Cathodic Protection Technician

Primary Responsibilities

• Conduct specialized corrosion and cathodic protection surveys; analyze data and produce field reports.
• Analyze and troubleshoot existing impressed-current and galvanic CP systems; recommend repairs and improvements.
• Support the design, installation, commissioning, testing, and maintenance of CP systems in plant environments with complex underground piping networks.
• Provide scope and pricing input for CP-related client proposals in coordination with project and client managers.
• Support or present at industry meetings (AMPP, NACE-affiliated events, EPRI, industry working groups) on CP best practices and methodology.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of SIA's internal CP data management tools.
• Apply human performance fundamentals and a strong safety mindset on every site assignment; nuclear-site work in particular demands rigorous adherence to procedure use, peer checks, and error-prevention tools.
• Travel 40–60%, typically in one- to two-week intervals, with occasional longer-duration assignments.

Required Skills/Qualifications

• CP Level II certification at hire. Equivalent demonstrable experience may be considered, but the candidate must be capable of testing into CP II within the first review cycle.
• 2+ years of field experience in CP testing and troubleshooting; 5+ years strongly preferred.
• CP experience in plant, station, terminal, or other complex industrial environments — i.e., environments with congested underground piping, multiple structures, foreign-line interference, and AC/DC stray current considerations.
• Ability to plan and execute field assignments independently, including writing or adapting test procedures for site-specific conditions.
• Strong oral and written communication; the role requires direct client interface and the production of formal deliverables.
• Strong problem identification and resolution skills.
• Demonstrated safety consciousness and attention to error-prevention; comfortable working under formal procedure-use, configuration-control, and FME-style work environments.
• Self-starter who can manage their own schedule across multiple concurrent assignments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel in particular).
• Project management experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• or CP Specialist.
• Degree in engineering or physical-science discipline.
• Prior experience at nuclear, fossil, or hydro generating stations.
• Experience with onsite leadership of multi-discipline field projects.
• Familiarity with CP data management platforms.
• Programming (Python, LabView)

Pay Range

The expected salary range for this role in Denver, CO is $71,960 to $91,200 annually. Exact pay will be commensurate with experience.

About Us

SIA is an engineering consulting firm serving various industries including Nuclear Power, Energy Services, Pipeline Integrity, and Critical Infrastructure. Join a team of internationally recognized experts in a culture based on knowledge, excellence, and respect for one another. Our employees are members of a distinct community of internationally respected professionals committed to quality, engineering innovation and a shared goal of building a safer world.

Why Work at SIA?

• A competitive salary and performance-based bonus program.
• Roth 401k and an employer match for retirement benefits.
• Vacation, floating holidays, sick time, and parental leave.
• A comprehensive benefits program that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance and AD&D, short-term and long-term disability, health savings account with employer contribution, flexible spending account for health care and dependent care, ID theft protection and credit monitoring.