Senior Coatings & Corrosion Consultant

About the role

This role combines technical execution, client engagement, and business development. The selected candidate will support existing coating-related work while playing a key role in expanding SIA’s presence in areas such as internal linings, protective coatings, and corrosion mitigation strategies for critical plant assets.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support coating and linings projects for nuclear plant systems involving coating selection, qualification, performance assessment, and application for nuclear and industrial applications
• Lead or support commercial grade dedication (CGD) of coatings and lining systems, including identification of critical characteristics, development of dedication plans, supplier evaluation, and ensuring compliance with 10 CFR 50 Appendix B quality assurance requirements
• Develop technical scopes of work, specifications, and inspection plans
• Evaluate coating degradation, failure mechanisms, and life extension strategies
• Support field activities including contractor oversight and QA
• Interface with clients to identify needs and develop follow-on work
• Contribute to business development by identifying opportunities, developing proposals and engaging with clients
• Collaborate internally to cross sell SI offerings, bundle services, and expand scope
• Develop standardized approaches and best practices
• Author and review technical reports, test plans, and client deliverables
• Engage in client consulting, troubleshooting, and field application support

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Materials Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5–15+ years in coatings, corrosion, linings, or asset integrity
• Direct experience supporting commercial grade dedication (CGD) of materials or components and working within 10 CFR 50 Appendix B nuclear quality assurance programs
• Experience in specification, inspection, assessment, or rehabilitation
• Strong client-facing and communication skills
• Ability to support business development activities
• Excellent communication and technical writing skills
• Ability to travel (~15–30%) to support client projects, testing, and business development
• Ability to obtain Nuclear Unescorted Access Authorization (UAA) as required

Qualifications

• Experience with coatings and polymers under extreme service environments (radiation, high temperature, corrosive media)
• Direct experience collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Familiarity with Nuclear Industry materials challenges (e.g., degradation, life extension, advanced reactor applications)
• Familiarity of standards and testing protocols for nuclear and industrial coatings, such as ASTM (including Committee D33), AMPP/NACE, SSPC surface preparation standards, AWWA coating standards, and applicable nuclear requirements (e.g., 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, EPRI guidance, LR/SLR activities).
• Familiarity with internal linings, tanks, buried piping, or AWWA systems
• AMPP/NACE CIP certification
• Experience managing coating contractors in industrial field settings
• Knowledge of corrosion mitigation and cathodic protection integration
• Polymer/materials science background

Skills

• Desired: >10 years of experience in the Nuclear Industry or similar field
• Desired: Experience with coatings and polymers under extreme service environments (radiation, high temperature, corrosive media)
• Desired: Direct experience collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Desired: Familiarity with Nuclear Industry materials challenges (e.g., degradation, life extension, advanced reactor applications)
• Desired: Familiarity of standards and testing protocols for nuclear and industrial coatings, such as ASTM (including Committee D33), AMPP/NACE, SSPC surface preparation standards, AWWA coating standards, and applicable nuclear requirements (e.g., 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, EPRI guidance, LR/SLR activities).
• Desired: Familiarity with internal linings, tanks, buried piping, or AWWA systems
• Desired: AMPP/NACE CIP certification
• Desired: Experience managing coating contractors in industrial field settings
• Desired: Knowledge of corrosion mitigation and cathodic protection integration
• Desired: Polymer/materials science background

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus program
• Traditional 401k, Roth 401k, and an employer match
• Vacation, floating holidays, sick time, and parental leave
• Comprehensive benefits program including 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

Pay

The expected salary range for this role in Denver, CO is $117,090 to $158,840 annually. Exact pay will be commensurate with experience.

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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.

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SIA is an equal opportunity employer.