Remote Corrosion SME — Water Infrastructure Expert (Contract)

Colorado Network Staffing; Westminster (CO); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

Colorado Network Staffing is seeking highly qualified Corrosion Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to study independent scientific review of the draft technical Corrosion Mitigation for Buried Metallic Water Pipe. The goal is to provide expert insight and recommendations for corrosion prevention strategies on critical water infrastructure projects.

This remote, part-time contract role requires extensive corrosion control knowledge, strong written communication, and a track record of delivering

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years' experience managing independent technical or scientific reviews.
• Proven completion of at least three similar engineering or science review projects.
• Demonstrated ability to manage technical review teams and deliver consolidated findings.
• Deep knowledge of corrosion standards and corrosion control for buried water pipes.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a virtual kickoff meeting with staff to review the project scope and materials.
• Conduct an independent scientific review of documents against current corrosion control industry standards.
• Evaluate the technical soundness of soil corrosivity criteria and life cycle cost estimates.
• Consider public comments as part of the review process.
• Contribute findings to a consolidated report with expert recommendations.
• Ensure review comments are clear, scientifically grounded, and industry-aligned.

Skills

Technical writing

Project management

Education

Graduate degree

ABET-accedited engineering program

Tools

NACE SP0169

Job description

Colorado Network Staffing is seeking highly qualified Corrosion Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to study independent scientific review of the draft technical Corrosion Mitigation for Buried Metallic Water Pipe. The goal is to provide expert insight and recommendations for corrosion prevention strategies on critical water infrastructure projects.

This remote, part-time contract role requires extensive corrosion control knowledge, strong written communication, and a track record of delivering