Project Controls Engineer Jobs in Maryland

Project Controls Engineer jobs in Maryland are consistently active, concentrated in defense contracting, federal infrastructure, and large-scale construction programs anchored in the Baltimore-Washington corridor, with openings at every level from entry project analyst to senior program controls lead. The heaviest hiring concentrates in Baltimore, Bethesda, and the National Capital Region suburbs, where firms like Northrop Grumman, Leidos, and Bechtel maintain substantial Maryland operations. The most in-demand specialties are earned value management, schedule analysis, and cost performance reporting tied to government contracts. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles11
Top employerCBRE
Top cityColumbia, MD
Cities hiring8
Work type67% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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Rippling
Project Controls Engineer - Bootcamp
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Project Controls Engineer - Bootcamp
Rippling
Silver Spring, Maryland
IT Support
Project Management
Technical Program Management
$60k - $75k/yr
51-200

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CBRE
Project Controls Director
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Project Controls Director
CBRE
Gaithersburg, Maryland
Customer Service
Customer Support
$155k - $180k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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CBRE
Senior Project Controls Manager
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Added 5d ago
Senior Project Controls Manager
CBRE
Gaithersburg, Maryland
Customer Service
Customer Support
$135k - $150k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Albireo Energy
Project Manager - HVAC Controls
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Added 2w ago
Project Manager - HVAC Controls
Albireo Energy
Baltimore, Maryland
Business Operations
Revenue Operations & Enablement
Sales
$120k - $140k/yr
Bachelor's degree in construction management
501-1,000

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Project Controls Engineer Jobs by City in Maryland

Where Maryland roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Columbia
2 jobs
Gaithersburg
2 jobs
Silver Spring
2 jobs
Hanover
1 job
Annapolis
1 job
Baltimore
1 job
Frederick
1 job
Rockville
1 job

Project Controls Engineer Job Market in Maryland

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

Who's Hiring

CBRE
CBRE2 open roles
Rippling
Rippling1 open role
X-Energy
X-Energy1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Construction & Real Estate

What Maryland Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in project controls engineer jobs across Maryland.

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related technical field
  • Proficiency in scheduling software such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project
  • Experience with earned value management systems on government or defense contracts
  • Familiarity with cost baseline development, forecasting, and variance analysis reporting
  • PMI Project Management Professional or AACE International certification preferred
  • Active or ability to obtain U.S. government security clearance for federal contract work

Project Controls Engineer Jobs in Maryland: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a project controls engineer in Maryland?

Most employers in Maryland require a bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field as the foundation. Maryland does not issue a state-specific license for project controls engineers, so the path typically runs through industry certifications: AACE International's Certified Cost Professional or Planning and Scheduling Professional credentials carry strong weight with Maryland defense and federal contractors. Gaining experience on government contract programs and obtaining a security clearance significantly accelerates hiring in the region's dominant sectors.

Which companies hire project controls engineers in Maryland?

Employers hiring project controls engineers in Maryland right now include CBRE, Rippling, and X-Energy, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Maryland's concentration of federal agencies and defense prime contractors makes it one of the more active states for this role, with recurring demand from both large primes and their mid-tier subcontractors.

Which Maryland cities have the most project controls engineer jobs?

Columbia, Gaithersburg, and Silver Spring account for the largest share of project controls engineer openings in Maryland. The Baltimore and National Capital Region suburbs, including Bethesda and Rockville, drive most of the volume because major defense contractors and federal program offices concentrate there, while smaller markets in the corridor benefit from the same large employers operating multiple Maryland sites.

Are there remote project controls engineer jobs in Maryland?

Yes, but they are less common than in purely analytical fields because the role frequently requires on-site schedule walks, contractor coordination, and access to controlled program environments. About 33% of project controls engineer openings tied to Maryland are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with remote work most accessible for cost analysis and reporting tasks rather than hands-on field or government facility work.

How can I get hired as a project controls engineer in Maryland with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is a project controls analyst or cost analyst role, which large Maryland defense contractors like Northrop Grumman and Leidos post as entry-level openings that feed into senior project controls positions. Candidates who complete an AACE student membership and earn an associate-level certification, or who graduate from University of Maryland or Morgan State construction management programs, stand out in the applicant pool. Lateral moves from scheduling coordinator or construction inspector roles are also a recognized door into the discipline with Maryland federal contractors.

Where can I find and apply to project controls engineer jobs in Maryland?

You can find and apply to project controls engineer jobs in Maryland on Migrate Mate, which lists current Maryland openings. Search the roles available, identify the ones that match your experience and location, and apply directly to whichever positions fit your background.

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