Consultant, Corrosion & Cathodic Protection

Consultant, Corrosion & Cathodic Protection

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.

Black & Veatch's Infrastructure Advisory Business provides a portfolio of solutions focused on the asset lifecycle, including Asset Management & Operations & Maintenance, Infrastructure Technology, Cybersecurity solutions, Planning and Transactions. In this role you will be part of the Consulting Team supporting Solutions including Condition Assessment, Maintenance Management, and Strategic Asset Management.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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

Management Responsibilities:

Individual Contributor

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or relevant experience
• 4+ years of experience with corrosion control, condition assessment, or similar infrastructure work
• 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
• Masters degree
• Professional Engineer (PE) License
• Experience with cathodic protection system design
• Experience working in a consulting environment
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Ability to work both independently and within a team
• Ability to travel approximately 15%
• Strong communication and organizational skills

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or relevant work experience.
• 4+ years experience in a business/consulting environment.

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.

Competencies:

• Action oriented
• Interpersonal savvy
• Customer focus

Salary Plan CST: Consulting Job Grade 016