Senior Corrosion Specialist

Overview

Carollo Engineers is an internationally recognized environmental engineering firm that specializes in the planning, design, and construction of water and wastewater facilities. We are seeking a Senior Corrosion Specialist to help support Carollo in corrosion control mitigation efforts.  This is a remote role, but qualified candidate must be located near a Carollo office.

At Carollo you’ll make an impact at an organization that does meaningful work, fosters a collaborative team culture, and creates a diverse, inclusive environment where you feel like you belong. You’ll work alongside a collaborative and dynamic team of professionals that is truly passionate about our work. Carollo’s vision is to be the BEST water consulting firm and you’ll find that Carollo is also the best place for you to build your career

Responsibilities

• Leads or assists with Corrosion Engineering projects including any of the three primary corrosion disciplines: cathodic protection (CP), internal corrosion (water treatment), and/or protective coatings and linings
• Assists with contract related activities including design, field inspection, contract administration, scheduling, and forecasting
• Leads projects as well as performs contract administration related activities
• Leads and coordinates teams of NACE trained junior CP or CIP staff in coatings inspections and/or CP field testing
• Reviews detailed designs for corrosion prevention systems, cost estimates and bid documents
• Assists in the evaluation of bids and the selection of contractors
• Serves as project manager for corrosion-related capital improvement projects
• Responsible for engineering service and support in the planning, construction, operation, maintenance, and analysis of corrosion control
• Develops  solutions to technical problems involving unconventional or advanced problem solving techniques that may not have been previously encountered
• Prepares complex engineering plans, designs, specifications, standards, evaluations and studies utilizing specialized analytical skills
• Involved in exploration of subject area, definition of scope and selection of problems for investigation
• Responsible for acting independently and making authoritative decisions on technical matters
• Demonstrates sound knowledge of Association of Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) best industry practices
• Conducts and assists in field tests/inspections, measurements, filing of reports, and record keeping
• Writes, modifies, and generates project specific specifications
• Provides guidance in materials selection, including but not limited to: stainless steels, composites, etc.
• Provides guidance in corrosivity analysis and provides recommendations for appropriate corrosion mitigation strategies
• Implements and manages communication, projects, and program meetings
• Travel may be required (average of 25%)

Additional Responsibilities for Candidates applying under Cathodic Protection Discipline:

• Performs advanced CP design in both impressed current and galvanic systems, covering water/wastewater assets, such as: tanks, pipelines, long linear pipelines, concrete structures, fittings, wells, etc.
• Responsible for technical oversight and review of pipeline design work for cathodic protection impacts
• Oversees junior CP engineers with small-scale CP designs
• Peer review of all phases of CP design
• Performs/oversees CP surveys including pipe-to-soil, close interval survey, current requirement testing, current mapping, electrical continuity testing, and other miscellaneous CP surveying
• Utilizes GIS field data collection tools to capture CP data
• Researches records and compiles information to ensure accuracy of GIS systems for Corrosion field assets

Additional Responsibilities for Candidates applying under Coatings Discipline:

• Oversees coating specifications and recommendations for all phases of project
• Provides recommednations for coatings in all environmental conditions
• Forensic evaluation and testing of coating systems and metals – methods including non-destructive tests (e.g., holiday coating tests,  electromagnetic and ultrasonic pipeline condition tests, XRF composition analyzers for alloys) and destructive tests
• Oversees junior coatings engineers in project specifications, training, and inspection work
• Inspects or oversees protective coatings and lining installation including surface preparation, product application, and quality control testing
• Able to perform and oversee tests for surface profile, wet and dry film thickness, adhesion, holiday, hardness, and other general coatings testing

Additional Responsibilities