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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Structural Steel inspector to join our team!

The Structural Steel Inspector will be responsible for inspecting and monitoring all structural steel fabrication, erection, installation, welding, bolting, and associated activities to ensure compliance with approved drawings, project specifications, applicable codes and standards, Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), and client requirements.

The role will work closely with the Quality team, Structural Engineers, Construction teams, contractors, fabrication facilities, third-party inspectors, and consultants to ensure that structural steel works meet the required quality, safety, dimensional, and technical standards from fabrication through final installation and handover.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Inspect structural steel fabrication and erection activities in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, ITPs, and method statements.
• Review and verify approved shop drawings, fabrication drawings, material specifications, and erection drawings.
• Conduct inspections at fabrication yards and project sites as required.
• Verify structural steel materials against approved material submittals and specifications.
• Review Material Test Certificates (MTCs), Mill Certificates, Certificates of Conformity, and other material documentation.
• Verify steel grades, sizes, thicknesses, dimensions, heat numbers, and material traceability.
• Inspect steel fabrication activities including cutting, drilling, forming, fit-up, assembly, and preparation.
• Inspect welding activities and verify compliance with approved Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and applicable requirements.
• Verify welder qualifications and ensure welding is performed by approved and qualified personnel.
• Monitor pre-welding preparations, joint fit-up, alignment, preheating, welding parameters, and post-weld requirements.
• Coordinate and witness Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) including UT, MT, PT, RT, and visual inspection as applicable.
• Review NDT reports and verify that results meet specified acceptance criteria.
• Inspect bolted connections, including bolt type, grade, size, installation, tightening, and torque/tension requirements.
• Verify installation of high-strength structural bolts and associated connection components.
• Conduct dimensional inspections of fabricated and erected steel structures.
• Verify structural steel alignment, level, plumbness, tolerances, elevations, and connection geometry.
• Inspect surface preparation, blasting, cleaning, and coating application.
• Verify paint/coating systems, DFT requirements, environmental conditions, and coating inspection records.
• Inspect fireproofing / fire protection systems applied to structural steel where applicable.
• Verify anchor bolts, base plates, embedded items, and steel-to-concrete interfaces.
• Monitor erection activities and ensure temporary stability and approved erection procedures are maintained.
• Review lifting and erection activities from a quality and technical inspection perspective.
• Coordinate with Structural Engineers regarding technical issues, deviations, and field modifications.
• Raise and monitor Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), Site Inspection Requests (SIRs), and Quality Observations where required.
• Verify implementation and closure of corrective actions related to structural steel works.
• Prepare inspection reports, checklists, photographs, and quality records.
• Maintain accurate inspection and material traceability documentation.
• Witness and document required hold points, witness points, and inspection activities in accordance with approved ITPs.
• Review contractor quality documentation and ensure required records are complete and traceable.
• Participate in fabrication inspections, pre-shipment inspections, site inspections, and final acceptance inspections.
• Verify structural steel works against applicable AISC, AWS, ASTM, ASME, BS, EN, ISO, and project-specific requirements, as applicable.
• Support quality audits and provide objective evidence of inspection and compliance.
• Monitor punch-list items and verify satisfactory completion before final acceptance.
• Support preparation of as-built records, inspection dossiers, welding documentation, NDT records, coating reports, and final handover documentation.
• Coordinate with commissioning and handover teams where structural steel works interface with mechanical, electrical, architectural, or specialist systems.
• Identify potential quality issues at an early stage and provide recommendations to prevent rework.
• Promote quality awareness and compliance among contractors and fabrication teams.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in structural steel inspection, fabrication, erection, or construction quality control.
• Proven experience on major airport, infrastructure, industrial, commercial, or large-scale construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of structural steel fabrication, welding, bolting, erection, coating, and inspection requirements.
• Experience working with structural steel fabricators, contractors, consultants, and third-party inspection agencies.
• Good understanding of drawings, specifications, ITPs, welding documentation, and inspection procedures.

• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) is highly preferred.
• CSWIP Welding Inspector certification is an advantage.
• NDT qualifications such as UT, MT, PT, or RT are advantageous.
• NACE / AMPP Coating Inspector certification is an advantage.
• ISO 9001 Internal Auditor / Quality certification is preferred.
• Relevant professional engineering certification is an advantage.

• Structural Steel Inspection
• Steel Fabrication & Erection
• Shop Drawing & Fabrication Drawing Review
• Material Inspection & Traceability
• Material Test Certificates
• Welding Inspection
• WPS / PQR Review
• Welder Qualification Verification
• Welding Fit-Up Inspection
• Visual Testing (VT)
• Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)
• UT / MT / PT / RT
• Bolted Connection Inspection
• High-Strength Bolt Installation
• Torque / Tension Verification
• Dimensional & Alignment Inspection
• Steel Erection Inspection
• Anchor Bolt & Base Plate Inspection
• Surface Preparation & Coating Inspection
• DFT Measurement
• Fireproofing Inspection
• NCR & Corrective Action Management
• ITP / Hold Point / Witness Point Inspection
• Quality Documentation
• Inspection Reports & Records
• AISC / AWS / ASTM / BS / EN / ISO Standards
• AutoCAD / Drawing Interpretation
• MS Office

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Strong attention to detail and quality focus.
• Excellent inspection and observation skills.
• Strong understanding of structural steel quality requirements.
• Good analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to identify non-conforming work and ensure appropriate corrective action.
• Ability to work effectively with contractors, fabricators, consultants, and project teams.
• Strong documentation and reporting skills.
• Proactive approach to quality assurance and prevention of rework.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet project inspection requirements.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and technical compliance.
• Professional and objective approach when dealing with inspection and acceptance issues.

Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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