Corrosion Process Engineer

HRSD; Virginia; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

HRSD is seeking a Corrosion Process Engineer to serve as a technical resource for asset management, coordinating with operations, design, and condition assessment staff to mitigate corrosion across infrastructure. You will help design upgrades, lead corrosion programs, and provide input for capital projects.

The role requires a BS in engineering (ABET) with MS equivalency, 5+ years in pipelines/water treatment, and licensure goals within six years.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from ABET-accredited institution.
• MS degree or PhD candidate designation; MS equivalency equals four years of directly related professional experience.
• PE license within six years of hire (or ability to obtain)
• Cathodic Protection/Coating Inspection certification within four years of hire
• Driver’s License

Responsibilities

• Participate in capital upgrade planning and design
• Support HRSD and external collaborative research efforts
• Support condition assessment efforts for corrosion challenges
• Provide technical training for operations staff
• Lead long-term corrosion mitigation programs and projects
• Review plans and specifications for projects and upgrades
• Develop and manage projects to enhance corrosion mitigation
• Provide leadership for infrastructure corrosion efforts
• Monitor cathodic protection and coating systems for protection
• Develop pipeline and coating specifications based on failure trends and life cycle costs
• Mentor interns conducting corrosion research

Skills

Corrosion process knowledge

Project management

Data analysis

Technical writing

Mentoring interns

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (ABET-accredited)

MS in Civil/Environmental Engineering (MS equivalency 4 years experience)

Job description

Corrosion Process Engineer (CPE)is responsible for serving as a technical resource for the Director of Asset Management on all infrastructure corrosion related matters. The CPE consults with operations work centers, design and construction, and condition assessment staff to manage HRSD infrastructure corrosion mitigation efforts. The CPE is also responsible for conducting engineering design and analysis and for providing engineering input to upgrade and improvement projects implemented at HRSD.

Education

Required

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or related field from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited institution with major course in civil/environmental engineering, materials engineering, corrosion engineering or closely related field.
• Master of Science (M.S.) Degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering or closely related field, Ph.D. Candidate designation
• MS degree equivalency equals four years of directly related professional experience. The stated experience is in addition to any experience used to meet the education equivalency.

Experience

Required

• Minimum of 5 years of experience focused on the design, operation, or maintenance of pipelines and/or water/wastewater conveyance and treatment infrastructure, to include project management and environmental regulatory enforcement
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in engineering economics, project delivery, technical writing, data analysis, and construction/repair inspection

Licenses and Certifications Requirements

Required

• Ability to obtain a Professional Engineer license within six years of hire
• Ability to obtain an approved Cathodic Protection and/or Coating Inspection certification from the Association for Materials Protection and Performance within four years of hire
• Driver’s License

Position Duties and Responsibilities

• Participate in capital upgrade planning and design
• Support and participate in both HRSD and external collaborative research efforts
• Support and participate in condition assessment efforts to determine corrosion related challenges
• Provide technical training for operations staff
• Provide long-term vision, capital planning, and implementation of innovative programs to continually improve infrastructure performance
• Review plans and specifications for projects and upgrades
• Develop, implement, and manage projects to enhance corrosion mitigation of HRSD infrastructure
• Provide leadership and oversight of all infrastructure corrosion related efforts
• Monitor all cathodic protection and coating systems to ensure adequate protection of HRSD infrastructure
• Develop and update pipeline and coatings specifications based on failure trends, available technologies, and life cycle costs
• Mentors graduate and undergraduate interns conducting corrosion research at HRSD

Skills and Qualification Requirements

• Demonstrate mature technical knowledge of the corrosion process on various material structures and pipelines to include corrosion mitigation methods
• Ability to plan, organize, and manage research projects
• Must support a diverse and inclusive work environment where differences are respected and embraced
• Must be currently authorized to work for any U.S. employer

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Must have the physical dexterity to accomplish the duties defined herein
• Must be able to lift 20 – 50 lbs.
• Walking, standing, bending, climbing steps/ladders, entering confined spaces is required.
• Work environment exposes, and requires incumbent to handle, with protection, hazardous materials, work in environments that may be routinely hot, cold, misty and/or unventilated, and work outside in inclement weather.
• Must be able to obtain a TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential).

External Position Contacts

• Localities, utilities, and industry partners