes Program on our project located in Aiken, SC covering piping, structural steel, reinforcing steel, supports, and specialty fabrication. The ideal candidate has led a DOE or commercial nuclear welding program before and is ready to serve as the project's final technical authority on welding decisions, even under schedule pressure. This person directs Welding Engineers, Field Welding Engineers, and the Rod Room Attendant, and owns everything from welding program development and procedure qualification to filler-metal control, NDE/PWHT coordination, and supplier oversight.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and continuously improve the project Welding and Special Processes Program, including procedures, qualifications, training, and records
  • Lead and assign Welding Engineers, Field Welding Engineers, and the Rod Room Attendant across work areas and shifts
  • Review contracts, drawings, and specifications to establish welding requirements and resolve code and constructability questions
  • Approve WPSs, PQRs, welder qualifications, weld maps, and other process-control documents before use
  • Direct welder qualification testing, NDE coordination, and electronic weld-status tracking
  • Oversee filler-metal procurement, storage, and rod-room controls
  • Provide field technical support for fit-up, dissimilar-metal welds, repairs, and configuration changes
  • Evaluate supplier and subcontractor welding programs and support fabrication surveillance
  • Monitor welder performance and NDE trends, and initiate corrective action for adverse trends
  • Serve as C.A. Murren's primary welding technical interface with Operations, Construction, Quality, and the Company
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering, Metallurgy, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field; equivalent directly relevant experience may be considered
  • 10+ years of progressive welding-engineering experience, including 5+ years in DOE or commercial nuclear work and 3+ years leading a welding program
  • Demonstrated authority with ASME Section IX and B31.3, plus working knowledge of ASME Sections II and V and AWS D1.1/D1.4
  • Experience developing and qualifying welding procedures and administering welder qualification, filler-metal, and NDE/PWHT controls
  • Working knowledge of ASME NQA-1 and DOE O 414.1D as applied to welding and nuclear-quality records
  • Strong leadership, technical writing, and issue-resolution skills, with the ability to defend technical requirements under schedule pressure
  • AWS Certified Welding Engineer, Certified Welding Inspector, or Senior Certified Welding Inspector credential (preferred)
  • Experience with machine GTAW/orbital welding and specialty welding/NDE subcontracts (preferred)
  • Experience implementing an electronic welding-management system on a nuclear project (preferred)
  • Experience with safety-related piping, structural, and rebar welding (preferred)
Requirements
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Participation in pre-employment and random drug screening program
  • Subject to background screening

We have an excellent benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, and 401K match! We also have a career development plan which offers continued growth for your career goals!

C.A. Murren is a full-service, well established industrial, civil, and power industry contractor performing work throughout the southeastern and Mid-Atlantic United States with offices located in Georgia, Florida, South Carolina and Virginia. For more than 40 years, we have offered the highest levels of industrial site development performance, and we are proud of our long legacy of serving the southeast. Our philosophy is to focus on both the human element and the high quality, sustainable construction that makes us who we are. We are completely dedicated to serving our clients and the team members who make C. A. Murren a team and family-oriented experience like few others. We pride ourselves in over 40 years of safety and quality work in the heavy civil construction industry.

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