Senior Corrosion Engineer

AtkinsRéalis•Lynnwood, WA

21h•$160,000 - $220,000

About The Position

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Senior Corrosion Engineer to provide design and engineering services during construction for stray current, corrosion control, and grounding on a light rail project in Lynnwood, Washington. The role includes responding to contractor Requests for Information, reviewing and approving shop drawings, product data, and test results, and leading design-change requests. The engineer will develop stray current mitigation designs for trackwork and facilities and coordinate with track, civil, utilities, structures, and other disciplines. The position also involves coordinating cathodic protection designs and approvals with utility companies, developing pre- and post-construction stray current baseline studies and test plans, conducting field testing and inspection, and representing AtkinsRéalis at industry working groups and events. Travel to support project needs is required. The role calls for a subject matter expert in corrosion control and stray current mitigation for electrified rail projects, with verifiable experience leading rail stray current and cathodic protection system design. The engineer will work with multidisciplinary teams, contractors, vendors, and customers through design, construction, testing, and commissioning, and may work on systems in active revenue service. This is a regular employee position. The expected compensation range is $160,000–$220,000 annually, depending on skills and experience.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program in civil, electrical, mechanical, or a related field.
15 years of experience in the rail and transit industry, including at least 10 years of corrosion control engineering experience.
NACE CP4 Certification – Cathodic Protection Specialist 4.
Verifiable experience leading and owning the design of stray current and cathodic protection systems for rail systems.
Experience coordinating with multiple disciplines and contractors during design, and with multiple contractors during construction.
Experience with both AC and DC electrified transit systems.
Verifiable experience inspecting and testing stray current and cathodic protection systems, including testing and commissioning.
Field experience on electrified rail systems during construction and commissioning, or during active revenue service.
Knowledge of rail transit industry standards, practices, and regulations; railway operations; system safety; and associated rail-project requirements.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team with minimal supervision.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to prepare clear, concise correspondence and reports.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) license, or EIT with a clear path to obtain a PE license.

Responsibilities

Provide design and engineering services during construction for stray current, corrosion control, and grounding on a light rail project.
Respond to contractors’ Requests for Information.
Review and approve contractor shop drawings, product data, and test results.
Lead requests for changes to the design.
Develop stray current mitigation designs for trackwork and facilities.
Coordinate design work with track and multidisciplinary teams, including civil, utilities, and structures.
Coordinate cathodic protection design with utility companies and obtain their approvals.
Develop pre- and post-construction stray current baseline studies for rail projects.
Develop corrosion control test program plans and procedures.
Perform stray current and corrosion control field testing and inspection.
Represent AtkinsRéalis at selected NACE, IEEE, and similar industry working groups and events.
Travel to support project demands.
Identify, manage, and resolve highly technical and complicated issues while minimizing detrimental effects on other groups.
Coordinate and collaborate with team members, management, contractors, vendors, and internal and external customers.