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$34 - $50/hr

100% Remote, 2 Positions: Knoxville, TN; Seattle, CA Pay: $34 - $50/Hr, 8 AM - 5 PM, Mon to Fri, 12 ... Basic understanding of welding technologies and sustainability/circularity in packaging and ...

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Clayton, MO ยท On-site +1

$18.25 - $24/hr

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$21.25 - $28.25/hr

Welder Grade 25 25/5 All Job Posting Locations (Location) Woburn Remote Type On-Site EEO Statement Boyd Corp is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an ...

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How much do remote welding engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote welding engineer in the United States is $41.61, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $34.38 and $47.36 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Remote Welding Engineer job?

A Remote Welding Engineer is a professional who oversees welding processes, procedures, and quality control from a remote location. They collaborate with on-site teams, review welding specifications, ensure compliance with industry standards, and provide troubleshooting support via digital communication tools. This role often involves analyzing welding designs, inspecting work through video or image data, and offering guidance to improve efficiency and safety. Remote Welding Engineers typically work for industries like manufacturing, construction, and energy, where welding is crucial to operations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Remote Welding Engineer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Remote Welding Engineer, you need strong expertise in welding processes, materials science, and engineering principles, often backed by a degree in welding engineering or a related field. Familiarity with CAD software, remote monitoring systems, and certifications such as Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) or AWS credentials are commonly required. Excellent communication, problem-solving abilities, and self-motivation are important soft skills for effective collaboration and independent work. These skills ensure safe, high-quality weld design and oversight in distributed or virtual work environments.

What are the typical day-to-day responsibilities of a Remote Welding Engineer?

A Remote Welding Engineer typically reviews welding designs and specifications, supports troubleshooting of welding issues via digital platforms, and oversees quality control by analyzing data and images submitted from onsite teams. They also participate in virtual meetings with clients or project teams, provide technical guidance remotely, and update documentation to ensure compliance with industry standards. Effective Remote Welding Engineers maintain active communication with onsite personnel and utilize specialized software to monitor project progress. This blend of technical and collaborative work makes the role dynamic and integral to successful welding project outcomes.

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Infographic showing various Remote Welding Engineer job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $86,554 per year, or $41.6 per hour.

Welding Engineer / Inspector - U.S. (Remote)

Det Norske Veritas

Houston, TX โ€ข On-site, Remote

$34.25 - $47/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 3 days ago


Job description

DNV is seeking to fill the role of Welding Engineer/Inspector. This position will provide sustainable and continuous service support for PED services, review/approval of permanent joining (welding) processes and personnel and development of welding program under Pressure Equipment certification services, primarily the EU Pressure Equipment Directive (PED). The role of Specialist, Permanent Joining is intended to focus technical support in a uniform manner and support existing portfolio as well as market growth for Pressure Equipment Directive services tied to welding activities.

This position can be remote from anywhere in the Continental U.S.A.

What You'll Do:

Technical support responsible for independently assessing and verifying that welding procedures, welder qualifications, and related manufacturing activities comply with applicable codes, harmonized standards, and regulatory requirements. The position supports compliance verification activities by identifying nonconformities, verifying corrective actions, and providing objective technical judgments in accordance with Notified Body impartiality and independence requirements.

  • Witness onsite testing of weld processes, weld procedure and welder performance qualification testing and when required lab testing per ASME IX, EN ISO 15614, EN ISO 9606, and related standards at customer sites.
  • Review documentation and lab reports; MTRs for base metals and consumables, equipment calibration records, VT (visual testing) UT(Ultrasonic testing), PT (Liquid Penetrant testing), RT (Radiographic testing) to ensure compliance to standards such as ASME IX, EN ISO 9606 or EN ISO 15614.
  • Prepare Welding Procedure Qualification Record and Welder Test Certificates for satisfactorily completed qualification testing (including testing witnessed by other Specialists)
  • Preliminary review of Welding Procedure Qualification Records and Welder Test certificates prior to submittal to Notified Body.
  • Communication and calibration of technical issues with the Notified Body responsible for final approval of permanent joining activities.
  • Primary client interface: responsible for responding to welding inquires, preparation of quote requests, and providing required welding information.

What Is Required:

  • High school diploma or GED
  • AWS CWI (Certified Welding Inspector) - Active
  • At leastย 3 years of experience with AWS, ASME IX or similar
  • At leastย 3 years of experience with NDE/NDT methods
  • Strong understanding of metallurgy, heat treatment, and welding processes (i.e; SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, FCAW, LBW, PAW)
  • Valid drivers license
  • Travel up to 50% domestic and up to 10% international
  • Physical Requirements
    • Adequate near and far visual acuity, with or without correction, is required to perform visual inspections, read instruments, and interpret engineering drawings.
    • The role involves exposure to weather conditions including temperature, welding fumes, noise, and bright arc light, requiring consistent use of full personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times.
  • We conduct a pre-employment background and drug screening.

What Is Preferred:

  • Associate's degree in science or equivalentย 
  • 5 years hands-on welding or fabrication experience.
  • 5 years as manufacture welding engineer, quality engineer, or quality management
  • 5 years experience in pressure vessels, boilers, piping, or structural steel
  • 5 years as manufacturer's inspector or welding coordinator
  • Qualified and active ASNT Level II VT, MT, PT, UT or ISO 9712 Level II
  • Experience with performing audits per ISO 9001 or similar

*Immigration-related employment benefits, for example visa sponsorship, are not available for this position*ย 

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What We Offer

  • Generous paid time off (vacation, sick days, company holidays, personal days)
  • Multiple Medical and Dental benefit plans to choose from, Vision benefits
  • Spending accounts - FSA, Dependent Care, Commuter Benefits, company-seeded HSA
  • Employer-paid, therapist-led, virtual care servicesย 
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Company provided life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability benefits
  • Education reimbursement program
  • Flexible work schedule with hybrid/remote opportunities
  • Charitable Matched Giving and Volunteer Rewards through our Impact Program
  • Volunteer time off (VTO) paid by the company
  • Career advancement opportunities

Benefits may vary based on position, tenure, contract, or grade level.*

DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity.

DNV is a proud equal-opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, or business need, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. DNV is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. US applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact the North America Recruitment Department (hrrecruitment.northamerica@dnv.com). Information received relating to accommodations will be addressed confidentially

For California, Washington, New York, Washington, D.C., Illinois, and Maryland: "DNV provides a reasonable range of compensation for this role. The actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors, including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific location. For the states of California, Washington, New York, Washington, D.C., Illinois, and Maryland only, the starting pay range for this role is $75000 - $115000 annual.ย 

Deadline to apply: June 18, 2026