Corrosion Engineer - Pipeline & Facilities
- Chicago, IL, United States
- San Diego, CA, United States
- Houston, TX, United States
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- Posting language
- English
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Original job description
- Perform basic to complex corrosion engineering and cathodic protection design across a range of engineering tasks with moderate to limited supervision.
- Operate as a member of a team on multiple small to large-sized projects with a basic to intermediate level of technical difficulty.
- Assist in developing technical drawing details, including site plans, typical details, bill of materials, equipment schedules, and other drawing-related tasks.
- Develop studies, plans, criteria, specifications, calculations, evaluations, design documents, performance assessments, integrated systems analysis, cost estimates, budgets, and associated documents with the planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of cathodic protection and AC mitigation facilities/systems.
- Apply technical standards and procedures consistent with the task performed.
- Follow a system of quality control and checking on all projects assigned.
- Maintain a collaborative spirit in working with other teams and global practices within the company .
- Perform corrosion field surveys and troubleshooting at client sites; work may require travel (15% of the time), extended periods in outdoor or industrial environments, and the ability to perform job-related physical activities such as walking and carrying equipment.
- Review and edit engineering reports; consult field staff on revisions to analyses or modifications to system designs as appropriate. Review charts, tables, calculations, and related data gathered.
- Perform economic evaluations of alternative methods of cathodic protection and corrosion control. Assist in cost estimation and detailed proposal development.
- Strong oral and written communication skills. Act as a direct interface with the client when required. Correspond and communicate verbally with clients in a professional manner. Interact with clients in an independent manner.
- Actively seeks to understand client interests and drivers through normal client contact and through interaction and communication with project leadership.
- Apply understanding of client interests and drivers to their own behavior and performance of the work under his/her responsibility.
- Lead the preparation of CP designs, specifying anode type, quantity, and location; rectifier location, test station locations, and other design features on prepared drawings .
- Knowledge and ability to apply problem-solving approaches and engineering theory. Specifically in the area of Corrosion. Knowledge of engineering designs, principles, and practices.
- Work with complex spreadsheets, databases, and presentation software. Must have the ability to learn new applications quickly.
- Read, analyze, and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations; draft reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals; effectively present information to individuals or groups (management, clients, customers, general public) and respond to questions.
- Perform arithmetic calculations and apply basic statistical, algebraic, and geometric concepts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, volumes, etc.
- Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where limited standardization exists, and interpret various instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
- Perform tests required to determine the condition of soil, water, underground or submerged structures. Recognize and respond to abnormal measurements or conditions.
- Must have strong interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate and empower, be a strong communicator, and be able to take initiative and function independently.
- Mentor and train assistant-level engineers.
- Provide technical supervision and technical assistance to other teams and global practices within the company.
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering or a related degree from an ABET-accredited program, and 3 years of pipeline engineering experience required. Consulting preferred.
- Or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering Technology or related degree from an ABET-accredited program, successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, and 3 years of pipeline engineering experience required. Consulting preferred.
- Or Master's degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering and 2 years of pipeline engineering experience required. Consulting preferred.
- Strong knowledge in standard pipeline engineering techniques and procedures.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment, with demonstrated critical-thinking skills.
- Strong computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).
- Strong computer skills (e.g., AutoCAD, MicroStation, ATF).
- Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Engineers in Training (EIT) Certification preferred.