Engineering Project Manager Jobs in Minnesota
Engineering Project Manager jobs in Minnesota are concentrated in the Twin Cities metro, Rochester, and Duluth, where employers like 3M, Mayo Clinic, and Honeywell maintain large engineering operations that generate consistent demand at every level from associate PM to senior program lead. The most active specialties include manufacturing process engineering, medical device development, and infrastructure and construction management, reflecting Minnesota's deep industrial and healthcare sectors. Openings appear year-round, making it one of the more active Midwest markets for this role. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Engineering Project Manager | Burnsville, MN
JOB SUMMARY
We are seeking a motivated and hardworking individual to join our team in Burnsville, MN as an Engineering Project Manager. You will be part of a group of engineers dedicated to high-quality work, value-add solutions, skill development, and career growth. We welcome candidates from the Twin Cities metro and beyond to apply.
Employees working in Burnsville, MN have a short commute from Savage, Apple Valley, Bloomington, Eagan, Lakeville, and Prior Lake and will enjoy professional growth and community engagement through our regional presence in Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota and South Dakota.
As an Engineering Project Manager, you will:
- Lead complex electromechanical engineering projects within a Research, Development and Engineering (RDE) environment, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and within budget
- Manage full project lifecycles including planning, execution, tracking, close‑out, and lessons learned
- Build and maintain detailed project schedules, charters, financial summaries, RAID logs, and stakeholder communication plans
- Drive consistent project execution, governance, and reporting practices across RDE
- Lead onboarding, coaching, and mentoring of project team members in risk management, resource planning, scope control, scheduling, and stakeholder communication
- Coordinate project requirements, design reviews, verification and validation activities, engineering change control, and market launch readiness
- Identify project risks and implement mitigation plans balancing technical, financial, and business impacts
- Report project progress, risks, and performance to leadership on established cadences
- Navigate difficult conversations, align cross‑functional priorities, and calm stakeholders during high‑pressure situations
- Contribute to project governance standards, tools, templates, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Support portfolio reviews, resource balancing, and scenario analysis
- Collaborate cross‑functionally to remove barriers, align priorities, and improve execution effectiveness
- Lead projects through ambiguity, shifting priorities, and evolving business needs in a still‑developing PMO environment
This role is ideal for a seasoned Engineering Project Manager who brings technical literacy and strong project leadership experience, capable of owning complex, high‑visibility projects with significant customer and business impact.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor of Science degree or higher in engineering or a business‑related field
- PMP (Issued by PMI) or a Master's Degree in Project Management
- 7+ years leading engineering projects in mechanical, electrical, R&D, technology, or product development environments
- Proven experience building project schedules, charters, financial summaries, RAID logs, and stakeholder communication plans
- Demonstrated ability to lead projects in environments with immature or evolving PMO processes
- Strong business acumen with experience navigating difficult conversations, aligning priorities, and influencing without authority
- Proficiency with project scheduling and reporting tools including Microsoft Project, Planner, and related platforms
- Demonstrated success in business process improvement and structured project governance
- Strong communication, organizational, interpersonal, and problem‑solving skills, including the ability to calm stakeholders during high‑pressure situations
- Experience with Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Teams, SharePoint), AI tools (Copilot/ChatGPT), and mind‑mapping tools (e.g., Mindomo)
- Experience driving technology or products to commercialization strongly preferred
- Ability to lead mechanical and electrical engineers while working in Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid environments
- Experience managing external vendors, suppliers, or development partners preferred
- Ability to travel up to 20% domestically and internationally
- Capable of working independently and as a team member
- Strong work ethic and unwavering integrity
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a learning mindset
- Curiosity, problem solving, and analytical thinking
- Effective verbal and written communication
- Desire to work on a variety of projects
ESTIMATED PAY RANGE
Project Manager: $48.95 – $59.82/hour
Program Manager: $59.09 – $72.22/hour
Final compensation is based on experience, skills, and alignment with role expectations. Paid overtime may be available.
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Applied Engineering is a 100% employee-owned engineering consulting company dedicated to providing exceptional talent and service to manufacturers across the Midwest and beyond. We have won numerous awards, including Best Place to Work and Top Place to Intern.
Innovation, problem solving, integrity, and collaboration are a few things you'll experience and represent while working with Applied. If you appreciate a challenge, variety, and a quicker pace, then we would like to get to know you better.
Our unique company culture blends talent, technology, and flexibility. We offer a career trajectory few others can match, with opportunities to take on roles and assignments aligned with your skills and interests.
In addition, we offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package including:
- Competitive salary
- 401K retirement plan
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Continuing Education Support
- Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance options
- Paid overtime
- Flexible work schedule
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please consider joining Applied's team of talented employees in Burnsville, Savage, Apple Valley, Bloomington, Eagan, Lakeville, and Prior Lake, Brooklyn Park, and the greater Twin Cities metro area.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. We regret that we do not offer sponsorship.
Applied Engineering is committed to a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
ID 20261079
Award Winning – Employee Owned – Comprehensive Benefits
Relocation Assistance – Ownership Opportunity – Continuing Education Support
Engineering Project Manager | Burnsville, MN
JOB SUMMARY
We are seeking a motivated and hardworking individual to join our team in Burnsville, MN as an Engineering Project Manager. You will be part of a group of engineers dedicated to high-quality work, value-add solutions, skill development, and career growth. We welcome candidates from the Twin Cities metro and beyond to apply.
Employees working in Burnsville, MN have a short commute from Savage, Apple Valley, Bloomington, Eagan, Lakeville, and Prior Lake and will enjoy professional growth and community engagement through our regional presence in Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota and South Dakota.
As an Engineering Project Manager, you will:
- Lead complex electromechanical engineering projects within a Research, Development and Engineering (RDE) environment, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and within budget
- Manage full project lifecycles including planning, execution, tracking, close‑out, and lessons learned
- Build and maintain detailed project schedules, charters, financial summaries, RAID logs, and stakeholder communication plans
- Drive consistent project execution, governance, and reporting practices across RDE
- Lead onboarding, coaching, and mentoring of project team members in risk management, resource planning, scope control, scheduling, and stakeholder communication
- Coordinate project requirements, design reviews, verification and validation activities, engineering change control, and market launch readiness
- Identify project risks and implement mitigation plans balancing technical, financial, and business impacts
- Report project progress, risks, and performance to leadership on established cadences
- Navigate difficult conversations, align cross‑functional priorities, and calm stakeholders during high‑pressure situations
- Contribute to project governance standards, tools, templates, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Support portfolio reviews, resource balancing, and scenario analysis
- Collaborate cross‑functionally to remove barriers, align priorities, and improve execution effectiveness
- Lead projects through ambiguity, shifting priorities, and evolving business needs in a still‑developing PMO environment
This role is ideal for a seasoned Engineering Project Manager who brings technical literacy and strong project leadership experience, capable of owning complex, high‑visibility projects with significant customer and business impact.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor of Science degree or higher in engineering or a business‑related field
- PMP (Issued by PMI) or a Master's Degree in Project Management
- 7+ years leading engineering projects in mechanical, electrical, R&D, technology, or product development environments
- Proven experience building project schedules, charters, financial summaries, RAID logs, and stakeholder communication plans
- Demonstrated ability to lead projects in environments with immature or evolving PMO processes
- Strong business acumen with experience navigating difficult conversations, aligning priorities, and influencing without authority
- Proficiency with project scheduling and reporting tools including Microsoft Project, Planner, and related platforms
- Demonstrated success in business process improvement and structured project governance
- Strong communication, organizational, interpersonal, and problem‑solving skills, including the ability to calm stakeholders during high‑pressure situations
- Experience with Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Teams, SharePoint), AI tools (Copilot/ChatGPT), and mind‑mapping tools (e.g., Mindomo)
- Experience driving technology or products to commercialization strongly preferred
- Ability to lead mechanical and electrical engineers while working in Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid environments
- Experience managing external vendors, suppliers, or development partners preferred
- Ability to travel up to 20% domestically and internationally
- Capable of working independently and as a team member
- Strong work ethic and unwavering integrity
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a learning mindset
- Curiosity, problem solving, and analytical thinking
- Effective verbal and written communication
- Desire to work on a variety of projects
ESTIMATED PAY RANGE
Project Manager: $48.95 – $59.82/hour
Program Manager: $59.09 – $72.22/hour
Final compensation is based on experience, skills, and alignment with role expectations. Paid overtime may be available.
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Applied Engineering is a 100% employee-owned engineering consulting company dedicated to providing exceptional talent and service to manufacturers across the Midwest and beyond. We have won numerous awards, including Best Place to Work and Top Place to Intern.
Innovation, problem solving, integrity, and collaboration are a few things you'll experience and represent while working with Applied. If you appreciate a challenge, variety, and a quicker pace, then we would like to get to know you better.
Our unique company culture blends talent, technology, and flexibility. We offer a career trajectory few others can match, with opportunities to take on roles and assignments aligned with your skills and interests.
In addition, we offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package including:
- Competitive salary
- 401K retirement plan
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Continuing Education Support
- Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance options
- Paid overtime
- Flexible work schedule
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please consider joining Applied's team of talented employees in Burnsville, Savage, Apple Valley, Bloomington, Eagan, Lakeville, and Prior Lake, Brooklyn Park, and the greater Twin Cities metro area.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. We regret that we do not offer sponsorship.
Applied Engineering is committed to a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
ID 20261079
Award Winning – Employee Owned – Comprehensive Benefits
Relocation Assistance – Ownership Opportunity – Continuing Education Support
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What Minnesota Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in engineering project manager jobs across Minnesota.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or a closely related technical discipline required
- PMP certification or active pursuit of PMP credentials strongly preferred
- Five or more years of project management experience in an engineering environment
- Proficiency with project management software such as MS Project, Primavera, or similar tools
- Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional teams and third-party vendor relationships
- Experience with regulated industries such as medical devices or aerospace manufacturing
Engineering Project Manager Jobs in Minnesota: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a engineering project manager in Minnesota?
The typical path into an engineering project manager role in Minnesota starts with a bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline, followed by several years of hands-on engineering or technical project work. Minnesota does not require a state-issued license specific to this management title, but many employers expect the Project Management Professional credential from PMI. Candidates with a Professional Engineer registration from the Minnesota Board of AELSLAGID gain a strong advantage in civil, structural, or infrastructure hiring contexts.
How much do engineering project managers make in Minnesota?
Engineering project managers in Minnesota earn a median of about $172,130 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $128,430 for the lowest 10% to over $223,540 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire engineering project managers in Minnesota?
Minnesota engineering project manager roles are posted by nVent, MSA Professional Services, and Stantec and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Minnesota's concentration of Fortune 500 headquarters and medical device manufacturers means a particularly broad range of industries competes for this role.
Which Minnesota cities have the most engineering project manager jobs?
Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and Anoka account for the largest share of engineering project manager openings in Minnesota. The Twin Cities anchor the market through their density of corporate headquarters, manufacturing campuses, and infrastructure projects, while Rochester's concentration of healthcare and medical technology employers, anchored by Mayo Clinic, drives consistent demand outside the metro.
Are there remote engineering project manager jobs in Minnesota?
Yes, but they are less common than in purely desk-based fields because engineering project managers frequently need to be on-site to oversee contractors, inspect progress, and coordinate with plant or lab teams. About 82% of engineering project manager openings tied to Minnesota are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with remote arrangements most common for software, IT infrastructure, and early-phase planning roles.
How can I get hired as a engineering project manager in Minnesota with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a lateral move from a technical engineering role into a junior project coordinator or associate project manager position. Large Minnesota employers like 3M, Medtronic, and Donaldson Company regularly bring engineers with two or three years of technical experience into rotational or project coordination roles that build PM credentials on the job. Earning a Certified Associate in Project Management credential before applying gives candidates without a formal PM title a concrete differentiator in these competitive pools.
Where can I find and apply to engineering project manager jobs in Minnesota?
You can find and apply to engineering project manager jobs in Minnesota on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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