Corrosion Engineer

Are you a recent or soon-to-graduate engineering student seeking opportunities to address real-world issues? 

DNV’s Energy Systems North America Region is looking for a motivated Entry-Level Corrosion Engineer to join our dynamic Corrosion Advisory Services group within the Advisory Services Department, focusing on Midstream/Downstream & Labs. As part of an innovative team of engineering consultants, you’ll dive into both internal and external corrosion solutions for oil and gas pipelines and buried metallic structures. The position is based in Dublin, Ohio, with a hybrid schedule (typically 3 days/week in office or at client sites).

This is your chance to gain invaluable hands-on experience, collaborate with industry experts, and launch your career in corrosion engineering while learning the pathway toward becoming a trusted consultant in a growing field. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to make a tangible impact on critical infrastructure and accelerate your professional growth!

This role is based at our DNV office in Dublin, OH, presenting a dynamic hybrid schedule where employees will typically spend three (3) days per week working from either a DNV office or client location/site. Further details regarding role-specific requirements will be shared during the interview process.

What You’Ll Do:

• Contribute to the development, review, and implementation of corrosion control programs aimed at mitigating both external and internal corrosion in pipelines and associated infrastructure.
• Perform corrosion risk assessments by examining environmental and operational factors, material characteristics, and historical records to support mitigation planning. 
• Participate in root cause analyses of pipeline corrosion incidents and help formulate corrective actions and long-term prevention plans.
• Conduct field activities such as pipeline coupon retrieval, corrosion surveys, and inspection of protective systems to assess integrity and performance.
• Perform laboratory-based corrosion testing, including analysis of field samples using weight loss methods, microscopy, and electrochemical techniques.
• Engage in the selection and refinement of corrosion mitigation strategies, including cathodic protection systems, coatings, and chemical inhibitors.
• Interpret data from inline inspection tools, coupon testing, and lab measurements to evaluate pipeline integrity and corrosion progression.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to prepare technical reports, develop client presentations, and deliver actionable recommendations based on field and lab findings.
• Generous paid time off (vacation, sick days, company holidays, personal days)
• Multiple Medical and Dental benefit plans to choose from, Vision benefits
• Spending accounts – FSA, Dependent Care, Commuter Benefits, company-seeded HSA
• Employer-paid, therapist-led, virtual care services through Talkspace
• 401(k) with company match
• Company provided life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability benefits
• Education reimbursement program
• Flexible work schedule 
• Charitable Matched Giving and Volunteer Rewards through our Impact Program
• Volunteer time off (VTO) paid by the company 
• Career advancement opportunities

*Benefits vary based on position, tenure, location, and employee election*

• DNV is a proud equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, or 
• business need, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

DNV is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. US applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact the North America Recruitment Department (hrrecruitment.northamerica@dnv.com). Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

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What Is Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (e.g., Chemical, Mechanical, Materials, or related).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently as well as effectively collaborate within team environments. 
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 20% of the time.
• We conduct pre-employment background and drug screening, as well as random drug screening to meet Department of Transportation (DOT) requirement

What Is Preferred:

• Experience with PowerBI or Power Apps.
• AMPP CP1 certification or interest in pursuing it.
• Familiarity of GIS tools for mapping pipeline data.
• Experience with CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD or SolidWorks).
• Basic programming or scripting skills (e.g., Python, MATLAB) for data analysis or modeling.

*Immigration-related employment benefits, for example visa sponsorship, are not available for this position*  About Energy Systems
We help customers navigate the complex transition to a decarbonized and more sustainable energy future. We do this by assuring that energy systems work safely and effectively, using solutions that are increasingly digital. We also help industries and governments to navigate the many complex, interrelated transitions taking place globally and regionally, in the energy industry.