Engineering Senior Manager Jobs in New York

Engineering Senior Manager jobs in New York sit at the heart of one of the most active engineering markets in the country, concentrated in infrastructure, energy systems, defense technology, and advanced manufacturing. Most openings are in New York City, Albany, and Buffalo, where employers such as Consolidated Edison, Northrop Grumman, and IBM have deep, lasting footprints. The specialties drawing the most consistent demand are electrical systems management, civil and structural project leadership, and systems engineering oversight. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles185+
Top employerLockheed Martin
Top cityNew York, NY
Cities hiring36
Work type59% Hybrid
Top industryTechnology

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Senior Clinical Engineering Technician
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Senior Clinical Engineering Technician
Northwell Health
Huntington, New York
Engineering (Non-Software)
Maintenance & Repair
Skilled Trades
Specialized Engineering
$80k - $136k/yr
Experience equivalent to degree accepted
10,000+

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Senior Associate, AI Engineering
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Senior Associate, AI Engineering
Ares Management
New York, New York
Cloud Engineering
Data Engineering
Data Science
$150k - $175k/yr
Bachelor's degree in engineering
1,001-5,000

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Senior Staff Software Engineer, High Performance Networking, Platforms Infrastructure Engineering
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Senior Staff Software Engineer, High Performance Networking, Platforms Infrastructure Engineering
Google
New York, New York
Backend Engineering
Cloud Engineering
DevOps
Software Engineering
$262k - $364k/yr
Doctoral degree in Computer Science
10,000+

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Financial Services - Forward Deployed Engineer - Technology Consulting - Engineering- Senior
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Financial Services - Forward Deployed Engineer - Technology Consulting - Engineering- Senior
EY
New York, New York
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Software Engineering
Technical Program Management
$135k - $202k/yr
Master's degree in business administration
10,000+

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Financial Services - Forward Deployed Engineer - Technology Consulting - Engineering- Senior Manager
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Financial Services - Forward Deployed Engineer - Technology Consulting - Engineering- Senior Manager
EY
New York, New York
Cloud & DevOps
Cloud Engineering
Solutions Architecture
Technical Product & Program Management
$152k - $377k/yr
Bachelor's degree in business
10,000+

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Engineering Senior Manager Jobs by City in New York

Where New York roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Rochester
13 jobs
Buffalo
9 jobs
Owego
8 jobs
Syracuse
4 jobs
Liverpool
3 jobs
Schenectady
3 jobs
Malta
2 jobs
Albany
2 jobs

Engineering Senior Manager Job Market in New York

A snapshot from current New York openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Lockheed Martin11
  • L3Harris7
  • JPMorganChase7
  • Amazon6
  • EY5

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software11
  • Consulting & Professional Services5
  • Construction & Real Estate2
  • Investment & Asset Management2
  • Fintech1

What New York Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in engineering senior manager jobs across New York.

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program required
  • Professional Engineer license issued or recognized by the New York State Education Department preferred
  • Ten or more years of progressive engineering experience with at least three in a management role
  • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional engineering teams on large-scale technical projects
  • Experience managing project budgets, timelines, and stakeholder communication at the senior level
  • Strong knowledge of applicable New York building, electrical, or environmental codes and standards

Engineering Senior Manager Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a engineering senior manager in New York?

Most engineering senior managers in New York start with a bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited program, then accumulate a decade of progressively responsible engineering work before moving into management. Holding a Professional Engineer license, issued through the New York State Education Department after passing the NCEES PE exam, strengthens candidacy significantly, especially in infrastructure, energy, and public-sector roles. Leadership experience on large technical projects is the most direct path to senior-level consideration.

Which companies hire engineering senior managers in New York?

Employers hiring engineering senior managers in New York right now include Lockheed Martin, L3Harris, and JPMorganChase, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. New York's concentration of major utilities, defense contractors, and infrastructure-focused public agencies means demand is consistent across both private-sector and government-adjacent organizations throughout the state.

Which New York cities have the most engineering senior manager jobs?

New York, Rochester, and Buffalo have the most engineering senior manager openings in New York. New York City dominates due to its density of energy, transit, and technology employers, while Albany draws demand from state government infrastructure programs and Buffalo has a growing manufacturing and advanced systems base anchored by long-established industrial employers.

Are there remote engineering senior manager jobs in New York?

Yes, but they are less common than in purely desk-based fields, since engineering senior managers often need to oversee physical sites, coordinate with field teams, or conduct on-site technical reviews. About 74% of engineering senior manager openings tied to New York are remote or hybrid as of November 2026. The portions of the role most likely to be remote include project planning, budget oversight, and stakeholder reporting rather than hands-on site management.

How can I get hired as a engineering senior manager in New York with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is through a project engineer or team lead role at a large New York employer such as a major utility, transit authority, or defense contractor, where structured development programs exist for engineers moving toward management. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Consolidated Edison, and large engineering consultancies in New York City regularly hire associate engineers who can grow into leadership tracks. Earning your Engineer-in-Training certification through the New York State Education Department and taking on cross-functional project responsibilities early are the credentials and experiences that open senior manager doors.

Where can I find and apply to engineering senior manager jobs in New York?

You can find and apply to engineering senior manager jobs in New York on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the available roles, find the ones that fit your background and location preferences, and apply directly to the employer through each listing.

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