Engineering Leader Jobs in Virginia
Engineering Leader jobs in Virginia are in strong demand, with active hiring concentrated in defense technology, cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, and government contracting from the entry level through senior and principal engineering management. Northern Virginia anchors most of the hiring activity, followed by Richmond and Hampton Roads, where large employers including Leidos, Booz Allen Hamilton, and General Dynamics Information Technology maintain significant engineering leadership footprints. Program management, systems engineering leadership, and software development leadership are the specialties Virginia employers recruit for most consistently. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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About M.C. Dean
M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence®. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation’s most recognizable mission critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. The company’s capabilities include electrical power systems, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audio visual, and IT systems. M.C. Dean is headquartered in Tysons, Virginia and employs more than 9,000 professionals who engineer and deploy automated, secure, and resilient power and technology systems; and deliver the management platforms essential for long-term system sustainability.
Why Join Us?
Our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values—agility, expertise, and trust—we foster a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment. At M.C. Dean, we are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity industries.
An ideal candidate will have managed the technical aspects of the engineering, procurement, and construction for the delivery of electrical systems for mission critical facilities. They provide engineering leadership for the functional, physical, commissioning and project engineering disciplines, as well as being responsible for client ownership, engineering finances and engineering meetings.
The Deputy Engineering Leader is responsible for supporting the projects range from $50 to an excess of $200+ million, with square footage of 500,000 to 800,000, and 30-400 people depending on a project’s stage. This is a technical leadership role rather than management of personnel. A deputy engineering leader will be involved with electrical, power, and modular design. Ideally, they are experts in industrialized construction processes.
- Leading complex technical discussions, projects, and/or programs.
- Validating world class technical solutions on projects.
- Ensuring engineering best practices are followed across multiple engineering and solution disciplines.
- Managing technical risk on a project.
- Providing oversight, direction, and technical expertise to engineering teams on a project.
- Leading an engineering discipline to develop new and upcoming engineers and technical experts.
- Preparing client-specific solutions.
- Driving the development and maintenance of project artifacts that are required to ensure success for a project.
- Identifying, recommending, and implementing work process improvements.
- Reviewing technical project details with project leadership.
- Managing the integration of data from multiple company systems and analyzing the data to draw insights on project technical solution.
- Ensuring safety regulations are adhered to and issues identified and resolved.
- Maintaining a positive, assertive relationship with project engineers to achieve project milestones and overall project success.
- Minimum 5+ year’s recent experience in the construction industry with a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, 3+ year’s recent experience in the construction industry with a Master's Degree in Engineering.
- Detailed, motivated, self-starter; must be able to work independently and lead in a team environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Design: background in design and engineering of mission critical facilities. Skill in calculations for electrical construction
- Build: interest in the manufacture of modular builds for electrical construction
- Delivery: serving as onsite liaison, overseeing installation, testing, & commission of electrical construction
- PE License: willingness to obtain Professional Engineer license highly preferred
- Software: Revit MEP, Navisworks, Bluebeam, MS Office, ETAP/SKM, AGI32, etc highly preferred
Abilities:
- Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
- Sitting for extended periods of time.
- Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
- Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.
- Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
- Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
- Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
- Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
- Identify and understand the speech of another person.
We offer an excellent benefits package including:
- A competitive salary
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- 401k Retirement Plan
- Military Reserve pay offset
- Paid maternity leave
Pay Range: USD $104,240.00 - USD $130,300.00 /Yr.
About M.C. Dean
M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence®. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation’s most recognizable mission critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. The company’s capabilities include electrical power systems, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audio visual, and IT systems. M.C. Dean is headquartered in Tysons, Virginia and employs more than 9,000 professionals who engineer and deploy automated, secure, and resilient power and technology systems; and deliver the management platforms essential for long-term system sustainability.
Why Join Us?
Our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values—agility, expertise, and trust—we foster a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment. At M.C. Dean, we are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity industries.
An ideal candidate will have managed the technical aspects of the engineering, procurement, and construction for the delivery of electrical systems for mission critical facilities. They provide engineering leadership for the functional, physical, commissioning and project engineering disciplines, as well as being responsible for client ownership, engineering finances and engineering meetings.
The Deputy Engineering Leader is responsible for supporting the projects range from $50 to an excess of $200+ million, with square footage of 500,000 to 800,000, and 30-400 people depending on a project’s stage. This is a technical leadership role rather than management of personnel. A deputy engineering leader will be involved with electrical, power, and modular design. Ideally, they are experts in industrialized construction processes.
- Leading complex technical discussions, projects, and/or programs.
- Validating world class technical solutions on projects.
- Ensuring engineering best practices are followed across multiple engineering and solution disciplines.
- Managing technical risk on a project.
- Providing oversight, direction, and technical expertise to engineering teams on a project.
- Leading an engineering discipline to develop new and upcoming engineers and technical experts.
- Preparing client-specific solutions.
- Driving the development and maintenance of project artifacts that are required to ensure success for a project.
- Identifying, recommending, and implementing work process improvements.
- Reviewing technical project details with project leadership.
- Managing the integration of data from multiple company systems and analyzing the data to draw insights on project technical solution.
- Ensuring safety regulations are adhered to and issues identified and resolved.
- Maintaining a positive, assertive relationship with project engineers to achieve project milestones and overall project success.
- Minimum 5+ year’s recent experience in the construction industry with a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, 3+ year’s recent experience in the construction industry with a Master's Degree in Engineering.
- Detailed, motivated, self-starter; must be able to work independently and lead in a team environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Design: background in design and engineering of mission critical facilities. Skill in calculations for electrical construction
- Build: interest in the manufacture of modular builds for electrical construction
- Delivery: serving as onsite liaison, overseeing installation, testing, & commission of electrical construction
- PE License: willingness to obtain Professional Engineer license highly preferred
- Software: Revit MEP, Navisworks, Bluebeam, MS Office, ETAP/SKM, AGI32, etc highly preferred
Abilities:
- Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
- Sitting for extended periods of time.
- Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
- Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.
- Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
- Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
- Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
- Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
- Identify and understand the speech of another person.
We offer an excellent benefits package including:
- A competitive salary
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- 401k Retirement Plan
- Military Reserve pay offset
- Paid maternity leave
Pay Range: USD $104,240.00 - USD $130,300.00 /Yr.
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What Virginia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in engineering leader jobs across Virginia.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a closely related technical field required
- Seven or more years of engineering experience including direct team leadership responsibility
- Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional engineering teams and deliver complex technical programs
- Experience working within defense, federal contracting, or regulated government IT environments preferred
- Proficiency with agile development frameworks, systems engineering lifecycle, or DevSecOps practices
- Active or eligible security clearance, with many Virginia roles requiring Secret or Top Secret clearance
Engineering Leader Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a engineering leader in Virginia?
Most engineering leaders in Virginia move into the role after several years in a hands-on engineering position, typically starting with a bachelor's degree in an engineering or computer science discipline. Virginia does not require a state-issued management license for engineering leadership, though roles in defense contracting frequently require a security clearance and may favor candidates with a Professional Engineer license issued through the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation. Strong technical depth combined with demonstrated team ownership is what Virginia employers look for most.
Which companies hire engineering leaders in Virginia?
Employers hiring engineering leaders in Virginia right now include M.C. Dean, Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, and Augmentis, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Virginia's concentration of federal agencies and defense primes means many of these openings are with government contractors, systems integrators, or technology firms holding long-term federal contracts.
Which Virginia cities have the most engineering leader jobs?
Richmond, Tysons, and Dulles have the most engineering leader openings in Virginia. Northern Virginia drives the largest share due to its dense cluster of defense contractors, federal agencies, and cloud infrastructure companies, while Richmond and Hampton Roads attract engineering leadership roles tied to energy, manufacturing, and naval systems programs based in those regions.
Are there remote engineering leader jobs in Virginia?
Yes, and more than many management roles, because engineering leadership often involves coordinating distributed teams and managing software-driven programs. About 100% of engineering leader openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the tech-heavy nature of the market. Roles focused on cloud, software, and cybersecurity programs tend to offer the most schedule flexibility, while on-site requirements are common for positions with classified work or hardware development responsibilities.
How can I get hired as a engineering leader in Virginia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into a team lead or tech lead role within a Virginia employer rather than applying directly for an engineering manager title. Large contractors such as Leidos, SAIC, and Northrop Grumman hire associate engineers and program analysts who take on informal leadership responsibilities over time. Gaining a security clearance early, even at the Secret level, significantly widens the pool of Virginia roles available. A PMP credential or Agile certification also helps candidates from adjacent roles like project coordinator or senior individual contributor make the transition into formal leadership.
Where can I find and apply to engineering leader jobs in Virginia?
You can find and apply to engineering leader jobs in Virginia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Virginia openings updated regularly. Search the listings, find roles that match your experience and location preferences, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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