Engineering Manager Jobs in Arizona
Engineering Manager jobs in Arizona are in strong demand, with active hiring concentrated in aerospace and defense, semiconductor manufacturing, technology, and construction sectors at levels from early-career team leads to senior directors overseeing large organizations. Phoenix, Tempe, and Tucson anchor most of the hiring, with established employers like Intel, Raytheon Technologies, and Banner Health consistently posting engineering manager openings across their Arizona operations. The most sought-after specialties include systems engineering management, hardware and semiconductor program leadership, and infrastructure and construction project management. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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The electrical technical team provides support of projects across the Nuclear Services Group including technical evaluations to support minor and major modifications of low and medium voltage AC systems including main generator systems, electrical protection systems, control systems, power distribution systems, transformers, switchgear, panels, motors, and DC distribution systems including batteries, inverters, and chargers.
Unit Leadership & Management: Serve as the focal point for initial unit contact to Management, Project Managers (PMs), and other internal constituents. Direct/assign work to the unit to balance activities between work groups and individuals. Approve timesheets and expense reports. Conduct unit’s annual performance appraisals. Support management in recruiting new employees- Quality Control & Technical Oversight: Maintain responsibility for the unit’s quality; establish and enforce quality standards for the unit through the Lead Engineers. Certify design documents as required by state and local client and code requirements. Demonstrate technical leadership, providing resolution to technical issues either through own knowledge or by coordination with Subject Matter Expert
- Project Management & Client Relations: Work with Project Managers, ensure unit’s responsibility to meet budget and schedule for assigned projects. Approve engineering documents produced by the unit. Lead proposal preparation with input for scope and budget to PMs. Develop professional relationships with client counterparts. Assist in marketing the unit’s expertise/abilities to clients
- Staff Development & Performance: Provide timely and appropriate performance feedback and coaching. Promote professional development of staff (e.g., professional license, certifications, training, mentoring, and client qualifications)
- Administrative Support: Support company policies and procedures. Support maintenance of short- and long-range staffing plans based on work projections
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university
- A minimum of 6 years of experience in design engineering in power generation or nuclear power with at least 2 of those years of experience as a group lead or supervisor
- Professional Engineering License is required
- Advanced knowledge of applicable codes and standards
- Excellent writing, presentation, and communication skills
- Ability to travel up to 10% of the time; duration of travel may vary depending on project and technical team needs, typically a few days
- Ability to motivate team and achieve goals through positive, winning attitude and effective leadership style
- Proven experience with a high level of decision making, directing and overseeing routine and advanced technical work performed by others
- Ability to obtain unescorted access to a nuclear power plant
Please CLICK HERE to learn more about the potential Benefits you may be eligible to receive with this role and working here at ENERCON.
The compensation range listed is a good-faith estimate of the compensation expected for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, geographic location, and internal equity.
Some positions may be performed remotely in one or more U.S. states. Compensation is aligned with applicable pay transparency requirements and reflects expected compensation at the time of posting.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future employer sponsorship. We ask all candidates this question to better understand work authorization and any potential sponsorship needs. Employment is contingent upon passing pre-employment and random drug/alcohol screenings, background checks, and annual motor vehicle record reviews per company and client policies.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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- Glendale, AZ (Suburb of Phoenix)
- Naperville, IL (Suburb of Chicago)
- Fort Worth, TX
- Plano, TX (Suburb of Dallas)
- San Luis Obispo, CA
The electrical technical team provides support of projects across the Nuclear Services Group including technical evaluations to support minor and major modifications of low and medium voltage AC systems including main generator systems, electrical protection systems, control systems, power distribution systems, transformers, switchgear, panels, motors, and DC distribution systems including batteries, inverters, and chargers.
Unit Leadership & Management: Serve as the focal point for initial unit contact to Management, Project Managers (PMs), and other internal constituents. Direct/assign work to the unit to balance activities between work groups and individuals. Approve timesheets and expense reports. Conduct unit’s annual performance appraisals. Support management in recruiting new employees- Quality Control & Technical Oversight: Maintain responsibility for the unit’s quality; establish and enforce quality standards for the unit through the Lead Engineers. Certify design documents as required by state and local client and code requirements. Demonstrate technical leadership, providing resolution to technical issues either through own knowledge or by coordination with Subject Matter Expert
- Project Management & Client Relations: Work with Project Managers, ensure unit’s responsibility to meet budget and schedule for assigned projects. Approve engineering documents produced by the unit. Lead proposal preparation with input for scope and budget to PMs. Develop professional relationships with client counterparts. Assist in marketing the unit’s expertise/abilities to clients
- Staff Development & Performance: Provide timely and appropriate performance feedback and coaching. Promote professional development of staff (e.g., professional license, certifications, training, mentoring, and client qualifications)
- Administrative Support: Support company policies and procedures. Support maintenance of short- and long-range staffing plans based on work projections
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university
- A minimum of 6 years of experience in design engineering in power generation or nuclear power with at least 2 of those years of experience as a group lead or supervisor
- Professional Engineering License is required
- Advanced knowledge of applicable codes and standards
- Excellent writing, presentation, and communication skills
- Ability to travel up to 10% of the time; duration of travel may vary depending on project and technical team needs, typically a few days
- Ability to motivate team and achieve goals through positive, winning attitude and effective leadership style
- Proven experience with a high level of decision making, directing and overseeing routine and advanced technical work performed by others
- Ability to obtain unescorted access to a nuclear power plant
Please CLICK HERE to learn more about the potential Benefits you may be eligible to receive with this role and working here at ENERCON.
The compensation range listed is a good-faith estimate of the compensation expected for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, geographic location, and internal equity.
Some positions may be performed remotely in one or more U.S. states. Compensation is aligned with applicable pay transparency requirements and reflects expected compensation at the time of posting.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future employer sponsorship. We ask all candidates this question to better understand work authorization and any potential sponsorship needs. Employment is contingent upon passing pre-employment and random drug/alcohol screenings, background checks, and annual motor vehicle record reviews per company and client policies.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
AI Disclosure & Accommodations
- Human Decisions: All final hiring decisions are made solely by human reviewers.
- Your Rights: To request an accommodation or opt out of any automated review and/or communication, email recruiting@enercon.com before applying.
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Engineering Manager Job Market in Arizona
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- Technology & Software
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- Electronics & Hardware
- Energy
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What Arizona Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in engineering manager jobs across Arizona.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or a closely related technical field required
- Five or more years of progressively responsible engineering experience in industry
- Demonstrated experience leading and mentoring engineering teams of five or more
- Proficiency with project management methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, or PMP
- Experience in Arizona's dominant sectors: aerospace, semiconductor, defense, or construction
- Strong cross-functional communication skills working with product, operations, and executive teams
Engineering Manager Jobs in Arizona: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a engineering manager in Arizona?
Most engineering manager roles in Arizona require a bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical discipline, though many hiring employers prefer a master's degree for senior positions. Arizona does not require a separate state management license, but engineers who sign off on public projects must hold an active Professional Engineer license issued by the Arizona State Board of Technical Registration. Candidates typically advance from senior individual contributor roles after building team leadership experience within Arizona's aerospace, semiconductor, or construction industries.
Which companies hire engineering managers in Arizona?
Employers hiring engineering managers in Arizona right now include Honeywell Aerospace, Waymo, and HonorHealth, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Arizona's concentration of defense contractors, chip manufacturers, and large health systems means engineering manager demand is distributed across multiple high-growth industries rather than clustering in a single sector.
Which Arizona cities have the most engineering manager jobs?
Phoenix, Tempe, and Scottsdale account for the most engineering manager openings in Arizona. Phoenix dominates because of its sheer concentration of technology campuses, defense contractors, and corporate headquarters, while Tempe and Chandler draw heavily from Intel's semiconductor operations and a growing cluster of software and hardware companies, and Tucson contributes meaningfully through Raytheon Technologies and the University of Arizona's research and commercialization ecosystem.
Are there remote engineering manager jobs in Arizona?
Yes, but they are less common than in purely software-focused roles, since many engineering manager positions in Arizona involve overseeing lab, fabrication, or field operations that require on-site presence. About 33% of engineering manager openings tied to Arizona are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with the remote share concentrated in software engineering management and program management roles rather than hardware or manufacturing leadership.
How can I get hired as a engineering manager in Arizona with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into a team lead or technical lead role first, which Arizona employers across aerospace and semiconductor sectors routinely use as a proving ground for management candidates. Intel's Arizona operations and Raytheon Technologies regularly hire associate engineering leads and project coordinators as stepping stones toward full management roles. Earning a Project Management Professional credential or completing a graduate engineering program at Arizona State University or the University of Arizona strengthens a management candidacy significantly for candidates without formal leadership history.
Where can I find and apply to engineering manager jobs in Arizona?
You can find and apply to engineering manager jobs in Arizona on Migrate Mate, which lists current Arizona openings updated regularly. Search the listings, find roles that match your background and the industries you want to work in, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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