Engineering Manager Jobs in Alabama
Engineering Manager jobs in Alabama concentrate in aerospace and defense, automotive manufacturing, and civil infrastructure, with growing demand in semiconductor fabrication and chemical processing as the state's industrial base expands. Huntsville, Birmingham, and Mobile are the primary hiring markets, anchored by employers such as Boeing, Austal USA, and Mercedes-Benz U.S. International. The most in-demand specialties are systems engineering management, manufacturing operations, and construction project leadership. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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INTRODUCTION
ECS Limited is seeking an experienced engineering leader to manage our Birmingham office. As the Engineering Branch Manager, you will oversee engineering projects, staff, business development, and day-to-day operations for the branch.
Responsibilities:
- Manage multidisciplinary engineering projects including geotechnical and construction materials projects.
- Assemble project teams and provide leadership throughout the full project lifecycle.
- Oversee project financials, resource allocation, schedules, and deliverables.
- Ensure quality control, safety standards, and engineering best practices are maintained.
- Perform technical review of engineering designs, drawings, plans, and specifications.
- Pursue new business opportunities through networking, proposals, and client relationships.
- Manage branch budgets, forecasts, hiring, and staff development.
- Promote company values, positive culture, and high employee engagement.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:
- 10+ years of technical and managerial experience.
- Demonstrated leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- Strong business acumen with P&L experience.
- Excellent project management and organizational abilities.
- Committed to safety and engineering excellence.
- Knowledge of local/regional engineering climate preferred.
REQUIRED EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS:
- BS in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited college/university with a concentration in geotechnical engineering.
PREFERRED EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS:
- MS in Civil Engineering with geotechnical emphasis.
- Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or Professional Geologist (PG) preferred; If unlicensed, ability to obtain licensure within six months of hire required.
WHO WE ARE:
ECS Group of Companies (ECS) was founded in 1988 with the goal to raise the standards of professional engineering consulting. Today, we are a leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental and building science + infrastructure consulting services. We are employee-owned with more than 3,200 employees in 125 offices and testing facilities coast to coast. ECS is currently ranked #60 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2026), #148 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2025) and #38 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List (June 2026).
ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more, click here.
INTRODUCTION
ECS Limited is seeking an experienced engineering leader to manage our Birmingham office. As the Engineering Branch Manager, you will oversee engineering projects, staff, business development, and day-to-day operations for the branch.
Responsibilities:
- Manage multidisciplinary engineering projects including geotechnical and construction materials projects.
- Assemble project teams and provide leadership throughout the full project lifecycle.
- Oversee project financials, resource allocation, schedules, and deliverables.
- Ensure quality control, safety standards, and engineering best practices are maintained.
- Perform technical review of engineering designs, drawings, plans, and specifications.
- Pursue new business opportunities through networking, proposals, and client relationships.
- Manage branch budgets, forecasts, hiring, and staff development.
- Promote company values, positive culture, and high employee engagement.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:
- 10+ years of technical and managerial experience.
- Demonstrated leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- Strong business acumen with P&L experience.
- Excellent project management and organizational abilities.
- Committed to safety and engineering excellence.
- Knowledge of local/regional engineering climate preferred.
REQUIRED EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS:
- BS in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited college/university with a concentration in geotechnical engineering.
PREFERRED EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS:
- MS in Civil Engineering with geotechnical emphasis.
- Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or Professional Geologist (PG) preferred; If unlicensed, ability to obtain licensure within six months of hire required.
WHO WE ARE:
ECS Group of Companies (ECS) was founded in 1988 with the goal to raise the standards of professional engineering consulting. Today, we are a leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental and building science + infrastructure consulting services. We are employee-owned with more than 3,200 employees in 125 offices and testing facilities coast to coast. ECS is currently ranked #60 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2026), #148 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2025) and #38 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List (June 2026).
ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more, click here.
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Engineering Manager Job Market in Alabama
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Who's Hiring
- Lockheed Martin13
- Northrop Grumman3
- KBR2
- First Solar2
- North Wind2
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Electronics & Hardware
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Alabama Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in engineering manager jobs across Alabama.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution
- Professional Engineer license issued or recognized by the Alabama Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors preferred for civil and structural roles
- Five or more years of engineering experience with at least two years in a people-leadership capacity
- Demonstrated experience managing cross-functional teams on large-scale manufacturing or defense programs
- Proficiency with project management frameworks such as Agile, Lean, or PMBOK in an engineering environment
- Strong familiarity with regulatory and safety standards relevant to Alabama's aerospace, automotive, or heavy industry sectors
Engineering Manager Jobs in Alabama: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a engineering manager in Alabama?
Most engineering managers in Alabama reach the role by combining a bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline with several years of hands-on engineering experience before moving into leadership. For those in civil, structural, or environmental work, holding an active Professional Engineer license through the Alabama Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors strengthens candidacy considerably. Employers in aerospace and defense often look for candidates who have led small teams or served as a technical lead before pursuing formal management roles.
Which companies hire engineering managers in Alabama?
Companies currently hiring engineering managers in Alabama include Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and KBR, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Alabama's concentration of aerospace, automotive, and shipbuilding employers means engineering manager demand is spread across both large prime contractors and their regional supplier networks.
Which Alabama cities have the most engineering manager jobs?
Huntsville, Courtland, and Birmingham lead Alabama in engineering manager openings. Huntsville dominates because of the concentration of defense contractors and NASA-affiliated programs at Redstone Arsenal, while Birmingham draws from a broad base of construction, utilities, and healthcare infrastructure work, and Mobile's shipbuilding and port industries generate consistent demand for manufacturing and marine engineering leadership.
Are there remote engineering manager jobs in Alabama?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely desk-based fields because engineering managers in Alabama frequently oversee production floors, construction sites, or lab environments that require an on-site presence. About 33% of engineering manager openings tied to Alabama are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most roles. The positions most likely to offer remote or hybrid flexibility are those focused on program planning, systems architecture, or software engineering management rather than direct manufacturing oversight.
How can I get hired as a engineering manager in Alabama with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving from a senior individual-contributor engineering role into a team lead or project engineer position, which large Alabama employers treat as the proving ground for management. Companies such as Boeing in Huntsville and Austal USA in Mobile run structured rotational and early-career development programs that expose engineers to cross-functional coordination and budget oversight before a formal management title. Building toward a Professional Engineer license through the Alabama Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors signals readiness for leadership in regulated industries and gives candidates a concrete edge over peers without it.
Where can I find and apply to engineering manager jobs in Alabama?
You can find and apply to engineering manager jobs in Alabama on Migrate Mate, which lists current Alabama openings from employers across the state. Search the listings, find the roles that match your background and location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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