Engineering Jobs in Baltimore, MD
Engineering jobs in Baltimore are concentrated in defense, biomedical research, and infrastructure, with major activity in the Inner Harbor area, Locust Point, and the Bayview corridor. Employers hiring right now include Fearless, Northrop Grumman, and WSP. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Top employerFearless
Work type62% Remote
Top credentialBachelor's degree in engineering
Companies hiring7
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Director, MEP Engineering Operations - Baltimore, MD
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Bala Consulting Engineers
Director, MEP Engineering Operations - Baltimore, MD
Baltimore, Maryland
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Civil & Environmental Engineering Business Line Leader (Multiple Locations)
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Burns & McDonnell
Civil & Environmental Engineering Business Line Leader (Multiple Locations)
Baltimore, Maryland
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Intermediate Professional, Electrical Engineering
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WSP
Intermediate Professional, Electrical Engineering
Baltimore, Maryland
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Senior Drupal Developer, (Senior Consultant, Engineering & Technical Services)
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Fearless
Senior Drupal Developer, (Senior Consultant, Engineering & Technical Services)
Baltimore, Maryland
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Manager of Data Engineering
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Rippling
Manager of Data Engineering
Baltimore, Maryland
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Director, MEP Engineering Operations - Baltimore, MD
Bala Consulting Engineers·Baltimore, Maryland
Job functions:
$165k - $205k/yr
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
201-500 employees
Job Description
Bala Consulting Engineers is a 200-person engineering firm headquartered in Philadelphia, PA with full-service offices in New York, NY, Boston, MA, Baltimore, MD and Washington, DC.
Bala is a dynamic growth-oriented company, built on relationships with our clients, staff, and industry partners. At Bala you will enjoy an exceptional employee experience that results in a successful career based on collaboration, leadership, and personal development.
The Director, MEP Operations will be responsible for expanding all the engineering practice groups in the Baltimore, MD region while collaborating with the office senior staff members and other leaders across the enterprise. This position is responsible for furthering Bala’s exposure/reputation in the market, helping to expand the size and capabilities of the group, and will also share in the responsibility for top and bottom-line results. The Director of MEP Ops will provide leadership in a manner which will continue to ensure a cohesive and collaborative environment, while promoting Bala’s culture in the Baltimore area office, located in Nottingham, MD.
Reporting to the Enterprise Chief Operating Officer , the Director of MEP (Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Engineering) Operations will be responsible for developing and managing client relationships, ensuring that Bala is providing best-in-class service, and driving established project management practices in a way that ensures project profitability. The Director MEP Ops will work with the Director of Business Development to focus on direct sales efforts, including developing and maintaining client relationships, and delivering new projects and opportunities. This position will also collaborate with the operations and business development leads of the other offices, sharing knowledge and resources, and cultivating and closing new business. The ideal candidate will be a highly credible, well-regarded engineer in the area with a strong professional network and a following of clients and colleagues engaged in long term relationships .
The Director of MEP Ops will broadly add value to the company and will help to enhance Bala’s reputation as a world-class organization, competing with other top firms nationally. In this role, this individual is expected to enhance Bala’s visibility and reputation in the region as well as providing technical expertise and experience.
This will include the following responsibilities:
- Develop short and long-term strategic plans as well as annual operating budgets and share ownership of performance against those plans.
- Contribute to meeting or exceeding specific revenue and profit goals and company objectives.
- Define/refine operational KPIs that drive bottom line growth; drive accountability of performance against metrics.
- Develop/retain relationships with clients by gaining an understanding of clients’ business models to provide them with tailored solutions.
- Provide strategic input to the leadership team. Collaborate with Managing Partners, sharing knowledge, tools, and resources to cross-sell services and products.
- Work closely with Director of Business Development, supporting direct sales efforts including proposal generation, closing new projects, contract negotiations, and developing and maintaining client relationships.
- Establish goals and objectives and prepare long term forecasts in collaboration with Marketing and Business Development.
- Build and support a highly engaged and collaborative work environment. Assist in building out the design team by recruiting and retaining qualified technical production and project management staff.
- Identify high performing staff members and provide career path and advancement plans.
- Maintain clear communications with staff concerning operational practices, goals and objectives, performance, and enterprise awareness.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- A bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering is required, as is a Professional Engineering License (“PE”)
- 15+ years of experience in the industry is required with a proven track record in both project management and design.
- Experience in one or more of the following would be ideal: Commercial Development, Multifamily, Life Sciences, Public or Private Education, and Corporate facilities.
- Highly technical engineering skills with a deep understanding of the field combined with sound business and financial acumen.
- Proven ability to build strong client relationships, quickly establish rapport, and gain an understanding of the client's unique challenges. Ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
- Broad experience in developing and managing high performance teams – a history of positive employee relations combined with an ability to interact in a positive manner with the entire workforce and all levels of management.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to evaluate talent, identify needs, and hire technically proficient staff. Ability to create an enriched work environment, motivating staff to reach their highest potential.
- Superior written and verbal communication, listening, and project management skills with ability to adapt, multi-task, and manage multiple priorities.
As a multi-discipline engineering firm, Bala is a leader in innovative designs for building systems in High Rise, Mission Critical, Multi-Unit Housing, Commercial Office, Higher Education, Transportation, Adaptive Reuse and Life Science facilities.
Bala’s compensation package includes a benefits package along with market competitive salary structure. Our culture creates an environment where relationships thrive and careers flourish.
Bala offers comprehensive benefits:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance package
- 401(k) with employer match
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- Up to (5) weeks of PTO based on years of experience and (8) paid holidays
- 8 hours of Volunteer Time Off
- Tuition and Licensure Reimbursement
- Federal Student Loan Assistance including match up to $5,250 per year
- Section 529 Plan (College Saving Plan)
- Employee Referral Program
- Full-time onsite roles qualify for one day remote work
Follow us @balaconsultingengineers on Instagram and LinkedIn
Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Bala Consulting Engineer’s HR/Recruiting Department to submit resumes. This approval must be in the form of a valid fully executed contract for service as well as a request to submit candidates to a specific job opening. Bala Consulting Engineers will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place, or for positions for which candidates have not been specifically requested.
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Bala Consulting Engineers
Director, MEP Engineering Operations - Baltimore, MD
Baltimore, Maryland
Added 1d ago201-500 employees
Job functions:
$165k - $205k/yr
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
Job Description
Bala Consulting Engineers is a 200-person engineering firm headquartered in Philadelphia, PA with full-service offices in New York, NY, Boston, MA, Baltimore, MD and Washington, DC.
Bala is a dynamic growth-oriented company, built on relationships with our clients, staff, and industry partners. At Bala you will enjoy an exceptional employee experience that results in a successful career based on collaboration, leadership, and personal development.
The Director, MEP Operations will be responsible for expanding all the engineering practice groups in the Baltimore, MD region while collaborating with the office senior staff members and other leaders across the enterprise. This position is responsible for furthering Bala’s exposure/reputation in the market, helping to expand the size and capabilities of the group, and will also share in the responsibility for top and bottom-line results. The Director of MEP Ops will provide leadership in a manner which will continue to ensure a cohesive and collaborative environment, while promoting Bala’s culture in the Baltimore area office, located in Nottingham, MD.
Reporting to the Enterprise Chief Operating Officer , the Director of MEP (Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Engineering) Operations will be responsible for developing and managing client relationships, ensuring that Bala is providing best-in-class service, and driving established project management practices in a way that ensures project profitability. The Director MEP Ops will work with the Director of Business Development to focus on direct sales efforts, including developing and maintaining client relationships, and delivering new projects and opportunities. This position will also collaborate with the operations and business development leads of the other offices, sharing knowledge and resources, and cultivating and closing new business. The ideal candidate will be a highly credible, well-regarded engineer in the area with a strong professional network and a following of clients and colleagues engaged in long term relationships .
The Director of MEP Ops will broadly add value to the company and will help to enhance Bala’s reputation as a world-class organization, competing with other top firms nationally. In this role, this individual is expected to enhance Bala’s visibility and reputation in the region as well as providing technical expertise and experience.
This will include the following responsibilities:
- Develop short and long-term strategic plans as well as annual operating budgets and share ownership of performance against those plans.
- Contribute to meeting or exceeding specific revenue and profit goals and company objectives.
- Define/refine operational KPIs that drive bottom line growth; drive accountability of performance against metrics.
- Develop/retain relationships with clients by gaining an understanding of clients’ business models to provide them with tailored solutions.
- Provide strategic input to the leadership team. Collaborate with Managing Partners, sharing knowledge, tools, and resources to cross-sell services and products.
- Work closely with Director of Business Development, supporting direct sales efforts including proposal generation, closing new projects, contract negotiations, and developing and maintaining client relationships.
- Establish goals and objectives and prepare long term forecasts in collaboration with Marketing and Business Development.
- Build and support a highly engaged and collaborative work environment. Assist in building out the design team by recruiting and retaining qualified technical production and project management staff.
- Identify high performing staff members and provide career path and advancement plans.
- Maintain clear communications with staff concerning operational practices, goals and objectives, performance, and enterprise awareness.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- A bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering is required, as is a Professional Engineering License (“PE”)
- 15+ years of experience in the industry is required with a proven track record in both project management and design.
- Experience in one or more of the following would be ideal: Commercial Development, Multifamily, Life Sciences, Public or Private Education, and Corporate facilities.
- Highly technical engineering skills with a deep understanding of the field combined with sound business and financial acumen.
- Proven ability to build strong client relationships, quickly establish rapport, and gain an understanding of the client's unique challenges. Ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
- Broad experience in developing and managing high performance teams – a history of positive employee relations combined with an ability to interact in a positive manner with the entire workforce and all levels of management.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to evaluate talent, identify needs, and hire technically proficient staff. Ability to create an enriched work environment, motivating staff to reach their highest potential.
- Superior written and verbal communication, listening, and project management skills with ability to adapt, multi-task, and manage multiple priorities.
As a multi-discipline engineering firm, Bala is a leader in innovative designs for building systems in High Rise, Mission Critical, Multi-Unit Housing, Commercial Office, Higher Education, Transportation, Adaptive Reuse and Life Science facilities.
Bala’s compensation package includes a benefits package along with market competitive salary structure. Our culture creates an environment where relationships thrive and careers flourish.
Bala offers comprehensive benefits:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance package
- 401(k) with employer match
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- Up to (5) weeks of PTO based on years of experience and (8) paid holidays
- 8 hours of Volunteer Time Off
- Tuition and Licensure Reimbursement
- Federal Student Loan Assistance including match up to $5,250 per year
- Section 529 Plan (College Saving Plan)
- Employee Referral Program
- Full-time onsite roles qualify for one day remote work
Follow us @balaconsultingengineers on Instagram and LinkedIn
Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Bala Consulting Engineer’s HR/Recruiting Department to submit resumes. This approval must be in the form of a valid fully executed contract for service as well as a request to submit candidates to a specific job opening. Bala Consulting Engineers will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place, or for positions for which candidates have not been specifically requested.
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- Fearless13
- Northrop Grumman13
- WSP4
- Rippling4
- Burns & McDonnell4
Engineering Jobs in Baltimore: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a engineering job in Baltimore?
Baltimore's strongest engineering hiring comes from defense contractors, biomedical device firms, water and transportation infrastructure agencies, and the port-related industrial sector. Candidates who focus on Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory's orbit, the Maryland Port Administration corridor, and federal agency contractors at Fort Meade find the most consistent openings. A clearance, hands-on CAD or systems experience, and familiarity with federal project delivery standards give applicants a real edge here.
Which companies hire engineerings in Baltimore?
Companies currently hiring engineerings in Baltimore include Fearless, Northrop Grumman, and WSP, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Baltimore's employer mix leans heavily toward defense primes, university-affiliated research institutions, port and transit authorities, and mid-size biomedical device manufacturers.
Are there remote engineering jobs in Baltimore?
Yes, though remote availability varies sharply by specialty: software and systems engineering roles can go fully remote, while civil, mechanical, and facilities roles almost always require on-site presence. About 81% of engineering openings tied to Baltimore are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with hybrid arrangements most common among defense IT contractors and research-adjacent analytical roles headquartered downtown or in the Bayview area.
How can I get a engineering job in Baltimore with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Baltimore is through federal contractor internships and co-ops tied to defense and research institutions, which routinely convert to full-time roles. Entry-level candidates do well targeting infrastructure agencies like the Maryland Transit Administration and the Baltimore City Department of Public Works, which hire junior engineers for project support roles. A degree in civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering from a Maryland institution and any hands-on lab or CAD coursework strengthens a local application considerably.
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