Certified Welding Engineers
Certified Welding Engineers
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I have posted a question about this earlier, but with regards to being a Certified welder. Considering the tough economy, my question is: how marketable is a CWE? This is a goal for me because welding is present in almost every project I have worked on.





RE: Certified Welding Engineers
Very few people have heard of the certification, never mind acknowledge it as being credible. It'd be nice to dazzle some clients, but the guys hiring would rather see a PE or extensive metallurgy background.
RE: Certified Welding Engineers
Chris
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A Certified Welder, obviously, is one who would do welding. A Certified Welding Inspector has to meet some specific requirements and testing in order to inspect welds under AWS, API, and ASME Codes.
Meaningful and credible certifications are good to have. For example, to find a structural engineer who is also a CWI is very unusual, but you can bet he won't be buffaloed by the fab shop or the erector when it comes to welding. Unlike many structural engineers, he will know the differences and limitations of welding processes, be able to tell a good weld from a bad weld, and gain a little credibility in the field.
RE: Certified Welding Engineers
"In this house, we obey the laws of thermodynamics." Homer Simpson
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BTW, I was recently laid-off and because being CWEng, I had many interviews. I accepted a job earning more money and better benefits within three weeks.
Vita sine litteris mors est.
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What are some the things that you work on?
Good luck on the job hunt.
Chris
"In this house, we obey the laws of thermodynamics." Homer Simpson
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