Engineering Manager Jobs in San Diego, CA
Engineering Manager jobs in San Diego are concentrated in defense technology, biotech, and software, with hiring clusters in Sorrento Valley, Torrey Pines, and Kearny Mesa. Employers posting right now include General Atomics, Northrop Grumman, and Apple. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Top credentialBachelor's degree
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Water & Wastewater Engineering Project Manager
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Consor
Water & Wastewater Engineering Project Manager
San Diego, California
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Cubic Corporation
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Water & Wastewater Engineering Project Manager
Consor·San Diego, California
Job functions:
$160k - $180k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor of Science
1,001-5,000 employees
Job Description
As a Consor teammate, you’ll join a collaborative network of water and transportation experts dedicated to supporting clients through the entire project lifecycle. You’ll have access to the resources of a large consulting firm while experiencing the community feel of a local team. Grow your career by working on impactful projects that shape inspiring communities—and expand your potential along the way.
- Regular Full-Time
- Remote
What Your Day Will Look Like:
As a Project Manager, you'll lead the planning, design, and delivery of critical water and wastewater infrastructure projects that support communities throughout California. Working with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and stakeholders, you'll oversee projects from initial planning through design and construction while driving technical excellence, client satisfaction, and financial performance.
In this role, you'll serve as a trusted advisor to clients, building and strengthening long-term relationships while helping guide infrastructure investments and project priorities. You'll balance project execution, team leadership, business development, and operational performance to successfully deliver projects on schedule and within budget.
This is an opportunity for a motivated leader to combine engineering expertise, project management, and client-facing responsibilities while helping grow Consor's water and wastewater practice throughout California.
Projected Compensation: $160,000 - $180,000+ DOE
Compensation for candidates with significant experience beyond the minimum requirements may be considered above this range.
Compensation for candidates with significant experience beyond the minimum requirements may be considered above this range.
Location: Candidates must reside in California and hold an active California PE license. Consor offers flexible work arrangements, including remote, hybrid, and in-office options from our California locations in Rancho Cordova, Walnut Creek, Oakland, Santa Clara, Los Angeles, and San Diego.
What You'll Do:
- Drive project execution strategies, proactively identifying risks, resolving challenges, and implementing solutions to keep projects on track and within scope.
- Develop and monitor detailed project work plans, budgets, and resource allocations to ensure efficient use of time and financial performance.
- Lead client presentations, workshops, and stakeholder meetings, translating complex technical concepts into clear, actionable insights.
- Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, permitting requirements, and industry standards throughout all project phases.
- Oversee contract management activities, including scope development, negotiations, change orders, and documentation.
- Champion continuous improvement by implementing best practices, innovative technologies, and process enhancements across projects.
- Partner with business development teams to identify new opportunities, contribute to proposals, and support project pursuits and interviews.
- Monitor project financials, including forecasting, invoicing, and profitability analysis, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Facilitate cross-functional collaboration between engineering, environmental, planning, and construction teams to deliver integrated solutions.
- Act as a strategic advisor to clients, providing guidance on long-term infrastructure planning, capital improvement programs, and system optimization.
What You'll Need:
- Experience managing the planning, design, and delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
- Proven ability to manage project scope, schedule, budget, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Experience building and maintaining client relationships and supporting business development efforts.
- Bachelor of Science in Civil, Environmental, Chemical, or a related engineering discipline.
- 10+ years of water and wastewater engineering experience.
- Active California Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD and Civil 3D is preferred but not required.
This hybrid job operates between an office environment and a field environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones and copy machines. May require occasional exposure to work environments that may include inclement weather, heat, humidity, noise, hazard, atmospheric conditions, and bodies of water, depending on project requirements.
While performing the duties of this job, physical demands of the employee include frequent sitting, moving, standing, talking, hearing, and occasional balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling, grasping, and feeling. This job may occasionally require operating a company vehicle, and lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 35 lbs.
Get to Know Us:
What Benefits You’ll Enjoy:
We invest in us. Because our team members go above, below, and beyond the surface to care for our communities (inside and out), we do our best to take care of you by providing a comprehensive benefits package! Eligibility for some of the benefits outlined below is based on full-time work status; part-time and contingent positions are only eligible based on hours worked. If you have questions, contact careers@consoreng.com (opens in new window).
- Career Growth & Development – Tuition reimbursement program, paid professional training, major license achievement bonus, extensive on-demand learning center, and paid professional memberships.
- Work-Life Alignment – Industry-competitive PTO, seven paid holidays and two floating holidays, flexible work schedules, paid parental leave, and eligibility for hybrid and remote work options for some employees based on role responsibilities.
- Wellness – Medical, dental and vision insurance, employee assistance program, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and HSA and FSA options.
- Life – Employer-paid STD and LTD, employer-paid term life insurance, and retirement 401(k) with company match.
- Community – Quarterly social events, paid group volunteering events, and employee networks and groups.
How Your Career Will Grow:
We know career growth is not always linear or streamlined—it’s often dynamic. You may want to explore a management track, try a new technical track, or move laterally to reposition your skills and talents. No matter what level you join us at or how you want to shape your career, we want Consor to be a place where you can learn and grow.
Why You’ll Love Consor:
You’ll experience a culture where we share in our successes and support one another through challenges. Here, there are countless opportunities to explore your career path by working on projects that help you expand your potential and take your career to new heights! Join our diverse team of experts who live and work alongside client partners, providing thoughtful solutions to create inspiring communities together. Click here (opens in new window) to learn more about Consor.
Consor’s Commitment to Equal Opportunity in the Workplace
Consor welcomes and celebrates equality and diversity in the workplace. We are committed to fostering an environment in which employees and prospective employees are treated with dignity and respect, and where the uniqueness, perspectives, and experiences of individuals are valued. Consor is an equal opportunity employer and maintains employment practices designed to provide equal employment and development opportunities for all employees and applicants, in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Consor also maintains an affirmative action program across its offices and worksites.
If you need more information or special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, contact Human Resources at (786) 275-7370. Persons with hearing and speech impairments can contact Consor by using the Virginia Relay Service, a toll-free telecommunication device for the deaf (TDD). Call 711 for TTY/TDD.
If any applicant believes they have been discriminated against or desires further information or assistance, contact us at (786) 275-7370.
Notices: The above job description is intended to relay a general sense of the position's responsibilities and expectations. It does not describe all tasks that may be assigned. As business demands change, the essential functions of this position may also change. The position requires the successful completion of applicable pre-employment substance screening and background checks.
At Consor, we're committed to recruiting teammates ready to expand their potential. To safeguard candidates, we use only legitimate recruitment practices. Initial outreach is conducted through official Consor email addresses or LinkedIn messaging; be suspicious of any inconsistencies. We do not request personal data, sensitive information or banking details during the application process. Interviews are conducted via phone, in person, or through Microsoft Teams—never through messaging apps or other calling services. All job offers are merit-based, delivered verbally, and followed up by written confirmation. If personal information is required to initiate the hiring process, it will be collected through secure, authorized channels. If ever in doubt, contact careers@consoreng.com (opens in new window).
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Consor
Water & Wastewater Engineering Project Manager
San Diego, California
Added 1d ago1,001-5,000 employees
Job functions:
$160k - $180k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor of Science
Job Description
As a Consor teammate, you’ll join a collaborative network of water and transportation experts dedicated to supporting clients through the entire project lifecycle. You’ll have access to the resources of a large consulting firm while experiencing the community feel of a local team. Grow your career by working on impactful projects that shape inspiring communities—and expand your potential along the way.
- Regular Full-Time
- Remote
What Your Day Will Look Like:
As a Project Manager, you'll lead the planning, design, and delivery of critical water and wastewater infrastructure projects that support communities throughout California. Working with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and stakeholders, you'll oversee projects from initial planning through design and construction while driving technical excellence, client satisfaction, and financial performance.
In this role, you'll serve as a trusted advisor to clients, building and strengthening long-term relationships while helping guide infrastructure investments and project priorities. You'll balance project execution, team leadership, business development, and operational performance to successfully deliver projects on schedule and within budget.
This is an opportunity for a motivated leader to combine engineering expertise, project management, and client-facing responsibilities while helping grow Consor's water and wastewater practice throughout California.
Projected Compensation: $160,000 - $180,000+ DOE
Compensation for candidates with significant experience beyond the minimum requirements may be considered above this range.
Compensation for candidates with significant experience beyond the minimum requirements may be considered above this range.
Location: Candidates must reside in California and hold an active California PE license. Consor offers flexible work arrangements, including remote, hybrid, and in-office options from our California locations in Rancho Cordova, Walnut Creek, Oakland, Santa Clara, Los Angeles, and San Diego.
What You'll Do:
- Drive project execution strategies, proactively identifying risks, resolving challenges, and implementing solutions to keep projects on track and within scope.
- Develop and monitor detailed project work plans, budgets, and resource allocations to ensure efficient use of time and financial performance.
- Lead client presentations, workshops, and stakeholder meetings, translating complex technical concepts into clear, actionable insights.
- Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, permitting requirements, and industry standards throughout all project phases.
- Oversee contract management activities, including scope development, negotiations, change orders, and documentation.
- Champion continuous improvement by implementing best practices, innovative technologies, and process enhancements across projects.
- Partner with business development teams to identify new opportunities, contribute to proposals, and support project pursuits and interviews.
- Monitor project financials, including forecasting, invoicing, and profitability analysis, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Facilitate cross-functional collaboration between engineering, environmental, planning, and construction teams to deliver integrated solutions.
- Act as a strategic advisor to clients, providing guidance on long-term infrastructure planning, capital improvement programs, and system optimization.
What You'll Need:
- Experience managing the planning, design, and delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
- Proven ability to manage project scope, schedule, budget, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Experience building and maintaining client relationships and supporting business development efforts.
- Bachelor of Science in Civil, Environmental, Chemical, or a related engineering discipline.
- 10+ years of water and wastewater engineering experience.
- Active California Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD and Civil 3D is preferred but not required.
This hybrid job operates between an office environment and a field environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones and copy machines. May require occasional exposure to work environments that may include inclement weather, heat, humidity, noise, hazard, atmospheric conditions, and bodies of water, depending on project requirements.
While performing the duties of this job, physical demands of the employee include frequent sitting, moving, standing, talking, hearing, and occasional balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling, grasping, and feeling. This job may occasionally require operating a company vehicle, and lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 35 lbs.
Get to Know Us:
What Benefits You’ll Enjoy:
We invest in us. Because our team members go above, below, and beyond the surface to care for our communities (inside and out), we do our best to take care of you by providing a comprehensive benefits package! Eligibility for some of the benefits outlined below is based on full-time work status; part-time and contingent positions are only eligible based on hours worked. If you have questions, contact careers@consoreng.com (opens in new window).
- Career Growth & Development – Tuition reimbursement program, paid professional training, major license achievement bonus, extensive on-demand learning center, and paid professional memberships.
- Work-Life Alignment – Industry-competitive PTO, seven paid holidays and two floating holidays, flexible work schedules, paid parental leave, and eligibility for hybrid and remote work options for some employees based on role responsibilities.
- Wellness – Medical, dental and vision insurance, employee assistance program, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and HSA and FSA options.
- Life – Employer-paid STD and LTD, employer-paid term life insurance, and retirement 401(k) with company match.
- Community – Quarterly social events, paid group volunteering events, and employee networks and groups.
How Your Career Will Grow:
We know career growth is not always linear or streamlined—it’s often dynamic. You may want to explore a management track, try a new technical track, or move laterally to reposition your skills and talents. No matter what level you join us at or how you want to shape your career, we want Consor to be a place where you can learn and grow.
Why You’ll Love Consor:
You’ll experience a culture where we share in our successes and support one another through challenges. Here, there are countless opportunities to explore your career path by working on projects that help you expand your potential and take your career to new heights! Join our diverse team of experts who live and work alongside client partners, providing thoughtful solutions to create inspiring communities together. Click here (opens in new window) to learn more about Consor.
Consor’s Commitment to Equal Opportunity in the Workplace
Consor welcomes and celebrates equality and diversity in the workplace. We are committed to fostering an environment in which employees and prospective employees are treated with dignity and respect, and where the uniqueness, perspectives, and experiences of individuals are valued. Consor is an equal opportunity employer and maintains employment practices designed to provide equal employment and development opportunities for all employees and applicants, in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Consor also maintains an affirmative action program across its offices and worksites.
If you need more information or special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, contact Human Resources at (786) 275-7370. Persons with hearing and speech impairments can contact Consor by using the Virginia Relay Service, a toll-free telecommunication device for the deaf (TDD). Call 711 for TTY/TDD.
If any applicant believes they have been discriminated against or desires further information or assistance, contact us at (786) 275-7370.
Notices: The above job description is intended to relay a general sense of the position's responsibilities and expectations. It does not describe all tasks that may be assigned. As business demands change, the essential functions of this position may also change. The position requires the successful completion of applicable pre-employment substance screening and background checks.
At Consor, we're committed to recruiting teammates ready to expand their potential. To safeguard candidates, we use only legitimate recruitment practices. Initial outreach is conducted through official Consor email addresses or LinkedIn messaging; be suspicious of any inconsistencies. We do not request personal data, sensitive information or banking details during the application process. Interviews are conducted via phone, in person, or through Microsoft Teams—never through messaging apps or other calling services. All job offers are merit-based, delivered verbally, and followed up by written confirmation. If personal information is required to initiate the hiring process, it will be collected through secure, authorized channels. If ever in doubt, contact careers@consoreng.com (opens in new window).
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Engineering Manager Jobs in San Diego: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a engineering manager job in San Diego?
The strongest path into an engineering manager role in San Diego runs through the city's defense contractors, life sciences companies, and software firms, which consistently hire at the manager level. Candidates who can show experience leading cross-functional teams, managing delivery timelines, and working alongside hardware or regulated-product pipelines stand out locally. Networking through San Diego's active tech and biotech communities in Sorrento Valley and UTC adds real advantage.
Which companies hire engineering managers in San Diego?
San Diego engineering manager roles are posted by General Atomics, Northrop Grumman, and Apple and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. The local market is anchored by large defense contractors and aerospace primes alongside a dense cluster of biotech and medtech firms, with a growing layer of mid-size software companies in the downtown and Sorrento Mesa corridors.
Are there remote engineering manager jobs in San Diego?
Yes, though remote availability depends heavily on the employer, since many San Diego engineering manager roles involve hands-on oversight of hardware, lab, or defense programs that require on-site presence. About 75% of engineering manager openings tied to San Diego are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with remote options most common in software-focused companies rather than defense or biotech.
How can I get a engineering manager job in San Diego with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving up from a senior individual-contributor role within a San Diego defense, biotech, or software company, where internal promotions to engineering lead or team lead are common stepping stones. San Diego's large primes and mid-size medtech firms often hire first-time managers into program or technical lead roles before a formal manager title. Strong project ownership and mentorship experience within those organizations accelerates the transition.
Which industries hire the most engineering managers in San Diego?
The sectors hiring the most engineering managers in San Diego are Electronics & Hardware, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. San Diego's concentration of defense contractors along the I-15 corridor, its world-class biotech and genomics cluster in Torrey Pines, and a maturing software ecosystem together drive sustained local demand for engineering management talent.
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