Hybrid Cathodic Protection Project Manager

at Orbital Engineering, Inc.

• Job title: Cathodic Protection Project Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, United States

About the role

• Cathodic Protection Project Manager overseeing full lifecycle of cathodic protection projects across industries. Engaging with clients and managing technical responsibilities in a remote capacity.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end cathodic protection (CP) projects, including impressed current systems, galvanic systems, pipeline surveys, storage tank protection, and facility retrofits.
• Develop detailed project plans, scopes of work, cost estimates, schedules, and resource allocations.
• Coordinate field crews, subcontractors, materials, and equipment to ensure safe and efficient project delivery.
• Conduct site visits, surveys, and pre-construction assessments.
• Review engineering drawings, CP system designs, and specifications for compliance and constructability.
• Oversee installation of CP systems, including rectifiers, anode beds, test stations, cabling, and monitoring equipment.
• Interpret and analyze CP testing data (CIS, DCVG, ACVG, PSP, soil resistivity, current requirements).
• Ensure proper commissioning, system troubleshooting, and technical documentation.
• Enforce company and client safety procedures, ensuring all field work complies with OSHA, NACE/AMPP, API, DOT, or other applicable standards.
• Maintain high-quality workmanship and accurate data reporting.
• Manage project risks, corrective actions, and change orders.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, consultants, inspectors, and utility owners.
• Provide technical guidance, project updates, and status reports.
• Build strong client relationships to support repeat business and future growth.
• Track project budgets, expenses, forecasts, and invoicing.
• Prepare project documentation, test reports, as-built drawings, and closeout packages.
• Support proposal development and assist with bid reviews.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, corrosion engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Must hold a valid CP 3 or CP 4 AMPP/NACE certification.
• 3–8+ years of experience in cathodic protection, corrosion control, pipeline integrity, or related disciplines.
• Proven project management experience in industrial or utility environments.
• Strong knowledge of CP principles, field testing, and corrosion mitigation systems.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• prescription drug
• 401(k)
• supplemental insurance