Senior Cathodic Protection Engineer

Acuren Inspection, Inc.•Manteca, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior CP Engineer will lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of cathodic protection (CP) systems for critical infrastructure. This role is key in ensuring asset integrity, regulatory compliance, and the long-term performance of corrosion mitigation strategies. The position requires advanced technical knowledge, leadership capabilities, and field experience in both impressed current and galvanic systems.

Requirements

Advanced Microsoft Excel/Visual Basic Application skills to support cathodic protection engineering data analysis and database management
Strong understanding of corrosion mechanisms, coatings, and mitigation methods
Excellent technical writing and communication skills
Proficient in CP modeling software and data acquisition systems
Ability to travel to field locations as needed
Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field
AMPP/NACE CP4 – Cathodic Protection Specialist is required, or the ability to pass the CP4 certification exam if not already obtained
5+ years of experience in Cathodic Protection design and management
Minimum 3 years of experience utilizing the HawkEye system to support research and development
Valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

Apply knowledge of engineering principles and corrosion theory to execute projects or complete various aspects of projects
Execution and supervision of field activities
Proposal and quotation preparation, reporting, invoicing, scheduling, maintaining communication with project team and client, cost tracking, writing and maintain procedures, and contributing to team initiatives
Provide engineering support to design and install or inspect and repair cathodic protection systems for clients
Communicate with engineering firms and client companies to obtain requisite technical information to complete detailed design packages, inspection programs and coordinate installation and inspection activities
Recommend and contribute to the continual improvement quality process and assisting with updating internal procedures
Monitor and control project schedules, costs, quality, safety, efficiency, scope, and other project management components
Data review and analysis
Perform over-the-line depth of cover, close interval CP and coating surveys and associated data evaluation
Calibrate test instruments, writing detailed reports, providing issue resolution
Responsible for producing an “output model” for the HawkEye process to be built to data review and reporting specifications
Identify and remediate AC and/or DC interference and foreign influence issues
Diagnose and troubleshoot CP and alternating current (AC) mitigation system deficiencies, independently conducting and supervising various types of assessments and applying knowledge of engineering principles and corrosion theory to execute projects
Utilize HawkEye to conduct field tests and surveys for pipeline operations (e.g., structure potential, close interval potential, AC or direct current voltage gradient, AC current attenuation, line locating, soil resistivity, coating condition and integrity)
Maintain and update the issue log and assists the HawkEye development team with issue resolution
Other work duties as assigned.