Engineering Manager Jobs in Nebraska
Engineering Manager jobs in Nebraska concentrate in advanced manufacturing, defense systems, agriculture technology, and infrastructure, with demand running from front-line team leads to senior directors overseeing multi-site operations. Omaha and Lincoln anchor the majority of openings, with a smaller but steady cluster in the Grand Island and Kearney corridor driven by food processing and energy projects. Union Pacific, Valmont Industries, and Cabela's parent company Bass Pro Shops maintain engineering management functions in Nebraska with consistent long-term hiring. The most in-demand specialties are manufacturing engineering, systems engineering, and civil and infrastructure project management. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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As our Manager, Clinical Engineering (CE), you will manage the operations of the Clinical Engineering Department, developing and directing a comprehensive strategic life cycle asset management program to deliver a compliant, cost-effective service that exceeds quality and financial expectations across multiple facilities.
Every day you will ensure our program aligns with established Service Level Agreements and Key Performance Indicators. This includes actively working to lower annual maintenance costs, increase equipment life cycles, and provide exceptional customer service. You will also ensure the program is recognized as the trusted subject matter expert for pre-purchase evaluations and total life cycle cost analysis.
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate exceptional leadership in engineering management, a profound understanding of regulatory compliance and asset lifecycle management, and a proven ability to drive cost savings and enhance equipment longevity.
- Directs the overall operations of one or more CE Departments by:
- Meeting/exceeding all SLA deliverables and conducting Monthly Operational Report (MOR) meetings to review CE’s KPI results with each hospital leadership team.
- Developing synergies with key stakeholders, i.e. System Medical Device Security Operations, System IT, Clinical Department leadership and Original Equipment Manufacturers to implement a medical device security program for networked medical equipment across all sites.
- Develops and ensures the implementation of policy and procedures that result in a fully compliant CE program for each site under their scope.
- Directs supervisors and/or CE team members in best practices to ensure the financial performance of the department meets or exceeds budget and supports CommonSpirit Health’s financial health. This is accomplished by:
- Developing and directing an advanced CE program that includes multi-site service strategies to support all medical equipment under their scope.
- Associates Other related field and Minimum of three years as a supervisor/lead technician in the Clinical Engineering industry, upon hire
- Advanced roles require 5 years leading technical teams including direct responsibility for all aspects of staff management
- Valid Driver's License
Preferred
- Bachelors Other related field, upon hire
- Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician, upon hire or
- Certified Hthcare Tech Mgr, upon hire
Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation’s largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 137 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings. CommonSpirit has more than 157,000 employees, 45,000 nurses and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice providers across 24 states and contributes more than $4.2 billion annually in charity care, community benefits and unreimbursed government programs. Together with our patients, physicians, partners, and communities, we are creating a more just, equitable, and innovative healthcare delivery system.
Pay Range
$47.29 - $70.35 /hour
As our Manager, Clinical Engineering (CE), you will manage the operations of the Clinical Engineering Department, developing and directing a comprehensive strategic life cycle asset management program to deliver a compliant, cost-effective service that exceeds quality and financial expectations across multiple facilities.
Every day you will ensure our program aligns with established Service Level Agreements and Key Performance Indicators. This includes actively working to lower annual maintenance costs, increase equipment life cycles, and provide exceptional customer service. You will also ensure the program is recognized as the trusted subject matter expert for pre-purchase evaluations and total life cycle cost analysis.
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate exceptional leadership in engineering management, a profound understanding of regulatory compliance and asset lifecycle management, and a proven ability to drive cost savings and enhance equipment longevity.
- Directs the overall operations of one or more CE Departments by:
- Meeting/exceeding all SLA deliverables and conducting Monthly Operational Report (MOR) meetings to review CE’s KPI results with each hospital leadership team.
- Developing synergies with key stakeholders, i.e. System Medical Device Security Operations, System IT, Clinical Department leadership and Original Equipment Manufacturers to implement a medical device security program for networked medical equipment across all sites.
- Develops and ensures the implementation of policy and procedures that result in a fully compliant CE program for each site under their scope.
- Directs supervisors and/or CE team members in best practices to ensure the financial performance of the department meets or exceeds budget and supports CommonSpirit Health’s financial health. This is accomplished by:
- Developing and directing an advanced CE program that includes multi-site service strategies to support all medical equipment under their scope.
- Associates Other related field and Minimum of three years as a supervisor/lead technician in the Clinical Engineering industry, upon hire
- Advanced roles require 5 years leading technical teams including direct responsibility for all aspects of staff management
- Valid Driver's License
Preferred
- Bachelors Other related field, upon hire
- Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician, upon hire or
- Certified Hthcare Tech Mgr, upon hire
Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation’s largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 137 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings. CommonSpirit has more than 157,000 employees, 45,000 nurses and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice providers across 24 states and contributes more than $4.2 billion annually in charity care, community benefits and unreimbursed government programs. Together with our patients, physicians, partners, and communities, we are creating a more just, equitable, and innovative healthcare delivery system.
Pay Range
$47.29 - $70.35 /hour
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What Nebraska Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in engineering manager jobs across Nebraska.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical discipline required
- Professional Engineer license in Nebraska preferred or actively pursued for senior roles
- Five or more years of engineering experience with at least two in a supervisory capacity
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams on complex technical projects
- Experience with project budgeting, resource allocation, and schedule management
- Familiarity with Nebraska-relevant sectors such as manufacturing, defense, agriculture technology, or infrastructure
Engineering Manager Jobs in Nebraska: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a engineering manager in Nebraska?
The most direct path is a bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline followed by several years of hands-on engineering work before stepping into management. Nebraska does not require a state license to hold the title of engineering manager, but many employers in civil, structural, and public-sector roles expect candidates to hold or be pursuing a Professional Engineer license issued through the Nebraska State Board of Engineers and Architects. Earning that PE credential significantly broadens the roles available to you in Nebraska.
Which companies hire engineering managers in Nebraska?
Employers hiring engineering managers in Nebraska right now include Valmont Industries, GFT, and Alcon, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Nebraska's mix of advanced manufacturing, defense contracting, and agricultural technology means engineering management roles appear across a wide range of company sizes and sectors throughout the state.
Which Nebraska cities have the most engineering manager jobs?
Omaha, Nebraska, and Lincoln have the most engineering manager openings in Nebraska. Omaha leads because of its concentration of corporate headquarters, defense contractors, and large infrastructure employers, while Lincoln's university research ecosystem and state government operations generate steady demand, and smaller metros like Grand Island and Kearney draw openings from food processing and energy companies headquartered in those corridors.
Are there remote engineering manager jobs in Nebraska?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely desk-based fields, since engineering managers often need to be present on the floor, at project sites, or with their teams in person. About 83% of engineering manager openings tied to Nebraska are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to cluster in software-adjacent or systems engineering functions where team oversight and design review can happen effectively online.
How can I get hired as a engineering manager in Nebraska with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving laterally from a senior individual-contributor engineering role into a lead or project engineer position, which is how most Nebraska employers structure the transition into management. Large manufacturers like Valmont Industries and food processing companies in the Grand Island corridor regularly hire project engineers and technical leads who take on informal team oversight before moving into formal management titles. Pursuing your Professional Engineer license through the Nebraska State Board of Engineers and Architects while in that lead role makes the step up significantly more competitive.
Where can I find and apply to engineering manager jobs in Nebraska?
You can find and apply to engineering manager jobs in Nebraska on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring in the state right now. Find the roles that fit your background and apply directly to the ones that match.
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