Orbital Engineering, Inc.

Cathodic Protection Project Manager

Orbital Engineering, Inc.

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: United States

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About the role

  • 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

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
cathodic protectionimpressed current systemsgalvanic systemspipeline surveysstorage tank protectionrectifiersanode bedstest stationsCP testing data analysistechnical documentation
Soft skills
project managementclient relationship buildingcommunicationcoordinationrisk managementproblem-solvingteam leadershipattention to detailtime managementadaptability
Certifications
CP 3 AMPP/NACE certificationCP 4 AMPP/NACE certification