Design Engineer Jobs in Oklahoma
Design engineer jobs in Oklahoma are concentrated in Oklahoma City and Tulsa, with a smaller but active cluster in Norman, where aerospace, energy infrastructure, and advanced manufacturing drive consistent demand for mechanical, systems, and product design engineers at every level from entry to senior staff. Major employers with a lasting Oklahoma footprint include Boeing, ONEOK, and Lockheed Martin, all of which maintain engineering operations in the state and hire design engineers on a recurring basis. Demand is strongest for mechanical design, CAD-intensive product development, and systems integration roles tied to aviation and oil-and-gas equipment. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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The candidate will support projects from preliminary planning through final design, working on commercial, industrial, municipal, and other site development projects. You'll collaborate with project teams, assist with permitting and regulatory requirements, and help develop solutions that balance technical requirements, client needs, and project budgets.
Position Summary:
The Design Engineer will be responsible for design on multiple projects, working with other design disciplines internal and external to PEC to develop engineering solutions for PEC’s Clients. This position will be responsible for preparing design deliverables for a variety of projects while maintaining PEC’s standard of excellence. This position utilizes BIM/CAD software, hand calculations, and computer-based calculations.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Performs engineering design, coordinates with other design staff for construction document and specification production in compliance with building codes, construction administration, and development of reports/studies.
- Performs tasks during construction administration including review of submittals, site investigations, and RFI response under the direction of the Project Engineer.
- Performs design and takeoff computations by hand and by computer software.
- Organizes multiple projects and tasks and completes them in a timely manner, on schedule, and per PEC Standards.
- Organize project information and files according to corporate standard practices and workflows.
- Effectively communicates and coordinates with the Design Team to complete design tasks on numerous projects.
- Other projects and responsibilities may be added at the company’s discretion.
Special Knowledge, skills and abilities:
- Ability to work independently and with others.
- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Strong work ethic
- Experience with computer aided drafting and modeling using industry accepted software
- Experience with codes and regulations, interpreting plans, and design of discipline
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in an appropriate field of study from an ABET Accredited University is required.
License and Certification:
- Engineer in Training Certification preferred
Work Environment:
PEC values a healthy work-life balance, and we focus on working efficiently and collaboratively to ensure quality and productive work as well as quality time away from the office. The work environment is business casual, friendly, respectful, and team oriented with daily peer interactions regarding work progress, client needs and project-specific technical issues. We strive to create an enjoyable work environment with support and opportunities for positive career growth. Much of the work will be conducted within an office setting with frequent sitting, reaching and manipulation of objects, tools and/or controls. The position requires mobility. Duties involved require moving materials that weigh up to 10 pounds on a regular basis and up to 25 pounds on an occasional basis. Manual dexterity and coordination are required over 50% of the work period while operating equipment such as computer keyboard, mouse, calculator and similar machines. At times, bending, reaching, standing, and walking may be required.
Supervisory Responsibilities (if there are no supervisor responsibilities, put N/A):
- N/A
PEC is an AA/EEO/Veteran/Disabled employer.
The candidate will support projects from preliminary planning through final design, working on commercial, industrial, municipal, and other site development projects. You'll collaborate with project teams, assist with permitting and regulatory requirements, and help develop solutions that balance technical requirements, client needs, and project budgets.
Position Summary:
The Design Engineer will be responsible for design on multiple projects, working with other design disciplines internal and external to PEC to develop engineering solutions for PEC’s Clients. This position will be responsible for preparing design deliverables for a variety of projects while maintaining PEC’s standard of excellence. This position utilizes BIM/CAD software, hand calculations, and computer-based calculations.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Performs engineering design, coordinates with other design staff for construction document and specification production in compliance with building codes, construction administration, and development of reports/studies.
- Performs tasks during construction administration including review of submittals, site investigations, and RFI response under the direction of the Project Engineer.
- Performs design and takeoff computations by hand and by computer software.
- Organizes multiple projects and tasks and completes them in a timely manner, on schedule, and per PEC Standards.
- Organize project information and files according to corporate standard practices and workflows.
- Effectively communicates and coordinates with the Design Team to complete design tasks on numerous projects.
- Other projects and responsibilities may be added at the company’s discretion.
Special Knowledge, skills and abilities:
- Ability to work independently and with others.
- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Strong work ethic
- Experience with computer aided drafting and modeling using industry accepted software
- Experience with codes and regulations, interpreting plans, and design of discipline
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in an appropriate field of study from an ABET Accredited University is required.
License and Certification:
- Engineer in Training Certification preferred
Work Environment:
PEC values a healthy work-life balance, and we focus on working efficiently and collaboratively to ensure quality and productive work as well as quality time away from the office. The work environment is business casual, friendly, respectful, and team oriented with daily peer interactions regarding work progress, client needs and project-specific technical issues. We strive to create an enjoyable work environment with support and opportunities for positive career growth. Much of the work will be conducted within an office setting with frequent sitting, reaching and manipulation of objects, tools and/or controls. The position requires mobility. Duties involved require moving materials that weigh up to 10 pounds on a regular basis and up to 25 pounds on an occasional basis. Manual dexterity and coordination are required over 50% of the work period while operating equipment such as computer keyboard, mouse, calculator and similar machines. At times, bending, reaching, standing, and walking may be required.
Supervisory Responsibilities (if there are no supervisor responsibilities, put N/A):
- N/A
PEC is an AA/EEO/Veteran/Disabled employer.
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Design Engineer Job Market in Oklahoma
A snapshot from current Oklahoma openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Expleo6
- Northrop Grumman3
- TEEMA2T
- Boeing2
- Olsson2
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software8
- Consulting & Professional Services4
- Manufacturing2
- Energy1
- Education1
What Oklahoma Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in design engineer jobs across Oklahoma.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering from an accredited program
- Proficiency in CAD software such as SolidWorks, CATIA, or AutoCAD for detailed design work
- Experience producing engineering drawings, tolerancing, and design documentation to industry standards
- Familiarity with design validation processes including FEA, prototyping, or design review cycles
- Ability to collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and procurement teams throughout the product lifecycle
- Professional Engineer licensure through the Oklahoma State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors preferred for senior roles
Design Engineer Jobs in Oklahoma: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a design engineer in Oklahoma?
Most Oklahoma employers require a bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering from an ABET-accredited program as the baseline. From there, many design engineers pursue licensure as a Professional Engineer through the Oklahoma State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, which involves passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam and later the Principles and Practice of Engineering exam after gaining qualifying work experience. Licensure is not mandatory for all design roles, but it is expected for those signing off on engineered drawings or moving into senior positions.
Which companies hire design engineers in Oklahoma?
Oklahoma design engineer roles are posted by Expleo, Northrop Grumman, and TEEMA and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Oklahoma's aerospace, energy, and defense sectors mean design engineering demand is spread across both large primes and the supplier network that supports them throughout the state.
Which Oklahoma cities have the most design engineer jobs?
Oklahoma City, Tulsa, and Norman account for the most design engineer openings in Oklahoma right now. Oklahoma City leads because of its concentration of aerospace and defense employers, energy companies, and government contracting activity, while Tulsa's industrial manufacturing and pipeline infrastructure create strong demand, and Norman benefits from proximity to both the University of Oklahoma's engineering programs and Oklahoma City's employer base.
Are there remote design engineer jobs in Oklahoma?
Yes, but they're rare. Design engineering is fundamentally hands-on work involving physical prototypes, lab access, and on-site collaboration with manufacturing and quality teams, which limits how much of it can move remote. About 22% of design engineer openings tied to Oklahoma are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, and the remote-eligible share is mostly confined to CAD modeling, documentation review, and early-stage concept work that does not require lab or shop floor presence.
How can I get hired as a design engineer in Oklahoma with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to internship-to-hire and new-graduate programs at Oklahoma's major aerospace and energy employers, where Boeing and ONEOK both run structured early-career engineering programs that regularly convert to full-time offers. Co-op programs through the University of Oklahoma and Oklahoma State University engineering schools are another concrete route, as Oklahoma employers actively recruit from both. Candidates without direct design experience can also move laterally from drafting, manufacturing engineering, or quality assurance roles, and building a portfolio of SolidWorks or CATIA projects strengthens any application significantly.
Where can I find and apply to design engineer jobs in Oklahoma?
You can find and apply to design engineer jobs in Oklahoma on Migrate Mate, which lists current Oklahoma openings updated on an ongoing basis. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your background and location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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