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OSS Senior Welding Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$34.25 - $47/hr

This includes providing guidance in the areas of joint design, non-destructing testing and selection of appropriate welding specifications Assist product engineers in the disposition of discrepant ...

Senior Welding Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$144K - $180K/yr

We're looking for a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to take ownership of process design ... Experience in at least one of: welding/joining, materials processing, soldering/brazing, precision ...

Welding Engineer

Ladson, SC · On-site

$35 - $48/hr

The Welding Engineer III is a senior technical authority responsible for leading complex welding engineering activities from concept through production. This position establishes welding strategies ...

Welding Engineer

Ladson, SC · On-site

$35 - $48/hr

The Welding Engineer III is a senior technical authority responsible for leading complex welding engineering activities from concept through production. This position establishes welding strategies ...

Welding Engineer

Ladson, SC · On-site

$35 - $48/hr

The Welding Engineer III is a senior technical authority responsible for leading complex welding engineering activities from concept through production. This position establishes welding strategies ...

Welding Engineer

Ladson, SC

$35 - $48/hr

The Welding Engineer III is a senior technical authority responsible for leading complex welding engineering activities from concept through production. This position establishes welding strategies ...

Sr. Weld Engineer

Irvine, CA · On-site

$38.25 - $52.75/hr

Reporting to the IPT Lead - EPS, the Sr. Weld Engineer will drive the development, optimization ... Develop, optimize, and characterize resistance welding process windows using structured DOE ...

Senior Welding Specialist

Kansas City, MO · On-site

$80K - $110K/yr

The Senior Welding Specialist works directly with mechanical, piping and other discipline engineers in the review of special process documents. * Approve and ensure accurate project budget estimates ...

Senior Welding Inspector

Metairie, LA · On-site

$25.50 - $34.50/hr

Description: Job Summary The Senior Welding Inspector is a more experienced welding inspector ... Ability to pass Eustis Engineering's required background check as well as our drug/alcohol ...

Senior Welding Specialist

Kansas City, MO

$80K - $110K/yr

The Senior Welding Specialist works directly with mechanical, piping and other discipline engineers in the review of special process documents. * Approve and ensure accurate project budget estimates ...

Senior Welding Specialist

Houston, TX · On-site

$78K - $108K/yr

The Senior Welding Specialist works directly with mechanical, piping and other discipline engineers in the review of special process documents. * Approve and ensure accurate project budget estimates ...

Welding Engineer

Newport News, VA · On-site

$32.50 - $44.75/hr

Level 4 (Senior): * All duties of Welding Engineer Level 3 plus: * Requires little to no supervision. * Effectively communicates and manages projects with Suppliers, Purchasing and Engineering.

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How much do senior welding engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior welding engineer in the United States is $126,557.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $104,500.00 and $143,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a senior welding engineer?

A Senior Welding Engineer is a specialized engineering professional responsible for overseeing welding processes, procedures, and quality control in manufacturing or construction projects. They develop welding specifications, ensure compliance with industry standards, troubleshoot welding-related issues, and provide technical guidance to teams. Additionally, they may work on improving welding techniques, selecting appropriate materials, and ensuring workplace safety. Their expertise is crucial for maintaining structural integrity and optimizing production efficiency.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a senior welding engineer?

As a Senior Welding Engineer, your daily responsibilities often include developing welding procedures, reviewing engineering drawings, and troubleshooting welding-related issues on the shop floor. You may also oversee the work of junior engineers or technicians, conduct weld inspections, and ensure compliance with safety and industry standards. Collaboration with design teams, quality assurance, and production staff is common to address challenges and optimize manufacturing processes. These tasks help ensure projects run smoothly, meet quality requirements, and are completed on schedule.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a senior welding engineer?

To thrive as a Senior Welding Engineer, you need extensive knowledge of welding processes, metallurgy, materials science, and a degree in welding, mechanical, or materials engineering. Familiarity with industry codes (such as ASME, AWS), experience using CAD software, and professional certifications like Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) are valuable assets. Strong leadership, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication skills help you manage teams and coordinate across departments. These competencies are essential for ensuring high-quality welds, maintaining safety standards, and driving project success in complex engineering environments.

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Infographic showing various Senior Welding Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 93% Full Time, 3% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $126,557 per year, or $60.8 per hour.

OSS Senior Welding Engineer

SLB

Houston, TX • On-site

$34.25 - $47/hr

Full-time

Posted 9 days ago


Job description

Review welding procedures in accordance with OneSubsea WS (welding specification), welding design basis, functional design specifications, customer specifications and industry codes and standards. Able to run large 200M + projects with complex technical requirements world wide with our most demanding customers Able to prepare welding specifications, write & qualify welding procedures in accordance with industrial codes / standards, regulatory guidelines and Customer requirements Have in depth of knowledge and the ability to interface with QA, product engineering and manufacturing to solve welding problems and ensure compliance with rigorous industry and customer specific welding requirements Have the ability to establish high level contacts and coordinate with personnel of other agencies, engineering personnel, or clients and exchange ideas, information, or offer technical advice concerning welding matters Assist product engineers with the design of weldments. This includes providing guidance in the areas of joint design, non-destructing testing and selection of appropriate welding specifications Assist product engineers in the disposition of discrepant parts that require weld repair and disposition of nonconformances Participate in design reviews to make sure designs are optimized for welding and that customer requirements are being reflected in bills of material by the assignment of proper WS Understand the project welding engineering document life cycle and able to work in MS Excel, Word and Access Education - BE / BS in Welding Engineering / Metallurgy / Mechanical / Production with at least 15 years of industrial experience in oil & gas / related manufacturing industries as welding engineer or similar positions Extensive experience working on shop floor / field environment is required Extensive experience with large oil companies is required Must have very thorough knowledge of NDE processes (LP, VT, MT, UT, RT, PAUT) and past qualifications preferred Code Experience - Requires in depth knowledge of ASME Section IX, API 6A and NACE MR0175/ISO 15156.

Requires working knowledge of AWS D1.1, ASME B31.8, API 16A, API 16C, and API 16F Must have expertise in welding procedures, procedure qualification & welder qualification; in depth knowledge in SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, FCAW & SAW is required Welding Inspector certification CWSIP / AWS CWI is preferred Must have excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills ALL APPLICANTS FOR U.S. ROLES MUST CAREFULLY READ ALL THE SUPPLEMENTAL U.S. SPECIFIC INFORMATION LISTED BELOW

SLB is committed to a culture where everyone feels like they belong. To learn more about our diversity, equity, and inclusion commitments, please visit our Diversity & Inclusion | SLB (slb.com) page for more information. When certifying your application, you are also certifying on reading and understanding all of the below supplemental information

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