The Mid-Level Welding Engineer is responsible for developing, qualifying, and implementing welding procedures for TIG, MIG, and Stick (SMAW) processes across a variety of marine-grade materials and structures. The role includes supporting fabrication teams with technical guidance, ensuring compliance with marine classification standards, troubleshooting welding issues, and contributing to welder qualification and inspection programs in shipbuilding, offshore, or heavy marine fabrication environments.
Develop, qualify, and maintain Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and Procedure Qualification Records (PQR) for structural and piping welds involving carbon steel, stainless steel, Cu-Ni, duplex, and aluminum alloys.
Lead Welder Performance Qualifications (WPQT) and maintain up-to-date welder certification and continuity records.
Support fabrication by interpreting drawings, weld symbols, and material specifications; ensure joints and fit-up meet WPS requirements.
Conduct field verification of heat input, preheat/post-weld heat treatment (PWHT), interpass temperatures, and consumable control.
Provide technical direction on welding sequences, distortion control, defect prevention, and welding rework procedures.
Coordinate with QA/QC to review NDT results (VT, RT, UT, MT) and support resolution of weld-related non-conformances (NCRs).
Ensure full compliance with international codes and marine standards, including AWS D1.1/D1.2, ASME Section IX, API 1104, ISO 15614, and classification society requirements (ABS, DNV, LR, BV, NAVSEA).
Interface with procurement to review filler metal selections, supplier certifications, and MTCs.
Prepare welding documentation packages and support inspection readiness for client and class society reviews.
Mentor junior welding engineers and assist in training sessions for welders on new materials, techniques, and safety practices.
Bachelor’s degree in Welding Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or related discipline.
4–7 years of experience in welding engineering in a shipbuilding, offshore, or marine fabrication environment.
Solid technical understanding of TIG, MIG, and SMAW processes and their application to marine materials.
Proficient in interpreting WPS/PQR/WPQ documentation and weld inspection reports.
Familiarity with welding metallurgy, distortion management, and weld defect mechanisms.
Strong communication and coordination skills with multidisciplinary teams (design, QC, production, clients).
Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) or equivalent qualification (e.g., CSWIP 3.1, IWE/IWT).
Experience with exotic materials (e.g., Inconel, duplex stainless) and specialized marine welding applications (e.g., underwater welds, aluminum hulls).
Exposure to automated or robotic welding processes (SAW, orbital GTAW).
Familiarity with welding software or digital QA systems (e.g., WeldTrace, Smart Welding Manager).
Field-intensive role in shipyards, module yards, or fabrication bays with regular shop-floor engagement.
May involve work in confined spaces, elevated platforms, and offshore modules.
PPE required; shift work or extended hours during production peaks and inspections may be necessary.