Sam Jacobson

I am a results-driven corrosion engineer with over fifteen years of experience specializing in pipeline integrity, corrosion management, and large-scale project coordination. Throughout my career at Southern California Gas Company, I’ve led compliance internal corrosion monitoring and mitigation initiatives across extensive transmission and distribution systems, overseeing more than one hundred monitoring sites and utilizing advanced inspection and monitoring technologies. My background includes directing hydrostatic test corrosion mitigation, analyzing inspection data to ensure compliance, as well as managing multi-million-dollar construction and valve automation projects from planning through execution.

With a number of certifications from AMPP in cathodic protection, internal corrosion technology, and pipeline integrity management, as well as an engineering foundation from UCLA, I bring both technical expertise and leadership skills to every project. I thrive on coordinating cross-functional teams, managing contractors, and driving projects to completion on time and within budget.

Outside of work, I’m passionate about photography, fitness, and the outdoors, and I actively support causes such as fundraising for the Ataxia Telangiectasia Children’s Project.

Southern California Gas Company

• Internal Corrosion Project Manager - March 2018 - August 2025
  • Led internal corrosion monitoring and mitigation initiatives across transmission and distribution pipeline systems, including over one hundred monitoring locations across Southern California utilizing ER, UT, Coupon and FSM monitoring technologies 
  • Managed all phases of internal corrosion-specific projects including hardware installation, removal and replacement 
  • Directed hydrostatic test mitigation planning and executed field sample collecting and testing of pre and post-test water samples 
  • Analyzed inspection and assessment data to develop actionable insights and maintain compliance for transmission pipelines 
  • Oversaw contracts, budgets, and schedules for contractors 
  • Authored and maintained technical procedures and material specifications for company-wide use 
• Pipeline Safety Enhancement Plan (PSEP) Valve Project Manager - March 2017 - March 2018
  • Managed and oversaw all aspects of installation and automation of over thirty transmission line valves 
  • Managed valve automation and installation project schedules and budgets to ensure timeline delivery and cost efficiency 
• PSEP Construction Engineer - April 2014 - March 2018 
  • Supervised and trained a team of over two dozen Field Engineers managing SCG PSEP construction project documentation 
  • Assisted with development of field documentation iPad program 
  • Supported management of change process for construction 
• Sewer Lateral Inspection Field Inspector - January 2013 - April 2014 
  • Coordinated multiple sewer inspection crews and managed public and municipal inspection and repair logistics to remove intrusions
• Integrity Engineer - June 2009 - January 2013 
  • Provided technical analysis for internal corrosion monitoring and mitigation compliance efforts
  • Provided technical justifications for DG-ICDA and ECDA of transmission pipeline

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering from UCLA