Engineering Project Manager Jobs
Engineering Project Manager jobs are open across construction, manufacturing, aerospace, defense, energy, and technology, from entry-level project coordinator roles to senior and principal positions, with common specializations in infrastructure, product development, and systems engineering. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Description
DRMP is expanding its transportation engineering services across the Mid-Atlantic, with a growing presence throughout the Carolinas and Virginia. We are seeking a Senior Traffic Engineering Project Manager, PE to help lead and grow our traffic engineering practice, overseeing complex traffic studies, traffic impact analyses, and modeling projects from inception through completion.
Your Primary Responsibilities will include
- Oversee preparation of traffic engineering studies and traffic impact analysis through the life cycle of assigned project(s), including quality control.
- Strengthen the DRMP brand through business development efforts across states.
- Manage multiple private sector traffic studies and provide technical quality control on projects.
- Supports marketing with project pursuits, technical presentations, and interviews.
- Manages multiple publicly and privately funded projects and provides technical quality control of projects.
- Prepares project fee proposals and follows up as appropriate.
- Responsible for tracking of costs, schedules, and performance measurements for assigned projects.
- Supervises work of Project Managers, Engineers, and Interns.
- Responsible for personal professional development through collaboration with other service areas to develop broader awareness of the relationships between the various project design disciplines.
- Mentors/Coaches Project Managers, Engineers, and Interns to develop staff.
What you'll need
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline
- 7-10+ years of overall and progressively responsible experience with public and private sector projects, ideally in the A/E/C industry
- Proven track record of completing traffic studies in the state
- Existing contacts and strong relationships with private sector development clients
- Willing to travel to interface with clients
- Professional Engineering licensure in the state where this person’s work is primarily performed
- Knowledge of appropriate technical analysis standards and practices.
- Strong knowledge of Synchro, SIDRA, and other applicable software.
DRMP Offers
- Excellent compensation package
- Outstanding holiday and paid-time-off programs
- 401(k) Plan and Match
- Career Path Development Program (Management & Technical Career Tracks)
- Mentorship Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Parental Leave
- Competitive health and dental insurance premiums
- Variety of voluntary benefit options
- Short-Term Disability/Long-Term Disability
- Company-furnished life insurance
- Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
- Flexible Spending Account
- and More
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Description
DRMP is expanding its transportation engineering services across the Mid-Atlantic, with a growing presence throughout the Carolinas and Virginia. We are seeking a Senior Traffic Engineering Project Manager, PE to help lead and grow our traffic engineering practice, overseeing complex traffic studies, traffic impact analyses, and modeling projects from inception through completion.
Your Primary Responsibilities will include
- Oversee preparation of traffic engineering studies and traffic impact analysis through the life cycle of assigned project(s), including quality control.
- Strengthen the DRMP brand through business development efforts across states.
- Manage multiple private sector traffic studies and provide technical quality control on projects.
- Supports marketing with project pursuits, technical presentations, and interviews.
- Manages multiple publicly and privately funded projects and provides technical quality control of projects.
- Prepares project fee proposals and follows up as appropriate.
- Responsible for tracking of costs, schedules, and performance measurements for assigned projects.
- Supervises work of Project Managers, Engineers, and Interns.
- Responsible for personal professional development through collaboration with other service areas to develop broader awareness of the relationships between the various project design disciplines.
- Mentors/Coaches Project Managers, Engineers, and Interns to develop staff.
What you'll need
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline
- 7-10+ years of overall and progressively responsible experience with public and private sector projects, ideally in the A/E/C industry
- Proven track record of completing traffic studies in the state
- Existing contacts and strong relationships with private sector development clients
- Willing to travel to interface with clients
- Professional Engineering licensure in the state where this person’s work is primarily performed
- Knowledge of appropriate technical analysis standards and practices.
- Strong knowledge of Synchro, SIDRA, and other applicable software.
DRMP Offers
- Excellent compensation package
- Outstanding holiday and paid-time-off programs
- 401(k) Plan and Match
- Career Path Development Program (Management & Technical Career Tracks)
- Mentorship Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Parental Leave
- Competitive health and dental insurance premiums
- Variety of voluntary benefit options
- Short-Term Disability/Long-Term Disability
- Company-furnished life insurance
- Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
- Flexible Spending Account
- and More
Pay Transparency
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Who's Hiring
- Lockheed Martin159
- L3Harris25
- DYNAMIC ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS, PC25
- Langan Engineering and Environmental Services25
- Black & Veatch24
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services43
- Technology & Software8
- Energy7
- Electronics & Hardware7
- Automotive6
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in engineering project manager jobs.
- PMP certification or equivalent project management credential required or strongly preferred
- 5 or more years of experience managing engineering projects end to end
- Proficiency with project management tools such as MS Project, Jira, or Smartsheet
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related technical field
- Experience developing project schedules, budgets, and risk mitigation plans
- Strong cross-functional communication skills working with engineering and business stakeholders
Tips for Your Engineering Project Manager Job Search
Quantify scope on your resume
Engineering project manager resumes stand out when you show scale: budget size, team headcount, and project duration. Hiring managers scan for these numbers before reading anything else, so put them in your bullet points, not buried in a summary.
Match your certification to the sector
A PMP is expected in construction and defense, but hiring teams in software or product engineering often value PMI-ACP or SAFe credentials more. Check the certifications listed in the job description before deciding which to feature at the top of your resume.
Filter openings by delivery methodology
Engineering project manager roles split sharply between waterfall-heavy sectors like civil construction and agile-driven environments like hardware startups. Filtering by methodology early saves time and puts you in front of teams where your actual experience is a direct fit.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists engineering project manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a stakeholder management story
Interviewers for engineering project manager roles almost always ask how you handled a conflict between engineering teams and business stakeholders. Prepare a specific example with a clear outcome before your first screen, because this question appears at every stage of the process.
Negotiate scope before accepting an offer
Before accepting, ask specifically about the project portfolio size, reporting structure, and whether you will manage direct reports or only project resources. These details determine your day-to-day authority and are much harder to renegotiate after your start date.
Engineering Project Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most engineering project managers?
The companies hiring the most engineering project managers right now include Lockheed Martin, L3Harris, and DYNAMIC ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS, PC, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Demand is consistently highest in defense, large-scale infrastructure, and industrial manufacturing sectors.
How many engineering project manager jobs are remote?
About 63% of engineering project manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the site-dependent nature of much of the role. Software and systems engineering sub-disciplines tend to offer the highest share of remote and hybrid arrangements, while construction and facilities-based roles are predominantly on-site.
How do you become an engineering project manager?
Start with a technical degree in engineering or a related field, then build hands-on experience as an engineer or project coordinator before moving into a project management role. Earning a PMP or sector-relevant certification strengthens your candidacy. Most hiring managers expect direct experience owning project schedules, budgets, and cross-functional team coordination before promoting someone into an engineering project manager title.
Can you get an engineering project manager job with little experience?
Yes, but you will likely need to enter through an adjacent role first, such as project coordinator, engineering analyst, or junior program manager. Demonstrating that you have owned a defined scope of work, even on a small project, matters more than years of tenure. Earning a foundational certification and applying to smaller companies or contractors often leads to faster advancement than targeting large enterprise employers at the outset.
What does the engineering project manager interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a recruiter screen focused on your industry background and methodology experience, followed by a technical or behavioral interview with a hiring manager. Later rounds often include a panel interview with engineering leads and a business stakeholder, and some employers add a case study or project scenario exercise. Expect questions about how you managed scope changes, resolved cross-functional conflicts, and kept projects on schedule under resource constraints.
Where can I find and apply to engineering project manager jobs?
You can find and apply to engineering project manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and sector, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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