Southern States, LLC

High-voltage switching and protection for utilities

Weld Quality Engineer

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Full-timeHampton, GA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Welding Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and hands-on welding or inspection experience.
At least 2 years of experience in welding inspection or weld quality engineering in a fabrication or construction environment.
Strong working knowledge of AWS D1.1 and AWS D1.2.
Familiarity with GMAW, FCAW, SMAW, GTAW, and SAW welding processes.
Understanding of weld symbols, blueprints, and fabrication drawings.
Knowledge of steel and aluminum metallurgy and weld discontinuities.

Responsibilities

Inspect welded joints in accordance with AWS D1.1 and AWS D1.2 requirements.
Perform visual weld inspections before, during, and after welding.
Verify weld size, profile, contour, discontinuities, and acceptance criteria according to applicable codes.
Review and approve weld symbols, drawings, and fabrication details for code compliance.
Confirm base materials, filler metals, joint preparation, preheat, interpass temperature, and post-weld requirements.
Review, qualify, and maintain Welding Procedure Specifications, Procedure Qualification Records, and Welder Performance Qualifications.
Witness and document welder qualification testing.
Ensure welding processes conform to qualified procedures and essential variables.
Develop and maintain inspection reports, nonconformance reports, and corrective action documentation.
Interface with third-party inspectors, customers, and regulatory bodies as required.
Support internal and external audits related to welding and quality systems.
Maintain traceability of materials and consumables.
Coordinate or review non-destructive testing activities, including UT, RT, MT, and PT, as required by project specifications.
Interpret non-destructive testing reports and ensure corrective actions are implemented when necessary.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with Quality Management Systems and ISO 9001 is preferred.
AWS Certified Welding Inspector certification is preferred, or the ability to obtain it within a defined timeframe.
Strong working knowledge of AWS D1.1 and AWS D1.2.
Familiarity with GMAW, FCAW, SMAW, GTAW, and SAW welding processes.
Understanding of weld symbols, blueprints, and fabrication drawings.
Knowledge of steel and aluminum metallurgy and weld discontinuities.

Job Summary:

The Weld Quality Engineer ensures all welded fabrication and construction activities meet applicable codes, standards, and customer requirements, with a primary focus on AWS D1.1 – Structural Welding Code (Steel) and AWS D1.2 – Structural Welding Code (Aluminum), as well as other customer-specified standards. This role blends hands-on weld inspection with engineering support, quality assurance, and continuous improvement to drive product integrity and process excellence.

Essential Responsibilities: Other duties may be assigned.

Weld Inspection & Compliance

Inspect welded joints in accordance with AWS D1.1 and AWS D1.2 requirements.
Perform visual weld inspections (VT) before, during, and after welding.
Verify weld size, profile, contour, discontinuities, and acceptance criteria per applicable code.
Review and approve weld symbols, drawings, and fabrication details for code compliance.
Confirm base materials, filler metals, joint preparation, preheat, interpass temperature, and post-weld requirements.

Welding Procedure & Qualification Oversight

Review, qualify, and maintain Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), and Welder Performance Qualifications (WPQ).
Witness and document welder qualification testing.
Ensure welding processes conform to qualified procedures and essential variables.

Quality Assurance & Documentation

Develop and maintain inspection reports, nonconformance reports (NCRs), and corrective action documentation.
Interface with third-party inspectors, customers, and regulatory bodies as required.
Support internal and external audits related to welding and quality systems.
Maintain traceability of materials and consumables.
Experience with Quality Management Systems and ISO:9001 is preferred.

Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Coordination

Coordinate or review NDT activities (UT, RT, MT, PT) as required by project specifications.
Interpret NDT reports and ensure corrective actions are implemented when necessary.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Welding Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and hands-on welding/inspection experience.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in welding inspection or weld quality engineering in a fabrication or construction environment.
Strong working knowledge of AWS D1.1 and AWS D1.2. AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) preferred (or ability to obtain within a defined timeframe).
Familiarity with welding processes including GMAW, FCAW, SMAW, GTAW, and SAW. Understanding of weld symbols, blueprints, and fabrication drawings. Knowledge of steel and aluminum metallurgy and weld discontinuities.

Preferred Qualifications:

Strong working knowledge of AWS D1.1 and AWS D1.2.
AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) preferred (or ability to obtain within a defined timeframe).
Familiarity with welding processes including GMAW, FCAW, SMAW, GTAW, and SAW.
Understanding of weld symbols, blueprints, and fabrication drawings.
Knowledge of steel and aluminum metallurgy and weld discontinuities.

Thank you for your interest in Southern States LLC. At this time, we are only considering candidates who are authorized to work in the United States and who will not require sponsorship now or in the future. We appreciate your understanding and wish you success in your job search.

About the Company

Southern States, LLC

High-voltage switching and protection for utilities

Southern States, LLC provides essential high voltage switching products and related services to electric utilities across the U.S. and Canada. Its products are designed to transfer bulk power, switch loads to balance the grid, and protect equipment from damaging overcurrents, all engineered to high technical standards and manufactured from quality materials by skilled craftsmen. The company differentiates itself through a century-long history, a strong focus on precision engineering and craftsmanship, and a dedicated commitment to serving the utility sector. Its goal is to keep the electric power infrastructure reliable and safe by supplying durable equipment and dependable support to utilities.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Hampton, VA
Founded: 1916

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