Engineer II - Gas Utilities

Cordoba Corporation is a leading engineering and program management firm based in California, seeking an Engineer II to join our Energy-Gas sector. This role supports the execution of Gas Utility Pipeline Integrity projects by applying foundational engineering principles and technical expertise.

About the role

This position requires In-line Inspection (ILI) and Direct Assessment (DA) engineering experience. The Engineer II will coordinate with cross-functional teams, prepare technical documentation, and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements. The role involves analyzing routine inspection, monitoring, and integrity data to identify trends, emerging risks, and performance gaps.

Responsibilities

• Apply foundational pipeline integrity knowledge to evaluate inspection results (ILI and Direct Assessment), support continuous improvement of procedures, and enhance data quality and documentation practices.
• Interpret pipeline integrity criteria and translate regulatory and company standards into measurable acceptance limits for coating condition, corrosion growth, and leak risk.
• Perform baseline analyses of inspection coverage, anomaly recurrence, repair completion rates, and integrity performance metrics; recommend minor adjustments to integrity plans and work execution strategies.
• Develop and maintain method statements and field work instructions for routine integrity inspections; validate effectiveness with field personnel and refine based on operational feedback.
• Create and maintain basic dashboards and tracking tools to monitor backlog, inspection progress, repair status, and defect trends while ensuring accuracy and consistency of integrity data.
• Support root cause evaluations for recurring anomalies or integrity issues; document findings and recommend short-term mitigation measures and monitoring requirements.
• Coordinate with maintenance planning and materials management teams to ensure alignment of repair schedules, resource availability, and material readiness for integrity work.
• Prepare customer, stakeholder, and landowner communications related to pipeline access, inspection activities, and safety considerations.
• Assist in the review of vendor scopes of work, inspection deliverables, and contractor performance; track and document deviations from technical and contractual requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering required.
• 4+ years of Gas Utility In-line Inspection (ILI) engineering experience required.
• Experience with Integrity Assessments, Direct Assessments, Pressure Testing, and ILI required.
• Proficiency in AMPP, CP1, CPs, CP3, and API 579.
• EIT (Engineer in Training) certification preferred.
• Ability to analyze routine inspection, monitoring, and integrity data to identify trends, emerging risks, and performance gaps.
• Strong technical documentation skills, including the ability to clearly present analyses, findings, and recommendations.
• Experience working on multiple discipline projects with cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency using the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent relationship building, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.A. on a full-time basis without sponsorship.
• Ability to pass a pre-authorized physical including a drug-screening and background check.

Pay

$40.00 - $50.00 per hour.

Schedule

Hybrid: 3-4 days per week in the Los Angeles, CA office.

Benefits

• Multiple medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, subsidized for both employees and dependents (coverage effective the first month after hire).
• Paid AD&D and life insurance.
• 401k with an industry-leading employer match.
• Generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 9 paid holidays, and other forms of paid time off.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) including medical care reimbursement, dependent care reimbursement, and commuter benefit plans.
• Employee assistance program and well-being benefits (stress management, nutrition, and financial well-being).

About Cordoba Corporation

Cordoba Corporation is a nationally recognized civil engineering, construction management, program management, and planning firm. Our expertise spans diverse sectors, including education and facilities, transportation, water, and energy. We collaborate closely with clients to deliver complex and high-impact infrastructure projects across California.

Engineering News-Record (ENR) has consistently ranked Cordoba as a “top 100 construction management firm” and a “top 50 program management firm.” In 2018, ENR also recognized us as a “top 100 design firm” in California. With headquarters in Los Angeles, we maintain a strong statewide presence with offices in San Francisco, Sacramento, San Ramon, Chatsworth, Santa Ana, Ontario, and San Diego.