Engineering Design Manager Jobs in North Carolina
Engineering Design Manager jobs in North Carolina are steadily active, with consistent demand across advanced manufacturing, aerospace and defense, and semiconductor and electronics sectors, drawing candidates from early-career leads through senior principals. Charlotte, Raleigh, and the Research Triangle Park corridor account for the heaviest concentration of openings, where established employers like Honeywell, Lenovo, and Siemens Energy maintain long-term engineering operations. Product lifecycle management, systems integration, and electromechanical design are the specialties most consistently sought by North Carolina hiring teams. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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STV has an immediate need in our Charlotte, NC or Raleigh, NC office for a Hydraulics Designer - Transportation in our Transportation & Infrastructure division.
The ideal candidate is an individual who is a self-starter, an excellent communicator, and possesses a solid understanding of water resources and civil engineering principles.
This is an excellent opportunity for a creative, self-motivated, and detail-oriented professional who enjoys being part of a strong team environment! Will also have opportunities to assist our transportation design efforts, providing geometric design for road and bridge projects (these skills are not required and can be learned on numerous projects).
Responsibilities include:
- Assist in delivering innovative, quality drainage designs on primarily NCDOT projects in NC and the Southeast
- Use hydrologic and hydraulic design software such as OpenRoads Designer (StormCAD), HEC-HMS, and HEC-RAS
- Use CADD and mapping software including MicroStation, OpenRoads, and ESRI ArcGIS
- Prepare various technical reports in support of transportation project drainage designs
- Produce quality deliverables within the established schedule and budget
- Prepare Storm Water Management Reports and culvert/bridge hydrologic & hydraulic studies
- Provide professional design services for transportation improvement projects, including storm drains, culverts, storm water management, stormwater BMPs, ESD/LID facilities, and erosion and sediment control
- Coordinate permitting through various water management districts including NPDES permit requirements of municipalities and other government entities
- Participate in project meetings with client teams
- Assist with the development of specifications, cost estimates, and technical reports
- Establish working relationships with internal disciples and project managers within STV
Required Skills:
- The ideal candidate will have a B.S. in Engineering
- M.S. in Engineering is a plus
- 0-5 years of experience of Water Resources Engineering / Transportation Drainage Design- design of storm drain systems, culverts, storm water management facilities, BMPs, erosion and sediment control, hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, floodplain studies, environmental permitting, and cost estimating
- Strong attention to detail with tendency to self-check work prior to formal QC
- Experience working with NCDOT and other NC municipalities is desired
- Strong inter-personal skills for client interaction and collaboration with other engineering disciplines
- Ability to obtain an NC PE License preferred
This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
Compensation Range:
STV offers the following benefits • Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) • Disability insurance • Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment • 401(k) Plan • Retirement Counseling • Employee Assistance Program • Paid Time Off • Paid Holidays • Back-Up Dependent Care • Parental Leave • Continuing Education Program • Professional Licensure and Society Memberships
STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.
Not sure this role is the perfect match? We encourage you to apply if STV’s work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates don’t always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.
STV has an immediate need in our Charlotte, NC or Raleigh, NC office for a Hydraulics Designer - Transportation in our Transportation & Infrastructure division.
The ideal candidate is an individual who is a self-starter, an excellent communicator, and possesses a solid understanding of water resources and civil engineering principles.
This is an excellent opportunity for a creative, self-motivated, and detail-oriented professional who enjoys being part of a strong team environment! Will also have opportunities to assist our transportation design efforts, providing geometric design for road and bridge projects (these skills are not required and can be learned on numerous projects).
Responsibilities include:
- Assist in delivering innovative, quality drainage designs on primarily NCDOT projects in NC and the Southeast
- Use hydrologic and hydraulic design software such as OpenRoads Designer (StormCAD), HEC-HMS, and HEC-RAS
- Use CADD and mapping software including MicroStation, OpenRoads, and ESRI ArcGIS
- Prepare various technical reports in support of transportation project drainage designs
- Produce quality deliverables within the established schedule and budget
- Prepare Storm Water Management Reports and culvert/bridge hydrologic & hydraulic studies
- Provide professional design services for transportation improvement projects, including storm drains, culverts, storm water management, stormwater BMPs, ESD/LID facilities, and erosion and sediment control
- Coordinate permitting through various water management districts including NPDES permit requirements of municipalities and other government entities
- Participate in project meetings with client teams
- Assist with the development of specifications, cost estimates, and technical reports
- Establish working relationships with internal disciples and project managers within STV
Required Skills:
- The ideal candidate will have a B.S. in Engineering
- M.S. in Engineering is a plus
- 0-5 years of experience of Water Resources Engineering / Transportation Drainage Design- design of storm drain systems, culverts, storm water management facilities, BMPs, erosion and sediment control, hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, floodplain studies, environmental permitting, and cost estimating
- Strong attention to detail with tendency to self-check work prior to formal QC
- Experience working with NCDOT and other NC municipalities is desired
- Strong inter-personal skills for client interaction and collaboration with other engineering disciplines
- Ability to obtain an NC PE License preferred
This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
Compensation Range:
STV offers the following benefits • Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) • Disability insurance • Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment • 401(k) Plan • Retirement Counseling • Employee Assistance Program • Paid Time Off • Paid Holidays • Back-Up Dependent Care • Parental Leave • Continuing Education Program • Professional Licensure and Society Memberships
STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.
Not sure this role is the perfect match? We encourage you to apply if STV’s work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates don’t always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.
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The qualifications that appear most often in engineering design manager jobs across North Carolina.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or related engineering discipline required
- Five or more years of engineering experience with demonstrated team leadership
- Proficiency in CAD platforms such as CATIA, SolidWorks, or Creo
- Experience managing cross-functional design projects from concept through production release
- Familiarity with DFMEA, GD&T, and design-for-manufacturability standards
- Strong communication skills for coordinating with manufacturing, procurement, and quality teams
Engineering Design Manager Jobs in North Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a engineering design manager in North Carolina?
Most engineering design managers in North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or systems engineering, often paired with a Professional Engineer license issued through the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors. The PE credential is not universally required but carries significant weight with aerospace, defense, and infrastructure employers in the state. Candidates typically move into the manager role after several years as a senior design or project engineer.
Which companies hire engineering design managers in North Carolina?
Employers hiring engineering design managers in North Carolina right now include Benesch, Siemens, and Eaton, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. North Carolina's concentration of advanced manufacturing and defense contractors along the I-85 corridor and around Research Triangle Park means large, established engineering teams are among the most active sources of these openings.
Which North Carolina cities have the most engineering design manager jobs?
Raleigh, Wendell, and Wilmington have the most engineering design manager openings in North Carolina. Charlotte draws volume from its large manufacturing and energy sector employers, while Raleigh and the Research Triangle Park area benefit from a dense cluster of technology, semiconductor, and defense contractors that maintain substantial in-house engineering design teams.
Are there remote engineering design manager jobs in North Carolina?
Yes, but they're uncommon. Engineering design managers typically oversee hands-on teams and collaborate directly with manufacturing and prototyping operations, which limits how much of the role can move remote. About 50% of engineering design manager openings tied to North Carolina are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with the remote portion concentrated in software-adjacent design or systems architecture responsibilities rather than traditional product development.
How can I get hired as a engineering design manager in North Carolina with little or no experience?
The most realistic path is securing a design engineer or senior individual-contributor role first, then moving into a lead or manager position after demonstrating project ownership. North Carolina employers like Honeywell and Siemens Energy recruit new engineers through university partnerships with NC State, UNC Charlotte, and Duke, and many run formal rotational or associate engineer programs that build the cross-functional exposure hiring managers look for. Earning a PE license or completing a PMP credential strengthens a promotion case considerably.
Where can I find and apply to engineering design manager jobs in North Carolina?
You can find and apply to engineering design manager jobs in North Carolina on Migrate Mate, which lists current North Carolina openings from employers across the state. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your experience and location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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