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Welding Inspector Pay rate: $28-33/Hr. Location: Tomball, TX 77375 Schedule: Mon-Fri (7AM-4PM) (Saturdays as needed) We are currently seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Welding Inspector to ...

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Job Title: Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) This role focuses on inspecting welding operations, materials, and completed welds to ensure strict compliance with applicable codes, standards ...

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Saginaw, AL · On-site

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Alhambra, CA · On-site

$85K/yr

Current American Welding Society Certification as a Certified Welding Inspector, or Senior Certified Welding Inspector, with a minimum of 10 years experience, and holds a current International Code ...

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Audubon Companies

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Saginaw, AL · On-site

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Birmingham, AL · On-site

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Prattville, AL · On-site

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Welding Inspector

Tuscaloosa, AL · On-site

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Owais Construction Group

Welding Inspector

Alhambra, CA · On-site

$85K/yr

Current American Welding Society Certification as a Certified Welding Inspector, or Senior Certified Welding Inspector, with a minimum of 10 years experience, and holds a current International Code ...

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How much do online welding inspector jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 27, 2026, the average hourly pay for online welding inspector in the United States is $26.21, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.23 and $32.69 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an Online Welding Inspector do?

An Online Welding Inspector remotely monitors, reviews, and verifies welding processes and quality standards using digital tools and video feeds. They ensure that welds meet safety, structural, and regulatory requirements by analyzing documentation, reviewing visuals, and sometimes guiding on-site personnel. Their role is critical in industries like construction, manufacturing, and oil & gas, where maintaining welding quality is essential for safety and compliance. This job allows for real-time oversight and documentation without being physically present at the job site, increasing efficiency and reducing costs.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Online Welding Inspector, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Online Welding Inspector, you need a solid background in welding processes, quality control, and relevant industry codes, often supported by certifications such as AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI). Familiarity with digital inspection tools, remote monitoring systems, and documentation software is essential for conducting and recording inspections virtually. Strong attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication skills are crucial for accurately assessing welds and reporting findings. These skills ensure welding quality and compliance are upheld remotely, maintaining safety and reliability in fabrication projects.

What is the difference between Online Welding Inspector vs Field Welding Inspector?

AspectOnline Welding InspectorField Welding Inspector
CertificationsWelding Inspector Certification (CWI or equivalent), online trainingWelding Inspector Certification (CWI or equivalent), on-site training
Work EnvironmentRemote, office-based, review of documents and reportsOn-site at construction or fabrication sites, inspecting welds directly
Employer & Industry UsageManufacturing, fabrication companies, inspection firmsConstruction, oil & gas, shipbuilding, industrial plants

Online Welding Inspectors primarily review welds remotely through documentation and digital reports, offering flexibility and convenience. Field Welding Inspectors perform hands-on inspections at job sites, ensuring weld quality directly. Both roles require similar certifications but differ mainly in work environment and daily tasks.

How does an Online Welding Inspector typically collaborate with on-site teams to ensure welding standards are met remotely?

As an Online Welding Inspector, you will routinely collaborate with on-site welding teams through video calls, digital reporting tools, and real-time data sharing platforms. You’ll review welding procedures, assess visual evidence such as photos or live video streams, and provide immediate feedback or recommendations to field personnel. Effective communication and clear documentation are crucial, as you help maintain compliance with industry codes and project requirements while working remotely. This role often involves coordinating with quality assurance teams, project managers, and welders to address issues promptly and ensure project timelines are met.
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Infographic showing various Online Welding Inspector job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 5% Locum Tenens, 86% Full Time, 5% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $54,523 per year, or $26.2 per hour.
Welding Inspector

Welding Inspector

E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc.

Matteson, IL • On-site

$43.10/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 10 days ago

Job description

About the Organization
E2 Consulting Engineers (E2) is a professional services firm established in 1988 specializing in a full spectrum of engineering services including, project engineering and design, federal base operations and infrastructure support services, gas pipeline construction and inspection services, environmental consulting and remediation, and information technology services. At E2, we value safety, innovation and collaboration, and we are dedicated to excellence.
Overview
The Welding Inspector must assure proper welding procedures are qualified and utilized, radiographers are certified, welders are qualified, sound welds are produced, and proper documentation is maintained to include MTRs, detailed as-builts and weld mapping. These activities must be performed in accordance with the appropriate Company specifications and the approved for construction drawings.
Responsibilities
Welding Inspectors shall perform each of the tasks set forth in this Section, as required.
  • At least once per day, verify that the proper welding procedure is used by the Other Contractors for each Project and that the Other Contractors' welders are adhering to the parameters in the designated weld procedure. Each Weld Inspector shall keep a log of these inspections that will be part of the final records provided to the Company by the Weld Inspectors.
  • Verify every Other Contractors' welder used for construction is properly qualifiedin the procedures they are to utilize per the Company qualifications and procedures.
  • Verify that the Other Contractors' radiographers' certifications are current and correct, the radiographic procedure is qualified, the qualified radiographic procedures are used, the quality of the radiographs is acceptable and the radiographic crew maintains proper documentation.
  • Maintain pipe stencil information, including pipe number, wall thickness, grade and heat numbers and such information is recorded for any pipe joint that is cut.
  • Coordinate with Other Contractor(s) performing Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) inspection to verify each weld is properly tested and passed prior to backfill. Each Weld Inspector shall notify Company of any delays in construction that Other Contractors' NDT crews may cause.
  • Assign a unique number to each welder on each Project to be used as a stencil number. Each Weld Inspector is to keep a log of each Other Contractor welder, his/her unique stencil number, and the welder's qualifications. The log should be available on-site at all times and each Weld Inspector shall verify that Other Contractor welders are correctly marking field welds with assigned stencil number.
  • Centralized weld log for the entirety of each Project shall be maintained by the Chief Weld Inspector.
  • Verify that each weld on each Project has a unique (x-ray) number assigned and is identified on final weld maps, recorded on film / digital imagery and NDT reports

Prior to ALL backfill, HDD pull-through, or jack and bore each Weld Inspector shall perform the following:
  • Visually inspect each weld joint to verify that a sound weld is produced atevery joint, the correct qualified welding procedure is being utilized and only qualified welders are performing the welding.
  • Verify that Other Contractor(s) performing NDT has examined every weld joint for compliance to API 1104 specs and make sure every weld passes or is repaired and then subsequently passes NDT.

Qualifications
Education and Experience
  • Minimum of three (3) years weld inspection experience on construction projects for natural gas transmission pipelines.
  • Knowledge and Familiarity of API Standard 1104.
  • AWS/CWI or CPWI welding inspection certification.
  • Required Operator Qualifications (per Section 11.2).
  • Weld Observer and Inspection Training.
  • Knowledge and experience interpreting Radiographic Films.
  • OSHA Competent Person.
  • ANST-SNT-TC-1A Magnetic Particle Testing (MT)-Level 1.
  • ANST-SNT-TC-1A Liquid Penetrate (PT)-Level 1.
  • Word and Excel Computer skills.

Benefits
E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc. offers an excellent benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k) with employer match, paid time off.
Wage Data Per State Requirements
This position pays $43.10 an hour depending on experience.
Local Candidates only
No
Drug Free Workplace
E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc. is a Drug Free Workplace. After accepting an offer of employment, applicants may be required to undergo background checks, drug testing, and/or fit-for-duty physical examination. Drug screens will include, but not be limited to, Amphetamines, Cocaine Metabolites, Marijuana Metabolites (THC), Opiates, and Phencyclidine (PCP). As a federal contractor, E2 cannot permit employees in certain positions to use medical marijuana, even if prescribed by an authorized physician.
Solicitation
Please no solicitation of any kind from agencies, staffing, or recruiting firms.
EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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