Senior Cathodic Protection Engineer

Acuren Inc.; Manteca (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical, dental, and supplemental insurance

401K Plan

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Acuren Inc. is seeking a Senior CP Engineer in Manteca, California. This role involves leading the design and implementation of cathodic protection systems for critical infrastructure, ensuring asset integrity and compliance. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in a related field, 5+ years of experience, and advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and cathodic protection methodologies. Benefits include competitive salary, medical insurance, 401K plan, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of cathodic protection and corrosion theory.
• Experience in project management and field activity supervision.
• Capability to conduct detailed field assessments and surveys.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of CP systems for critical infrastructure.
• Manage project schedules, costs, quality, and reporting.
• Communicate with engineering firms and clients for project completion.

Skills

Advanced Microsoft Excel/Visual Basic Application skills

Strong understanding of corrosion mechanisms

Excellent technical writing and communication skills

Proficient in CP modeling software

Ability to travel to field locations

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Chemical Engineering

AMPP/NACE CP4 certification

5+ years of experience in Cathodic Protection

3+ years experience using the HawkEye system

Job description

Position Summary

The Senior CP Engineer to leads the design, implementation, and maintenance of cathodic protection (CP) systems for our critical infrastructure. The position will play a key role in ensuring asset integrity, regulatory compliance, and the long-term performance of our corrosion mitigation strategies. This position requires advanced technical knowledge, leadership capabilities, and field experience in both impressed current and galvanic systems.

Responsibilities

Apply knowledge of engineering principles and corrosion theory to execute projects or complete various aspects of projects

• Execution and supervision of field activities
• Proposal and quotation preparation, reporting, invoicing, scheduling, maintaining communication with project team and client, cost tracking, writing and maintain procedures, and contributing to team initiatives
• Provide engineering support to design and install or inspect and repair cathodic protection systems for clients
• Communicate with engineering firms and client companies to obtain requisite technical information to complete detailed design packages, inspection programs and coordinate installation and inspection activities
• Recommend and contribute to the continual improvement quality process and assisting with updating internal procedures
• Monitor and control project schedules, costs, quality, safety, efficiency, scope, and other project management components
• Data review and analysis

Perform over-the-line depth of cover, close interval CP and coating surveys and associated data evaluation

• Calibrate test instruments, writing detailed reports, providing issue resolution
• Responsible for producing an “output model” for the HawkEye process to be built to data review and reporting specifications

Identify and remediate AC and/or DC interference and foreign influence issues

• Diagnose and troubleshot CP and alternating current (AC) mitigation system deficiencies, independently conducting and supervising various types of assessments and applying knowledge of engineering principles and corrosion theory to execute projects
• Utilize HawkEye to conduct field tests and surveys for pipeline operations (e.g., structure potential, close interval potential, AC or direct current voltage gradient, AC current attenuation, line locating, soil resistivity, coating condition and integrity)
• Maintain and update the issue log and assists the HawkEye development team with issue resolution
• Other work duties as assigned.

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Advanced Microsoft Excel/Visual Basic Application skills to support cathodic protection engineering data analysis and database management
• Strong understanding of corrosion mechanisms, coatings, and mitigation methods
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills
• Proficient in CP modeling software and data acquisition systems
• Ability to travel to field locations as needed

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field
• AMPP/NACE CP4 – Cathodic Protection Specialist is required, or the ability to pass the CP4 certification exam if not already obtained
• 5+ years of experience in Cathodic Protection design and management
• Minimum 3 years of experience utilizing the HawkEye system to support research and development
• Valid driver’s license

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, dental, and supplemental insurance
• 401K Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off