Integrity Engineer

Walker Elliott; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Walker Elliott seeks an experienced Integrity Engineer to support pipeline and facility integrity near Santa Barbara, California. The role emphasizes corrosion mechanisms, cathodic protection, and practical integrity management for operating assets.

You will collaborate with field operations, maintenance, inspection, and engineering teams to evaluate data, recommend corrective actions, and drive safety and reliability improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Experience in pipeline integrity, corrosion engineering, cathodic protection, or asset integrity within oil & gas or a related industry.
• Strong understanding of corrosion mechanisms and mitigation techniques.
• Experience supporting operating assets and working directly with field operations personnel.
• Ability to evaluate technical problems and develop practical, effective solutions.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across engineering, operations, and maintenance teams.
• Relevant AMPP/NACE certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support pipeline and facility integrity programs to maintain safe and reliable operations.
• Evaluate corrosion mechanisms, cathodic protection systems, and potential integrity threats.
• Work closely with operations, maintenance, inspection, and field personnel to identify and resolve integrity concerns.
• Analyze inspection findings, monitoring data, and equipment conditions to recommend corrective actions.
• Assist with corrosion mitigation strategies, integrity assessments, and ongoing monitoring programs.
• Provide technical guidance on integrity-related issues involving complex operating facilities.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to asset reliability, regulatory compliance, and operational safety.

Skills

Corrosion engineering

Cathodic protection

Integrity management

AMPP/NACE certifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

We are partnering with an oil & gas operator seeking an experienced Integrity Engineer to support pipeline and facility integrity at its operations near Santa Barbara, California.

This is a high-visibility position offering the opportunity to work on complex operating assets, take on diverse technical responsibilities, and make a direct impact on the safety, reliability, and performance of critical infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong understanding of corrosion mechanisms, cathodic protection, and integrity management, with an emphasis on practical engineering solutions and operational support rather than design engineering.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pipeline and facility integrity programs to maintain safe and reliable operations.
• Evaluate corrosion mechanisms, cathodic protection systems, and potential integrity threats.
• Work closely with operations, maintenance, inspection, and field personnel to identify and resolve integrity concerns.
• Analyze inspection findings, monitoring data, and equipment conditions to recommend corrective actions.
• Assist with corrosion mitigation strategies, integrity assessments, and ongoing monitoring programs.
• Provide technical guidance on integrity-related issues involving complex operating facilities.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to asset reliability, regulatory compliance, and operational safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Experience in pipeline integrity, corrosion engineering, cathodic protection, or asset integrity within oil & gas or a related industry.
• Strong understanding of corrosion mechanisms and mitigation techniques.
• Experience supporting operating assets and working directly with field operations personnel.
• Ability to evaluate technical problems and develop practical, effective solutions.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across engineering, operations, and maintenance teams.
• Relevant AMPP/NACE certifications are a plus.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Compensation: $175K-$225K base salary, depending on experience.
• Location: Work in the Santa Barbara area, one of California's most scenic coastal regions.
• Career Growth: Gain broad exposure to complex facilities and a variety of integrity engineering responsibilities.
• Impact: Play a key role in a lean technical team with meaningful ownership of projects and initiatives.

This is an excellent opportunity for an integrity professional looking to expand their technical expertise while contributing directly to the safe and reliable operation of critical energy infrastructure.

Do not apply unless you are authorized to work in the United States for any employer as client company cannot sponsor or transfer visas at this time.

Walker Elliott is an Equal Opportunity Employer.