Project Engineer Jobs in Maryland
Project Engineer jobs in Maryland are concentrated in the Baltimore metro, the Washington D.C. suburbs, and Annapolis, where the state's defense, infrastructure, and federal contracting industries create consistent demand at every level from entry-level associates to senior engineers. Major employers with an established Maryland presence include Northrop Grumman, Leidos, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, all of which hire project engineers across construction, systems integration, and program management specialties. Civil infrastructure, defense systems, and environmental remediation are among the most active subspecialties in the state right now. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Position Summary
This position is responsible for supporting the project team on several smaller or larger complex projects. Serves as a lead technical resource on smaller projects.
Position Details
- Collaborates with management and stakeholders and keeps them informed on all issues affecting project timeline and budget.
- Manages change orders. Ensures they are completed accurately and tracked as required. Expedites material as needed. Estimates the impact of project changes.
- Provides interpretation of plans and specifications.
- Assembles complete submittal packages and other required project documentation information.
- Procures equipment and materials and services; and participates in selection and hiring of subcontractors.
- Analyzes and resolves more complex questions and problems as needed.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent education, training and experience
- Minimum 3 years’ experience
- In-depth knowledge of applicable systems design, such as HVAC, plumbing, etc., as well as general understanding of system operations.
- Ability to read mechanical and plumbing plans.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong computer skills, including CADD and Microsoft Office, such as Excel
Benefits
As a 100% employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family:
- 401(k) plan with 50% company match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% paid for employee)
- Annual bonus program based upon performance, achievement, and company profitability
- Term life, AD&D insurance, and voluntary life insurance
- Disability income protection insurance
- Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
- Training/professional development opportunities and company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses
- Wellness benefits
About Southland Industries
As one of the nation’s largest MEP companies, Southland Industries is built on the foundation of great people. Since 1949, we have put our people first, enabling growth, professional achievement, and innovation. If you want to join a fast-paced environment where you’re engaged, challenged, and valued, apply now to join our dynamic team.
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Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
Pay: Final pay is determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. For Maryland this ranges from $99,427.00 - $117.504.00 plus annual incentive, benefits, and retirement program as outlined above.
Contingent Employment: All employment offers are contingent upon successful drug tests, background checks, and professional reference checks. Roles that include driving as an essential job duty will be required to have a successful Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR). We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time.
External Agency Announcement: Its Southland Industries' policy not to accept candidate submissions from recruiting agencies without an active and authorized work order. Candidate ownership can only be established after a bona fide work order is issued by a member of the Southland Industries Talent Acquisition team and the candidate is appropriately submitted through our Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
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Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Maryland Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in project engineer jobs across Maryland.
- Bachelor's degree in civil, mechanical, electrical, or systems engineering from an accredited program
- Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam passage, with EIT registration through the Maryland Board for Professional Engineers
- Two to four years of project coordination or field engineering experience in construction or defense contracting
- Proficiency with project management tools such as Primavera P6, MS Project, or Procore
- Familiarity with federal acquisition regulations and government contract delivery in a DoD environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for stakeholder reporting and cross-functional team coordination
Project Engineer Jobs in Maryland: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a project engineer in Maryland?
Most Maryland project engineers start with a bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline, then sit for the Fundamentals of Engineering exam administered by NCEES and register as an Engineer in Training through the Maryland Board for Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors. From there, gaining four years of progressive experience under a licensed Professional Engineer qualifies you to pursue full PE licensure, which many senior roles in Maryland government contracting and infrastructure require.
Which companies hire project engineers in Maryland?
Maryland project engineer roles are posted by Stanley Black & Decker, Affiliated Engineers, and Hillis-Carnes Engineering Associates and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Maryland's heavy concentration of federal agencies and prime defense contractors in the Baltimore-to-D.C. corridor means hiring is unusually steady compared with most states.
Which Maryland cities have the most project engineer jobs?
Baltimore, Towson, and Frederick account for the largest share of project engineer openings in Maryland. Baltimore anchors the market with its port, hospital systems, and infrastructure projects, while the D.C. suburban cities of Bethesda and Rockville draw demand from federal agencies and defense primes, and Annapolis benefits from its Naval Station presence and state government construction programs.
Are there remote project engineer jobs in Maryland?
Yes, but they're rare. Project engineering is fundamentally a field-facing and site-coordination role, so fully remote positions are the exception. About 70% of project engineer openings tied to Maryland are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those tend to be concentrated in planning, scheduling, and document-control functions rather than active construction or systems-integration phases.
How can I get hired as a project engineer in Maryland with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is an engineer-in-training or project coordinator role with one of Maryland's large defense or construction firms, where new graduates work under licensed PEs while building documented project hours. Northrop Grumman and Leidos both run structured early-career rotational programs out of their Maryland campuses. A strong resume also comes from lateral moves out of construction management, field engineering technician, or cost-estimating roles, and passing the FE exam before you apply signals seriousness to Maryland hiring managers.
Where can I find and apply to project engineer jobs in Maryland?
You can find and apply to project engineer jobs in Maryland on Migrate Mate, which lists current Maryland openings updated regularly. Search by city or specialty to narrow the results, then apply directly to the roles that match your background and experience level.
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