Engineering Manager with Cathodic Protection

Caliagua, Inc. • Yorba Linda, CA

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About The Position

Corrpro Companies, a corrosion engineering, cathodic protection, and corrosion monitoring business and subsidiary of Azuria Water Solutions Company, is seeking an Engineering Manager for its Cathodic Protection Engineering Team. The role manages the Southern California Region’s technical organization, including resource management, work-product standardization, quality, employee training and development, and technical support for the business and its customers. The position supports business development, operations, research and development, and industry needs.

The Engineering Manager directs and coordinates Corrosion Engineers, provides guidance on engineering principles and cathodic protection practices, and leads hiring, training, employee development, and performance evaluations. The role coordinates staff and subcontractors across projects, plans field efforts, reviews surveys, design data, and proposals, and visits jobsites to provide technical guidance. It also supports customer technical discussions, safety-program compliance, employee relations, and preparation of the annual engineering budget.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or a related degree.
• AMPP CP Certification at CP Technologist level or higher.
• Eight years of cathodic protection engineering experience.
• Experience with complex MS Excel spreadsheets, MS PowerPoint, MS Word, and databases, and ability to learn new applications quickly.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to motivate and empower employees.
• Strong communication skills, initiative, and ability to function independently.
• Experience communicating effectively with customers and fellow employees.

Nice To Haves

• Some supervisory experience making people-management decisions and comfort in a management position.
• Experience with Operations and interacting with the Business Development group.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Southern California Region’s technical organization, including resources, work-product standardization, quality, training, employee development, and technical support.
• Direct and coordinate Corrosion Engineers.
• Guide staff in applying accepted engineering principles, cathodic protection design concepts, material applications, survey techniques, and analytical reporting techniques.
• Hire, train, and develop employees to perform engineering department functions.
• Instruct employees on policies and procedures affecting the work environment.
• Maintain employee relations, resolve issues as needed, and complete annual employee performance evaluations.
• Plan and direct field efforts in coordination with sales and operations.
• Provide information to the Director of Engineering for preparation of the annual engineering budget.
• Implement and monitor compliance with the company safety program for engineering staff.
• Interact with customers on technical issues requiring specialized skills or data interpretation.
• Organize, schedule, and coordinate staff; assign subcontractors to projects to use resources effectively and meet customer commitments.
• Review preliminary surveys, design data, and proposals with engineering staff.
• Discuss project objectives, set expectations, and recommend appropriate methods and procedures.
• Visit jobsites to provide technical guidance and support successful work execution.

Benefits

• Quarterly bonus potential.
• Career growth opportunities.
• Full benefits package, including medical insurance with PPO and HMO options, dental insurance, vision insurance, long- and short-term disability, and life insurance.
• 401(k) matching that vests immediately.
• Tuition assistance and paid CP certifications.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager