Senior Corrosion Engineer

AtkinsRéalis•Lynnwood, WA

2d•$160,000 - $220,000

About The Position

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Senior Corrosion Engineer to join its team in Lynnwood, Washington. The role provides design and engineering services during construction for stray current, corrosion control, and grounding on a light rail project. It also develops rail stray-current mitigation designs for trackwork and facilities, coordinates cathodic protection design and approvals with utility companies, and conducts baseline studies, test planning, field testing, and inspection. The role includes travel to support project needs and representing AtkinsRéalis at selected industry working groups and events.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program, in civil, electrical, mechanical engineering, 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.
Subject-matter expertise in corrosion control and stray-current mitigation for electrified rail projects.
Verifiable experience leading and owning the design of stray-current and cathodic-protection systems for rail systems.
Experience coordinating work with multiple disciplines and contractors during design, and with multiple contractors during construction.
Experience working on 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, regulations, railway operations, system safety, and related rail-project requirements.
Ability to identify, manage, and resolve highly technical and complicated issues while minimizing detrimental impacts to other groups.
Ability to work with team members, management, construction contractors, vendors, and internal and external customers.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment 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 preferred; alternatively, an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) with a clear path to obtain the PE.

Responsibilities

Provide design and engineering services during construction for stray current, corrosion control, and grounding on a light rail project.
Respond to contractor Requests for Information (RFIs).
Review and approve contractor shop drawings, product data, and test results.
Lead efforts on requests for changes to the design.
Develop rail stray-current mitigation designs for trackwork and facilities, coordinating with track and multidisciplinary teams such as 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 stray-current, corrosion, and grounding industry working groups and events.
Travel to support project demands.

Benefits

Medical insurance, depending on employment status.
Dental insurance, depending on employment status.
Vision insurance, depending on employment status.
Company-paid life insurance, depending on employment status.
Company-paid short- and long-term disability benefits, depending on employment status.
Employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, depending on employment status.
Employee stock purchase plan, depending on employment status.
Paid Time Off, depending on employment status.
Leave-of-absence options, depending on employment status.
Flexible work options, depending on employment status.
Recognition and employee satisfaction programs, depending on employment status.
Employee assistance program, depending on employment status.
Voluntary benefits, depending on employment status.