Technical Project Manager – North America (Travel required)

Texas, U.S.

Full-time

Permanent employee

Your mission

We are looking for a Technical Project Manager to join our location in Houston, Texas, as soon as possible. On site, you will plan and manage our inspection projects across North America and help build our project team in the region from the ground up.

EMPIT is a growing deep-tech company developing measurement and inspection systems for critical infrastructure worldwide. Our Current Magnetometry Inspection (CMI) technology makes it possible to inspect pipelines that cannot be assessed with conventional in-line inspection methods. This allows us to reveal what would otherwise remain hidden, making an important contribution to the safety and reliability of critical infrastructure. We are strategically expanding our presence in North America and are building a team in Houston that carries out inspections directly for our customers.

As Technical Project Manager in Houston, you plan, coordinate, and oversee inspection projects across North America and beyond. The scope is diverse, ranging from pipeline networks to other critical infrastructure. On site, you are the main point of contact for our customers and teams. You keep our customers informed about project status, provide feedback on project progress, and answer technical questions about our CMI technology.

Your responsibilities

Project Leadership: You plan and lead CMI inspection projects across North America and internationally, from clarifying client requirements and planning resources to the final report.
On-Site Inspections: You accompany complex inspections on site, support our inspection technicians with demanding tasks, and ensure safe, smooth execution.
Problem Solving: You understand what is happening technically in the field and address problems directly and pragmatically with clients and crews.
Interface: You act as the link between customers, field crews, and our engineering and project teams in Germany, keeping all stakeholders up to date.
Project Controlling: You monitor schedules, budgets, and quality standards and take corrective action when needed.
Deployment Preparation: You organize equipment, documentation, permits, and logistics so every deployment is well prepared.
Documentation & Reporting: You maintain accurate project documentation and report project status internally and to customers.
Market Development: You share feedback from the field and help shape how EMPIT grows in the North American market.

Why us?

Comprehensive Benefits Package: Enjoy health, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
Paid Time Off: Enjoy 20 days of paid time off, so you can fully recharge between customer meetings and conferences.
Freedom to Shape Your Role: Bring your own ideas to the table and turn them into action without being tied to rigid processes.
International Growth: Join EMPIT at an exciting stage of international growth and play a key role in expanding our business in the pipeline industry.
Direct Line to Germany: Work closely with our leadership and technical teams in Germany, with direct access to expertise, decision-makers, and short lines of communication.

Your profile

Education: Degree or technical training in electrical engineering, mechatronics, electronics, mechanical engineering, or a related field.
Technical Understanding: You understand electrical and measurement systems and know what the equipment is doing and why.
Experience: You have at least 3–4 years of experience in industrial project management or field operations, ideally in the pipeline or energy industry.
Customer Focus: You have experience in customer-facing roles and stakeholder management.
Good Judgment: You stay calm under pressure and handle sensitive customer situations with care.
Hands-on: You take ownership and are happy to get your hands dirty in the field.
Travel: You are willing to travel frequently within North America and internationally.
Languages: You are a native English speaker; German is a plus.
Driver’s License: You hold a valid driver’s license.
Plus: You hold an AMPP/NACE certification.

At EMPIT, we combine innovation with responsibility and are shaping the future of pipeline inspection together. If you don’t just want to go with the flow but want to make a difference, we’ll give you the opportunity to do so. Your ideas will be heard, you’ll play an active role, and you’ll see the impact of your work.

We’re looking forward to receiving your application and getting to know you in person!

About us

EMPIT is one of Europe’s fastest-growing survey companies and plays a key role in the sustainable operation of buried pipelines. By combining innovative hardware and software with state-of-the-art algorithms, we continuously advance our technology, with a strong commitment to protecting the environment. With more than 10,000 km of pipelines inspected worldwide, we actively help reduce our industry’s environmental footprint and ensure the safe transport of products. Our approach brings together creativity, experience and a strong commitment to sustainability, so we can keep solving our industry’s challenges while protecting the environment.

Why EMPIT?

At EMPIT, we put great value on creating a work environment that supports both personal and professional growth. Our people matter to us, which is why we offer them the best opportunities for a long-term career. We see ourselves as partners who work together as equals: curious, committed and ready to break new ground. Innovation is a key part of our DNA. On our way to becoming one of the leading companies in pipeline inspection, we are looking for talented and motivated colleagues to join our team. Together, we want to develop ideas that make a real difference.