Engineer II - Gas Utilities

Cordoba Corporation; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 55,104 - 68,880; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Multiple medical and dental insurance plans

Vision insurance

401k with employer match

Generous vacation and sick leave

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Cordoba Corporation, based in California, is looking for an Engineer II to join the Energy-Gas sector. The role focuses on Gas Utility Pipeline Integrity projects, utilizing foundational engineering principles and technical expertise. Candidates should have at least 4 years of experience in Gas Utility In-line Inspection, strong technical documentation skills, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

The position promotes growth within a dynamic utility environment, offers a hybrid work schedule of 3-4 days in the Los Angeles office, and includes competitive hourly pay of $40.00 - $50.00.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of Gas Utility In-line Inspection (ILI) engineering experience required.
• Proficiency in AMPP, CP1, CPs, CP3 and API 579.
• EIT (Engineer in Training) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate inspection results and support improvement of procedures.
• Interpret pipeline integrity criteria and translate them into measurable limits.
• Perform baseline analyses and recommend integrity plans adjustments.
• Develop field work instructions and validate with personnel.
• Create dashboards to monitor inspection progress and data consistency.
• Support root cause evaluations and document findings.
• Prepare communications related to pipeline access and safety.
• Review vendor scopes and track performance deviations.

Skills

Gas Utility In-line Inspection (ILI)

Integrity Assessments

Technical Documentation

Cross-Functional Team Collaboration

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Chemical, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

AMPP

API 579

Job description

Overview

Cordoba Corporation is a leading engineering and program management firm based in California. We are seeking an Engineer II to join our Energy-Gas sector. The Engineer II will support the execution of Gas Utility Pipeline Integrity projects by applying foundational engineering principles and technical expertise. This role requires In-line Inspection (ILI) and Direct Assessment (DA) engineering experience and involves coordinating with cross-functional teams, technical documentation skills, including the ability to clearly present analyses, findings, recommendations, and ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements. The Engineer II will analyze routine inspection, monitoring, integrity data to identify trends, emerging risks, and performance gaps. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, collaborative, and eager to grow within a dynamic utility environment.

Responsibilities

• Apply foundational pipeline integrity knowledge to evaluate inspection results (ILI and Direct Assessment), support continuous improvement of procedures, and enhance data quality and documentation practices.
• Interpret pipeline integrity criteria and translate regulatory and company standards into measurable acceptance limits for coating condition, corrosion growth, and leak risk.
• Perform baseline analyses of inspection coverage, anomaly recurrence, repair completion rates, and integrity performance metrics; recommend minor adjustments to integrity plans and work execution strategies.
• Develop and maintain method statements and field work instructions for routine integrity inspections; validate effectiveness with field personnel and refine based on operational feedback.
• Create and maintain basic dashboards and tracking tools to monitor backlog, inspection progress, repair status, and defect trends while ensuring accuracy and consistency of integrity data.
• Support root cause evaluations for recurring anomalies or integrity issues; document findings and recommend short-term mitigation measures and monitoring requirements.
• Coordinate with maintenance planning and materials management teams to ensure alignment of repair schedules, resource availability, and material readiness for integrity work.
• Prepare customer, stakeholder, and landowner communications related to pipeline access, inspection activities, and safety considerations.
• Assist in the review of vendor scopes of work, inspection deliverables, and contractor performance; track and document deviations from technical and contractual requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Chemical, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering required
• 4+ years of Gas Utility In-line Inspection (ILI) engineering experience required
• Experience with Integrity Assessments, Direct Assessments, Pressure Testing and ILI required
• Proficiency in AMPP, CP1, CPs, CP3 and API 579
• EIT (Engineer in Training) certification preferred
• Ability to analyze routine inspection, monitoring, and integrity data to identify trends, emerging risks, and performance gaps
• Strong technical documentation skills, including the ability to clearly present analyses, findings, and recommendations
• Experience working on multiple discipline projects with cross-functional teams
• Proficiency using the Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent relationship building, communication and interpersonal skills

Pay Range: $40.00 - $50.00 per hour

Work Location: Hybrid 3-4 days per week in the Los Angeles, CA office

Visa Sponsorship: Legal authorization to work in the U.S.A. on a full-time basis without sponsorship

Physical Requirements: Ability to pass a pre-authorized physical including a drug-screening and background check

Benefits

Benefits and Perks: We offer multiple medical and dental insurance plans, as well as vision insurance. Plans are subsidized for both employees and dependents with coverage effective the first month after hire. Additionally, Cordoba provides employees with paid AD&D and life insurance, a 401k with an industry leading employer match, generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 9 paid holidays, and other forms of paid time off. We also offer flexible spending accounts (FSA’s) including medical care reimbursement, dependent care reimbursement, and commuter benefit plans. Employees are also eligible for our employee assistance program and well-being benefits that include stress management, nutrition, and financial well-being.

Cordoba Corporation provides equal employment opportunities, promoting diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.