Principal Engineer Jobs in Michigan
Principal Engineer jobs in Michigan are open across Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Lansing and other Michigan metros, with employers like ECS Limited, DTE Energy, and Boston Consulting hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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What You'll Do:
- Primary responsibilities include providing technical expertise and supporting Geotechnical staff both within a branch and within a region
- Host or attend project meetings with clients and/or ECS staff to help provide technical solutions as requested
- Responsibilities may also include mentoring Associate Principals
- Responsibilities may also include participation in the review committee for candidates who seek Associate Principal designation (Geotechnical)
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Perform the following at the office and regional levels:
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Overseeing projects
- Performing technical report reviews
- Preparing and reviewing proposals
- Assisting with management of the department and P&L
- Business development and assisting other staff in marketing our services by maintaining and developing client interactions
- Assisting hiring managers to help make staffing decisions
- Leading and coaching junior staff members
- Due to low barriers between departments, duties may also include performing the tasks above in CMT
What We're Looking For:
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor and/or Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geology, or similar is required
- 12 years of related experience
- Designation as a senior reviewer at your current or previous firm required
- Professional Engineer (P.E.) or Professional Geologist (P.G.) license is required in each of the state(s) in which you work
- If driving for, or on behalf of, any ECS subsidiary, a valid driver’s license is required
Who We Are:
ECS Group of Companies (ECS) was founded in 1988 with the goal to raise the standards of professional engineering consulting. Today, we are a leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental and facilities consulting services. We are employee-owned with more than 3,000 employees in 100+ offices and testing facilities coast to coast. ECS is currently ranked #60 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2026), #148 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2025) and #50 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List (May 2025).
ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more, click here.
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Principal Engineer Job Market in Michigan
A snapshot from current Michigan openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- ECS Limited4

- DTE Energy3

- Boston Consulting2

- CVS Health2

- Dematic2

Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software8
- Automotive7
- Consulting & Professional Services6
- Healthcare & Medical Services5
- Manufacturing5
What Michigan Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in principal engineer jobs across Michigan.
- 10 or more years of software engineering experience with 3 or more years in a senior technical leadership role
- Deep expertise in distributed systems, microservices architecture, or large-scale platform design
- Proficiency in at least one primary language such as Java, Python, Go, or C++ at production scale
- Experience defining technical roadmaps, engineering standards, and cross-team architectural direction
- Strong background in cloud infrastructure on AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud including networking and reliability patterns
- Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related field
Principal Engineer Jobs in Michigan: Frequently Asked Questions
How many principal engineer jobs are there in Michigan?
There are 42+ principal engineer openings in Michigan on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Michigan. New positions post regularly as employers across Michigan hire.
Which Michigan cities have the most principal engineer jobs?
Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Michigan have the most principal engineer openings in Michigan right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire principal engineers in Michigan?
Employers hiring principal engineers in Michigan include ECS Limited, DTE Energy, and Boston Consulting, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote principal engineer jobs in Michigan?
Yes. About 40% of principal engineer openings tied to Michigan are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Michigan metros.
How do I apply for principal engineer jobs in Michigan?
You can apply to principal engineer jobs in Michigan directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Michigan location, then apply to each one that fits.
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