Welding inspector Jobs in Austin, TX

Job Description

Hill International is seeking a Certified Welding Inspector in Austin, Texas

Hill International is seeking an experienced Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) Steel across multiple disciplines to support ongoing infrastructure improvements at ABIA. These roles are critical to ensuring quality, safety, and compliance with contract documents and applicable codes. Inspectors will be responsible for field verification, documentation, and coordination with contractors and stakeholders throughout the construction lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field inspections to verify conformance with approved contract documents and applicable codes
• Review contractor work for compliance with specifications, manufacturer instructions, and regulatory standards
• Coordinate daily activities with third-party inspectors and project stakeholders, including ABIA Operations, Environmental teams, City inspectors, and AUS personnel
• Document deficiencies and communicate findings to the Contractor, Construction Manager and CDS inspectors in a timely manner
• Support Construction Managers in verifying installed quantities for Pay Applications
• Maintain accurate daily inspection reports detailing work reviewed and observations made
• Participate in change management processes and assist in schedule evaluations
• Navigate and utilize project documentation including design drawings, specifications, Design Standards Manual, and contract terms
• Occasional night-time work may be required based on project demands
• Structural Steel: Bolting, welding, high strength bolted connections, member alignment, coatings
• Reinforced Concrete: Placement, consolidation, curing, rebar size/spacing/cover, formwork, PT operations
• Prestressed/Post-Tensioned Concrete: Tendon installation, stressing, grouting, elongation verification
• Masonry: Reinforcement, grout, construction methods, lintels/bearing
• Foundations & Deep Foundations: Drilled shafts, piles, anchors; bearing capacity verification and integrity tests
• Coordinate and witness material testing (e.g., cylinders, weld tests, UT/MT/PT/NDT)

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the construction industry
• Demonstrated aviation-related construction experience, including work on taxiways, runways, terminals, and underground utilities
• Ability to pass a TSA criminal history background check
• In-depth knowledge of environmental codes and regulatory requirements
• Familiarity with discipline-specific codes and standards (e.g., NEC, IMC, IPC, SMACNA, IBC, IEEE)
• Ability to interpret and coordinate with third-party inspection reports
• Strong understanding of contract documents, technical specifications, and design standards
• Valid Driver's License
• Must be willing to relocate to Austin, TX
• Technical Proficiency: Bluebeam, Microsoft Office Suite, Procore, SharePoint and Primavera P6

Depending upon your employment status, Hill's comprehensive benefits may include, Medical, Dental, Vision, Employer Paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurances, Business Travel Accident Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Commuter Benefits, Legal Assistance, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Auto & Home Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Voluntary Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance. Paid Time Off (PTO), Holidays, 401(K) Retirement Savings Plan, Employee Referral Program, Professional Certification Incentive Program, Hill University Learning and Development, Tuition Reimbursement, EAP, Years of Service Awards Program.

About Us

Hill International, with more than 4,300+ professionals in over 100 offices worldwide, provides program management, project management, construction management, project management oversight, advisory, facilities management, and other consulting services to clients in a variety of market sectors. Engineering News-Record magazine recently ranked Hill as one of the largest program management firms in the world. For more information on Hill, please visit our website at www.hillintl.com.

Hill is exclusively a program, project, and construction management provider, meaning we have one focus as a company: protecting client interests. Free of any potential conflicts, our entire business is geared towards helping clients achieve their desired outcomes. We are dedicated to exceeding expectations throughout the entire construction project lifecycle and adapt to the needs of each assignment to develop tailored approaches and solutions to meet those needs.

Hill is a GISI Consulting Group company, part of the Global Infrastructure Solutions, Inc. (GISI) family of companies. Learn more about GISI Consulting Group at www.gisiconsulting.com.

Hill International is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veteran/Disabled

Note: This job description is intended to provide an indication of the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions to be carried out as part of fulfilling the role mentioned in the job title. Various other duties as required.

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