Senior Cathodic Protection Engineer

Location: Manteca, CA, US

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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

Company Overview

Acuren is a trusted, single source provider of technology-enabled asset protection solutions used to evaluate the structural integrity of critical energy, industrial and public infrastructures. Committed to delivering a Higher Level of Reliability, Acuren provides an unrivaled spectrum of capabilities including inspection, traditional and advanced NDE/NDT, failure analysis, rope access, materials engineering, field engineering, reliability engineering, drones, robotics, V-Deck and condition-based monitoring services.

Our work is critical to the integrity and safety of industrial firms, including petroleum refinery, pipeline, power generation, pulp & paper, mining, pharmaceutical, aerospace and automotive industries. Acuren employs over 4,000 dedicated professionals supporting the mechanical integrity and inspection programs of the world’s largest industrial segments.

Acuren is a market leader. Our formula for success is straightforward: be capable locally, with certified and well-equipped personnel supported by trained, experienced leaders. Continuing to build on a strong heritage of safety, quality and professionalism, Acuren strives to maintain incident free work environments, pursues advanced technical developments, and supports reliability programs that are valued by clients and employees.