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Freelance Cathodic Protection Engineer Jobs in California

Azuria Water Solutions

Corrosion Engineer

Hayward, CA · On-site

$85K/yr

Corrpro is a large corrosion engineering, cathodic protection, and corrosion monitoring business for the protection and preservation of infrastructure. Corrpro provides professional corrosion ...

Azuria Water Solutions

Corrosion Engineer

Hayward, CA · On-site

$85K/yr

Corrpro is a large corrosion engineering, cathodic protection, and corrosion monitoring business for the protection and preservation of infrastructure. Corrpro provides professional corrosion ...

Azuria Water Solutions

Corrosion Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$85K/yr

Corrpro is a corrosion engineering, cathodic protection, and corrosion monitoring business for the protection and preservation of infrastructure. Corrpro provides professional corrosion consulting ...

Azuria Water Solutions

Corrosion Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$85K/yr

Corrpro is a corrosion engineering, cathodic protection, and corrosion monitoring business for the protection and preservation of infrastructure. Corrpro provides professional corrosion consulting ...

Borin Manufacturing, Inc.

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Technical Sales Engineer or Technical Sales Manager

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$79K/yr (+ commission)

Technical Sales Engineer or Technical Sales Manager Cathodic Protection and Corrosion Monitoring Final title will be based on the selected candidate's experience and qualifications. About the Role ...

Borin Manufacturing, Inc.

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Technical Sales Engineer or Technical Sales Manager

San Diego, CA · On-site

$79K/yr (+ commission)

Technical Sales Engineer or Technical Sales Manager Cathodic Protection and Corrosion Monitoring Final title will be based on the selected candidate's experience and qualifications. About the Role ...

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What is the difference between Freelance Cathodic Protection Engineer vs Freelance Corrosion Engineer?

AspectFreelance Cathodic Protection EngineerFreelance Corrosion Engineer
CertificationsCP certification, corrosion mitigation knowledgeCorrosion engineering certifications, NACE or similar
Work EnvironmentOil & gas, pipelines, marine structuresIndustrial facilities, pipelines, infrastructure
Industry UsageSpecialized in cathodic protection systemsBroader corrosion prevention and assessment

Freelance Cathodic Protection Engineers focus on designing and implementing systems to prevent corrosion on metal structures, often working on pipelines and marine assets. Freelance Corrosion Engineers have a broader scope, including assessing and mitigating various types of corrosion across industries. While both roles require corrosion-related certifications, their specific focus and work environments differ.

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Senior Cathodic Protection Engineer

Acuren Inc.

Manteca, CA • On-site

$80 - $100/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Retirement, PTO

Posted 7 days ago

Acuren rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 38 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

41st of 121 rated laboratories

Job description

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
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