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NDE Level II Metals/Steel Inspector

ECS Mid-Atlantic, LLC
paid time off
United States, Virginia, Richmond
2119 North Hamilton Street (Show on map)
Mar 26, 2025
What You'll Do

ECS Limited is offering a unique opportunity for a talented Specialty Technician II to join our Richmond team and advance in a dynamic work environment with our Construction Services Group. You'll work on a variety of projects of moderate to high complexity performing steel field observations and inspections, including destructive and non-destructive testing (NDT).

Responsibilities

  • Field Activities: Perform observations, testing, inspections, and sampling of steel elements; Execute tasks based on project requirements under the guidanceof staff professionals and project managers; Inspections may also be conducted in fabrication facilities or on mechanical piping systems and pressure vessels.
  • Testing Procedures: Conduct routine observations of structural steel and reinforcing steel, including welded or bolted connections using various methodologies and testing equipment following industry standards for documentation and compliance.
  • Data Collection: Perform calculations and data reduction based on sampling, test results, and inspections; Engage in drafting and other administrative duties as required; Maintain organization of field equipment and notify supervisor of broken or missing equipment as applicable.
  • Communication: Maintain daily communication with site contractors, fellow technicians, and project managers, keeping the team informed of changing site conditions and requested additional testing; Inform project team of test results and provide technical advice to provide resolution of issues.
  • Training and Development: Receive training in ECS methodology for project observations, inspections and testing; Document findings with precision in accordance with accepted engineering practices; Mentor other technicians as they grow in their careers and on large projects.

Career Development

As your experience grows, ECS will:

  • Support you in enhancing your professional skills to advance and grow with us.
  • Encourage participation and advancement in internal and external training programs and certification opportunities.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

  • 3+ years of related experience.
  • High School diploma or GED.
  • Must have current ASNT CP 9712 Certification or ECS PQC NDE Certification to Level II in a minimum of 2 methods.
  • Position requires carrying 40 - 70 lbs multiple times a day or occasionally lifting 85 lbs to waist height.
  • Must have valid driver's license and insurance.
  • Must provide suitable transportation for use on job sites - Mileage will be reimbursed.
  • Strong communication skills (speaking, reading, and writing).
  • Sound working knowledge of destructive and non-destructive testing principles, applications, and testing standards.
  • Excellent understanding of heavy construction safety, practices, and procedures.
  • Ability to perform work at heights.
  • Ability to work effectively with clients, peers, and supervisors.
  • Proficiency with electronic devices such as phones, tablets, and laptops.
  • Strong ability to read and interpret engineering and construction plans.
  • Basic knowledge of MS Office.
  • If your focus is NDE testing, you should have the ability to calibrate NDE equipment.

Who We Are

ECS Group of Companies (ECS) was founded in 1988 with the goal to raise the standards of professional engineering consulting. Today, we are a leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental and facilities consulting services. We are employee-owned with more than 2,800 employees in 100+ offices and testing facilities coast to coast. ECS is currently ranked #64 in Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms (April 2024), #144 in Engineering News-Record's Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2024) and #28 in Zweig Group's Hot Firm List (June 2024). For additional information about ECS click here.

We love our employees and we show this through providing some great benefits, including paid time off, health and other insurance plans, retirement and college savings plans, and more. Click here to learn more about the great benefits at ECS.

ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This means that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

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