Managing Engineer Jobs

Managing Engineer jobs are open across construction, infrastructure, utilities, and manufacturing, from project engineer to senior and principal levels, with specializations in civil, mechanical, and electrical disciplines. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles42
Top stateNew York
Top employerExponent
Top cityAlbany, NY
Work type48% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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Managing Consultant Engineer - ServiceNow - Digital Velocity
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Managing Consultant Engineer - ServiceNow - Digital Velocity
CDW
Remote
Full-stack Engineering
Product Management
Technical Product & Program Management
$138k - $193k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Managing Engineer, Biomechanics (Ph.D.)
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Managing Engineer, Biomechanics (Ph.D.)
Exponent
Natick, Massachusetts
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Mechanical Engineering
$143k - $180k/yr
Doctorate in mechanical engineering
1,001-5,000

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Managing Consulting Engineer - Microsoft 365
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Managing Consulting Engineer - Microsoft 365
CDW
Remote
IT Support & Systems Administration
Project Management
Technical Product & Program Management
$128k - $193k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Power System Managing Engineer (Transmission Planning) - Austin Energy
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Power System Managing Engineer (Transmission Planning) - Austin Energy
City of Austin
Austin, Texas
Business Development
Growth Marketing
Marketing
$139k - $178k/yr
Bachelor's degree in engineering
10,000+

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Senior Managing Consultant (Cost Estimating Engineer)
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Senior Managing Consultant (Cost Estimating Engineer)
Engineering Systems Inc.
Saint Petersburg, Florida
Construction Management
Project Management
Bachelor's degree in construction management
201-500

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Managing Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Exponent20
  • Barton & Loguidice5
  • Thought Logic Consulting5
  • Allstate Insurance4
  • CDW2

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services15
  • Technology & Software3
  • Distribution & Wholesale1

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in managing engineer jobs.

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering with a relevant discipline specialization
  • Professional Engineer license or active progress toward PE certification
  • Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams
  • Proficiency with project management tools and scheduling software
  • Experience managing project budgets, timelines, and contractor relationships
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for executive-level reporting

Tips for Your Managing Engineer Job Search

Tailor your resume to project scope

Managing engineer roles are evaluated heavily on the size and complexity of projects you've led. Quantify team size, budget responsibility, and delivery timelines on each entry so hiring managers can gauge your capacity immediately.

Target postings by discipline keyword

Job titles vary widely: program engineer, engineering manager, and technical lead all describe similar roles. Search for your core discipline alongside 'managing' or 'lead' to avoid missing openings filed under alternate titles.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists managing engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Highlight cross-functional coordination experience

Managing engineers are expected to align design, construction, and operations teams. Your resume should name the functions you coordinated, not just the technical deliverables, so recruiters can see your stakeholder management depth.

Prepare a structured decision-making example

Interviewers for managing engineer roles probe how you handle competing priorities and resource constraints. Walk in with a specific example showing the tradeoff you faced, the method you used to resolve it, and the outcome.

Negotiate scope before accepting an offer

Before signing, clarify what you'll own: direct reports, budget authority, vendor oversight, and capital approval limits. These boundaries differ sharply between companies and directly affect your day-to-day authority and career progression.

Managing Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most managing engineers?

Exponent, Barton & Loguidice, and Thought Logic Consulting are hiring the most managing engineers right now, with openings concentrated in New York, California, and Georgia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is strongest in infrastructure, utilities, and industrial construction.

How many managing engineer jobs are remote?

About 52% of managing engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on oversight most of these roles require. Sub-areas with the highest remote share tend to be systems engineering, software infrastructure management, and technical program management, where site presence is less critical.

How do you become a managing engineer?

Start by earning a bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline and building several years of hands-on technical experience in your field. Move into project lead or senior engineer roles to develop team oversight skills, then pursue a Professional Engineer license to strengthen your credentials. Many managing engineers also complete a project management certification to formalize their leadership approach before stepping into full management.

Can you get hired as a managing engineer with limited experience?

It's uncommon to be hired directly into a managing engineer title without some leadership experience, but you can accelerate the path by taking on lead engineer or project engineer roles that carry cross-functional responsibility. Demonstrating that you've owned a deliverable end to end, coordinated with contractors or external stakeholders, and mentored junior staff makes you a credible candidate sooner than years of tenure alone.

What does the managing engineer interview process look like?

The process typically runs three to four rounds. An initial screening with HR or a recruiter focuses on your background and availability. A technical interview with senior engineering leadership tests your domain knowledge and problem-solving approach. A behavioral round probes how you've managed teams, resolved conflicts, and delivered under constraints. Final-round candidates often meet cross-functional stakeholders or present a case study related to a real project challenge.

Where can I find and apply to managing engineer jobs?

You can find and apply to managing engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that fit your discipline and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that matches what you're looking for.

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