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Black & Veatch has an exciting opportunity to join our growing corrosion practice as part of our Infrastructure Advisory Technical Delivery team. This role supports a diverse portfolio of projects focused on pipelines, tanks, and related infrastructure across water, electric, and power generation clients. 

Within our corrosion practice, we continue to see strong demand driven by aging infrastructure and the need for improved understanding of asset condition and performance. Corrosion control and cathodic protection play a critical role in extending asset life and improving system reliability.  

This position provides the opportunity to:

• Contribute to meaningful projects by supporting field investigations, evaluating corrosion risks, and developing practical solutions for asset integrity and long-term performance. 
• Participate in field investigations, data analysis, and engineering evaluations of infrastructure assets, supporting corrosion control and condition assessment activities for pipelines, tanks, and related facilities.  
• Work closely with experienced engineers and field specialists across our national practice, gaining hands-on experience in cathodic protection systems, condition assessment technologies, and data-driven decision making.  
• Contribute to delivering projects for a wide range of clients, including water, electric, and power generation utilities.  
• Work in both field and office environments, developing practical and analytical skills in corrosion engineering and cathodic protection systems.  
• Build technical depth while contributing to project delivery for a wide range of clients. 

This is a strong opportunity for individuals with experience or interest in corrosion engineering and cathodic protection to further develop their technical skills, expand their exposure to infrastructure systems, and grow within a collaborative, high-performing team.  

The Consultant Team is a diverse team of professionals who are given a wide range of technical projects and skills to equip them to have a solid foundation and move into a specific career track as they advance and develop their skills and capabilities. 

• Perform field activities related to condition assessment and corrosion control, including testing of pipelines, tanks, and associated facilities 

• Conduct and support cathodic protection system testing, evaluation, and troubleshooting 

• Analyze field data and assist in developing technical recommendations and reports 

• Support design and evaluation of new and existing corrosion monitoring and CP systems 

• Coordinate field logistics and assist with resolving field-related challenges 

• Organize and interpret asset and inspection data to support engineering decisions 

• Communicate technical findings clearly through reports and client interactions 

• AMPP/NACE CP certification (CP-2 or above) 

• Familiar with field testing methods such as: 

• • Wenner 4-pin soil resistivity 

• • Close Interval Survey (CIS) 

• • Structure-to-electrolyte potentials 

• • Stray current testing and interference evaluation 

• • Non-welded pipeline electrical continuity test 

• • CP system survey and troubleshooting 

• Ability to work both independently and within a team 

• Ability to travel approximately 15% 

• Strong communication and organizational skills 

• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations. 

This position will be based out of Black & Veatch office location within the United States. 

Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments. 

This position will require individuals to work within confined spaces at times.