Corrosion Engineer

Valdes Architecture & Engineering; Kokomo (IN); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Valdes Architecture & Engineering is seeking a Cathodic Protection Engineer to lead hands-on field testing and design verifications. You will review project design, create sketches for CP components, and coordinate with internal teams across Major Projects and other departments.

The role requires a CP2 certification or equivalent, a 2-year engineering/technical degree, and 3–5 years of CP field testing experience. Domestic travel to customer sites will be involved.

Qualifications

• CP2 Certification required or equivalent.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience coordinating multiple tasks and projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform project design review and verify design inclusion.
• Create sketches and drawings for rectifiers, anodes, test stations, and other features.
• Coordinate with Major Projects Group and internal Department projects.
• Attend project meetings for updates and input.
• Site visits for pre-construction, construction, and final walkdowns.
• Perform design verification tests (soil potential, resistivity, CP facilities, CI surveys).
• Support commissioning contractor questions and troubleshoot issues.
• Analyze commissioning data for abnormalities and follow up.

Skills

CP2 Certification

Excellent communication

Project coordination

Overnight travel

Education

Two-year Engineering/Technical degree

Tools

NDE techniques (UT, RT, PT, AUT, PAUT, RTR)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Project Design Review, including specifying requirements & verification of inclusion in design
• Create sketches & drawings for rectifiers, anodes, test stations, & other features for new & existing facilities
• Assist with coordination with Major Projects Group as well as internal Department projects
• Attend project meetings for updates, to provide input, & be available for questions that arise
• Site visits & verification, including during pre-construction/design, during construction, & final walkdown
• Perform testing as need for design & verification purposed, including soil potential, soil resistivity, current cathodic protection facilities, close interval surveys, etc.
• Coordinate with cathodic protection commissioning contractor to answer questions & assist with troubleshooting efforts
• Analyze data from commissioning contractor for abnormalities & follow up as needed
• Maintain provided field test equipment, ensuring good operating condition and rendering minor repairs
• Assist with pipeline commissioning efforts as approved by leader, including moisture & odorant monitoring.
• Read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, perform arithmetic calculations, apply basic math concepts, solve practical problems, and deal with a variety of variables in situations where limited standardization exists, and interpret various instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form 12
• Pre-review all deliverables to ensure corrosion processes and principles are applied to Client standards and best practices

Qualifications

• NACE/AMPP Cathodic Protection Level 2 (CP2) Certification
• 2-year Engineering or Technical degree (4+ years preferred)
• Minimum 3-5 years of cathodic protection field testing & design experience
• Possess a good understanding of Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI) and NDE techniques and applications (UT, RT, PT, AUT, PAUT, RTR)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience reviewing and interpreting job/project packages (P&IDs, equipment drawings, engineering drawings, etc.)
• Experience managing projects & balancing multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to drive, stand, walk, climb, stoop, bend, kneel, push, pull, reach, twist, type on a computer, and lift up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to travel overnight to customer sites during the week, as well as for a few days at a time when needed; travel by automobile
• Must possess exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills
• Must be able to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future

$45 - $55 an hour

Salaries for all positions are based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to relevant experience, total years of experience in the industry, education, skills, and qualifications. Compensation may vary depending on the candidate's individual background and expertise.Salaries are subject to fluctuation outside of the given range. The indicated range is not a commitment and meant as a guideline. All compensation, exempt or non-exempt status, and benefits will be discussed during the interview process.