Principal Engineer Jobs in Ohio

Principal Engineer jobs in Ohio are open across Columbus, Cincinnati, and Cleveland and other Ohio metros, with employers like American Electric Power, Geosyntec Consultants, and Arcadis hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles42+
Top employerAmerican Electric Power
Top cityColumbus, OH
Cities hiring14
Work type83% On-site
Top industryEnergy

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Alkermes, Inc.
Principal Engineer
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Principal Engineer
Alkermes, Inc.
Wilmington, Ohio
Specialized Engineering
Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Engineering
On-Site
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Western Alliance Bank
Principal Engineer II
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Western Alliance Bank
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Principal Engineer II
Western Alliance Bank
Columbus, Ohio
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Product & Program Management
Cloud & DevOps
Software Engineering
Technical Program Management
DevOps
On-Site
Associate's

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Amerihome Mortgage Company, LLC
Principal Engineer I - Azure Cloud Engineer
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Amerihome Mortgage Company, LLC
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Principal Engineer I - Azure Cloud Engineer
Amerihome Mortgage Company, LLC
Columbus, Ohio
Cloud & DevOps
Technical Product & Program Management
Cybersecurity
Cloud Engineering
DevOps
Technical Program Management
On-Site
Associate's

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Vistra Corporate Services
Major Projects - Digital I&C Nuclear Principal Engineer
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Major Projects - Digital I&C Nuclear Principal Engineer
Vistra Corporate Services
Perry, Ohio
Specialized Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Industrial Engineering
On-Site
Associate's

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Western Alliance Bank
Principal Engineer III - Cyber
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Western Alliance Bank
Added 3mo ago
Principal Engineer III - Cyber
Western Alliance Bank
Ohio
Cybersecurity
Cloud & DevOps
Security Engineering
On-Site
Master's

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Principal Engineer Jobs by City in Ohio

Where Ohio roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Columbus
15 jobs
Cincinnati
8 jobs
Cleveland
4 jobs
Gahanna
2 jobs
Perrysburg
2 jobs
Worthington
2 jobs
Blue Ash
1 jobs
Brooklyn Heights
1 jobs
Mentor
1 jobs

Principal Engineer Job Market in Ohio

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

Who's Hiring

  • American Electric Power
    American Electric Power8
  • Geosyntec Consultants
    Geosyntec Consultants4
  • Arcadis
    Arcadis3
  • Medpace
    Medpace3
  • CVS Health
    CVS Health2

Top Industries Hiring

  • Energy9
  • Consulting & Professional Services7
  • Technology & Software7
  • Banking & Financial Services4
  • Healthcare & Medical Services4

What Ohio Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in principal engineer jobs across Ohio.

  • 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 Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions

How many principal engineer jobs are there in Ohio?

There are 42+ principal engineer openings in Ohio on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Columbus, Cincinnati, and Cleveland. New positions post regularly as employers across Ohio hire.

Which Ohio cities have the most principal engineer jobs?

Columbus, Cincinnati, and Cleveland have the most principal engineer openings in Ohio right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.

Which companies hire principal engineers in Ohio?

Employers hiring principal engineers in Ohio include American Electric Power, Geosyntec Consultants, and Arcadis, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.

Are there remote principal engineer jobs in Ohio?

Yes. About 17% of principal engineer openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Ohio metros.

How do I apply for principal engineer jobs in Ohio?

You can apply to principal engineer jobs in Ohio directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Ohio location, then apply to each one that fits.

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