Engineering Supervisor Jobs in Washington

Engineering Supervisor jobs in Washington are in strong demand, concentrated in aerospace and defense manufacturing, civil and infrastructure engineering, and utilities, with openings at every level from newly promoted lead engineer through senior operations supervisor. The largest hiring hubs are Seattle, Bellevue, and the Tri-Cities area, where employers such as Boeing, Amazon, and Bechtel maintain long-standing engineering operations. The most sought-after specialties in Washington include systems and avionics engineering supervision, civil infrastructure project leadership, and process engineering oversight in energy and manufacturing. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles12
Top employerEnergy Northwest
Top cityRichland, WA
Cities hiring7
Work type67% On-site
Top credentialBachelor's degree in Physics

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Security Engineering Supervisor
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Security Engineering Supervisor
CHAS Health
Spokane, Washington
Construction Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Engineering
Specialized Engineering
$107k - $162k/yr
High school diploma or GED

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Engineering Supervisor - System Engineering
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Engineering Supervisor - System Engineering
Energy Northwest
Richland, Washington
Project Management
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Program Management
$145k - $182k/yr
On-Site
Master's degree in business administration
501-1,000

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Design Engineering Supervisor - Minor Modifications
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Design Engineering Supervisor - Minor Modifications
Energy Northwest
Richland, Washington
Project Management
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Program Management
$145k - $182k/yr
On-Site
Master's degree in business administration
501-1,000

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Electrical Engineering Supervisor
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Electrical Engineering Supervisor
King County, WA
Seattle, Washington
Compliance & Risk
Consulting & Professional Services
Cybersecurity
$161k - $195k.8/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
10,000+

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Engineering Supervisor Jobs by City in Washington

Where Washington roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Richland
6 jobs
Kent
1 job
Seattle
1 job
Spokane
1 job
Kirkland
1 job
Des Moines
1 job
Federal Way
1 job

Engineering Supervisor Job Market in Washington

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

Who's Hiring

Energy Northwest4 open roles
Framatome North America2 open roles
PACCAR1 open role

What Washington Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in engineering supervisor jobs across Washington.

  • Active Washington Professional Engineer (PE) license or eligibility for reciprocity from another state
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or a closely related technical discipline
  • Proven experience leading and coordinating engineering teams on complex projects
  • Familiarity with Washington Labor and Industries safety regulations and compliance requirements
  • Proficiency with project management tools and engineering design software used in the specialty area
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional reporting and stakeholder coordination

Engineering Supervisor Jobs in Washington: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a engineering supervisor in Washington?

Most engineering supervisor roles in Washington require a bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline plus demonstrated team leadership experience. Washington State requires a Professional Engineer (PE) license, issued through the Washington State Department of Licensing, for roles involving public engineering work or final sign-off authority. Candidates typically begin as staff engineers, accumulate field or project experience, earn the PE credential, and then move into a supervisory capacity. Some employers, particularly in aerospace or manufacturing, prioritize specialized technical depth alongside the PE or in place of it for internal operations roles.

Which companies hire engineering supervisors in Washington?

Employers hiring engineering supervisors in Washington right now include Energy Northwest, Framatome North America, and PACCAR, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Washington's deep aerospace, defense, and infrastructure sectors mean that large prime contractors and public utilities are among the most consistent sources of engineering supervisor openings in the state.

Which Washington cities have the most engineering supervisor jobs?

Richland, Kent, and Seattle have the most engineering supervisor openings in Washington. Seattle and Bellevue anchor the market through Boeing's commercial aviation operations, Amazon's infrastructure and facilities engineering, and a dense cluster of technology and defense contractors, while the Tri-Cities area in eastern Washington generates consistent demand through energy sector projects tied to the Hanford Site and regional utility work.

Are there remote engineering supervisor jobs in Washington?

Yes, but they're rare. About 33% of engineering supervisor openings tied to Washington are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how hands-on the role tends to be in practice. The portions of the work most likely to shift remote include planning, scheduling, design review, and compliance reporting, while direct team oversight, site inspections, and equipment sign-offs almost always require a physical presence.

How can I get hired as a engineering supervisor in Washington with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is securing a staff or associate engineer role with a Washington employer that promotes from within and provides structured leadership development. Boeing and Bechtel both run early-career engineering programs in Washington that funnel strong performers into lead and supervisory tracks. Completing Washington's PE licensure process while working as an engineer substantially strengthens a promotion case. Adjacent roles in project engineering, quality assurance, or field engineering coordination are the most common lateral moves into a first supervisory position.

Where can I find and apply to engineering supervisor jobs in Washington?

You can find and apply to engineering supervisor jobs in Washington on Migrate Mate, which lists current Washington openings from employers actively hiring for the role. Find roles that fit your experience and specialty area and apply directly to each one.

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