Job Description

KPFF Consulting Engineers provides engineering services to private and public clients worldwide and is seeking a motivated person to provide special inspection services. Our special inspectors are also involved with structural investigations and material testing as all of these services are complementary to KPFF's core structural engineering services and involve the use of a variety of technical equipment. You will work with a team of other structural investigators and structural engineers to provide special inspection and structural investigative services on KPFF projects.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess sufficient education and/or experience to provide steel construction inspections and immediately support as many of the job responsibilities listed as possible.

• Ability to read and understand construction plans and specifications.
• Ability to understand and comply with safety standards and building codes.
• Must possess a valid Oregon Driver’s License and have an acceptable driving record.
• Must be able to pass a federal background check.
• High school diploma or GED plus a minimum of two (2) current special inspection qualifications (ICC or WABO) and two (2) years of special inspection or AWS certified weld inspection certification.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Job Conditions & Physical Requirements:

• Frequently outdoors and conducts construction site visits in all weather conditions.
• Work schedules are variable and may be project dependent.
• Some work may be above ground, using elevated platforms, or in confined spaces.
• Frequent lifting, walking on rough terrain, stooping, and bending is required.
• Must be able to lift 30 pounds.
• Work may involve occasional travel.

Special Inspection Responsibilities:

• Provide special inspections of structural steel construction.
• Provide NDT of welds including magnetic particle, penetrant, and ultrasonic test methods.
• Provide ASTM tests related to each field of special inspection.
• AWS certified weld inspection.

Additional Information

To be considered, please submit your application online and include a cover letter and resume. Please note we offer competitive compensation, paid holiday, paid sick leave and other benefits.

KPFF is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

KPFF Consulting Engineers is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law