Senior Pipeline Integrity & Corrosion Specialist (Hybrid)

Hydrogen Group; Pico Rivera (CA); Hybrid; USD 109,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Hydrogen Group is seeking an experienced Senior Pipeline Integrity & Corrosion Engineer to support pipeline integrity, corrosion management, and asset reliability for a major Southern California natural gas utility. The role focuses on evaluating pipeline conditions, corrosion mechanisms, and mitigation strategies to ensure safe operation.

The position requires extensive experience with FFS assessments, ILI, DA, and NDE, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant engineering experience in natural gas transmission, distribution, pipeline integrity, or corrosion engineering.
• Experience with fitness-for-service evaluations for corrosion, dents, and cracks.
• Familiarity with recognized pipeline assessment methodologies such as API 579, RSTRENG, CorLAS, MAT-8, or equivalent.
• Advanced understanding of ILI, DA, and NDE methods.
• Ability to interpret pipeline inspection results and develop repair recommendations.
• Strong communication and cross-disciplinary collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering assessments of pipeline integrity, including corrosion, dents, cracks, and other mechanical damage features.
• Conduct Fitness-for-Service evaluations using recognised methodologies and tools (API 579, RSTRENG, CorLAS, MAT-8).
• Analyse inspection results to determine asset condition and mitigation requirements.
• Evaluate defects and provide technically justified repair or monitoring recommendations.
• Support development and implementation of pipeline integrity management strategies.
• Coordinate with inspection specialists, field personnel, and engineering teams to address integrity concerns.
• Prepare detailed engineering reports and maintain documentation.
• Communicate complex findings to technical and nontechnical audiences.

Skills

Pipeline integrity

Corrosion engineering

FFS assessments

ILI

DA

NDE techniques

Data interpretation

Education

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

Tools

API 579

RSTRENG

CorLAS

MAT-8

Job description

Hydrogen Group is seeking an experienced Senior Pipeline Integrity & Corrosion Engineer to support pipeline integrity, corrosion management, and asset reliability for a major Southern California natural gas utility. The role focuses on evaluating pipeline conditions, corrosion mechanisms, and mitigation strategies to ensure safe operation.

The position requires extensive experience with FFS assessments, ILI, DA, and NDE, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.