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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Overview

Open roles42+
Top employerECS Limited
Top cityDetroit, MI
Cities hiring19
Work type60% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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ECS Limited
Geotechnical Principal Engineer
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Geotechnical Principal Engineer
ECS Limited
Detroit, Michigan
Specialized Engineering
Civil & Structural Engineering
Project & Program Management
Partnerships & Business Development
Engineering (Non-Software)
Civil Engineering
Project Management
Business Development
On-Site
Master's
1,001-5,000

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ECS Limited
Construction Materials Principal Engineer
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Construction Materials Principal Engineer
ECS Limited
Detroit, Michigan
Specialized Engineering
Construction Management
Project & Program Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
Project Management
On-Site
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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ECS Limited
Construction Materials Associate Principal Engineer
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ECS Limited
Added 3w ago
Construction Materials Associate Principal Engineer
ECS Limited
Detroit, Michigan
Specialized Engineering
Civil & Structural Engineering
Construction Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
Civil Engineering
On-Site
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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ECS Limited
Geotechnical Associate Principal Engineer
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ECS Limited
Added 3w ago
Geotechnical Associate Principal Engineer
ECS Limited
Detroit, Michigan
Specialized Engineering
Civil & Structural Engineering
Project & Program Management
Partnerships & Business Development
Engineering (Non-Software)
Civil Engineering
Project Management
Business Development
On-Site
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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General Motors (GM)
Principal Engineer – Propulsion Mechatronic Hardware
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General Motors (GM)
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Principal Engineer – Propulsion Mechatronic Hardware
General Motors (GM)
Warren, Michigan
Specialized Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Engineering
Robotics Engineering
Hybrid
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Principal Engineer Jobs by City in Michigan

Where Michigan roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Detroit
14 jobs
Grand Rapids
3 jobs
Lansing
2 jobs
Livonia
2 jobs
Troy
2 jobs
Warren
2 jobs
Ann Arbor
1 jobs
Antrim County
1 jobs
Auburn Hills
1 jobs

Principal Engineer Job Market in Michigan

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

Who's Hiring

  • ECS Limited
    ECS Limited4
  • DTE Energy
    DTE Energy3
  • Boston Consulting
    Boston Consulting2
  • CVS Health
    CVS Health2
  • Dematic
    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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