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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As a Project Electrical Engineer (industry equivalent: Electrical Engineer 3), serve as a vital member of the Oceaneering Aerospace and Defense Technologies (ADTECH) engineering team – an engineering center of excellence, and an exciting part of our dynamic, global enterprise. Within our Oceaneering Technologies (OTECH) group, you will be responsible for performing diverse activities associated with the development and implementation of complex power and control systems for unique underwater robotic and electromechanical systems, helping solve our customers’ toughest challenges – typically for US Navy and other US Government customers.
Most of our projects are one-of-a-kind, which means you will never be stagnant and will always work on something new and compelling. And, by “work,” we don’t just mean “analyze and design” – most of our engineers do not simply sit behind a desk, but when the design is done choose to “get their hands dirty” assisting with building and testing their creations. At Oceaneering, we are committed to “making it work!”
ESSENTIAL:
- Bachelor of Science or advanced degree from an accredited university in Electrical/Electronic Engineering (or related field/curriculum having an Electrical concentration, such as Computer Engineering or Robotics Engineering). Significant commensurate experience may be considered.
- Minimum 7 years practical technical experience in the creative (Electrical) engineering process, including participation in the concept, analysis, simulation, design, drawing, assembly, integration, troubleshooting, and testing of complex electrical, electromechanical, and automated/robotic systems.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a United States Government Security Clearance (active clearances preferred, but not prerequisite). Must be a US citizen.
PREFERRED:
- Experience selecting and integrating varying pieces of high-tech Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) equipment to interoperate well together, including designing necessary interfaces.
- Good working knowledge and experience selecting and sizing current and latest available electrical and electronic components and wiring devices, such as signal conditioning, power supplies, control devices, switching devices, SSRs, safety devices, terminal blocks, connectors, DIN rail, wiring, cabling, marshalling, dressing, etc.
- Experience selecting and interfacing components of industrial quality embedded microprocessor, single-board computer (SBC) based control systems, including defining necessary signals, sensors, and actuators, and selecting appropriate I/O; may also require custom electrical designs where COTS components are either inadequate or unavailable.
- Experience designing, interfacing, translating, and integrating various data communications signaling, such as Ethernet, USB, RS-232, RS-422, RS-485, SPI, I2C, CAN, etc., including their associated media and protocols in high-noise potential environments.
- Experience with DC power systems design.
- Calculate and estimate system power and energy requirements.
- Experience designing, wiring, cabling, grounding for minimizing electrical noise and EMI, as appropriate.
- Good electrical drawing/drafting skills – accurately create and read detailed schematics, wiring diagrams, cable drawings, system cabling and block diagrams, etc.
- Proficiency in proper use and application of various standard electronic test equipment; e.g., VOM/multimeters, oscilloscopes, power analyzers, communications analyzers, “hipot” insulation testers, spectrum analyzers, CTDR, OTDR, optical power meters, etc.
- Proficiency with advanced Computer Aided Design (CAD), Simulation, and Analysis software packages such as Altium Designer, SPICE, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, SolidWorks Electrical, MathCAD, MATLAB, etc.
- Proficiency with common office productivity software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, etc. Good written and oral communications skills, including ability to effectively document, convey, and present engineering concepts and products to team members and customers.
ADDITIONAL DESIRED: (stronger candidates may possess one or more of these)
- Experience in the marine (surface or, preferably, underwater) industry and associated technologies, including ROVs, AUVs, and related robotic and electromechanical systems; also sonar systems.
- Working knowledge of applicable industry professional, technical, and military standards (IEEE, ANSI, IEC, ISO, NEMA, NEC, MIL, etc.)
- Good practical technician skills (assembly, wiring, soldering, cabling, etc.)
- Experience with fiber-optics.
- Experience with Printed Circuit Board (PCB) design.
- Experience with brushless motor drives, robotics, and automation.
- Experience designing, analyzing, and tuning closed-loop feedback control systems.
- Experience with low-medium voltage, single- and 3-phase power systems (120, 240, 480, 3000+ VAC).
- Experience applying machine safety systems and standards.
- Experience with programming languages and/or script writing (software). Ability and flexibility to travel on occasion, typically pre-planned for up to one to two weeks at a time; may be within the US, outside the US, or offshore, onboard a boat.
- As a system or subsystem lead, responsible for producing significant portions of individual project electrical and control system designs; may also be expected to lead, supervise, and mentor small teams of senior and junior electrical engineers in pursuit of associated project objectives.
- Given incomplete, high-level requirements for a system or subsystem of moderate complexity, generate proper designs and work to complete tasking with latitude to make decisions under minimal supervision – individually and in a teamwork environment.
Exercise excellent technical judgement, creativity, and initiative with attention to detail consistently throughout your work product, with attention to the “system” perspective. - Prepare and participate in regular design reviews.
- Work closely in concert with mechanical, software, and systems engineers, as well as other cooperative disciplines, to solve problems and constructively architect a working system.
- Supervise/mentor junior engineers or technicians, when necessary.
- Responsible and accountable for your results, working with considerable autonomy, but also knowing when to ask for assistance.
- Desire to stretch and expand your talents, expertise, competency, and responsibilities.
As a Project Electrical Engineer (industry equivalent: Electrical Engineer 3), serve as a vital member of the Oceaneering Aerospace and Defense Technologies (ADTECH) engineering team – an engineering center of excellence, and an exciting part of our dynamic, global enterprise. Within our Oceaneering Technologies (OTECH) group, you will be responsible for performing diverse activities associated with the development and implementation of complex power and control systems for unique underwater robotic and electromechanical systems, helping solve our customers’ toughest challenges – typically for US Navy and other US Government customers.
Most of our projects are one-of-a-kind, which means you will never be stagnant and will always work on something new and compelling. And, by “work,” we don’t just mean “analyze and design” – most of our engineers do not simply sit behind a desk, but when the design is done choose to “get their hands dirty” assisting with building and testing their creations. At Oceaneering, we are committed to “making it work!”
ESSENTIAL:
- Bachelor of Science or advanced degree from an accredited university in Electrical/Electronic Engineering (or related field/curriculum having an Electrical concentration, such as Computer Engineering or Robotics Engineering). Significant commensurate experience may be considered.
- Minimum 7 years practical technical experience in the creative (Electrical) engineering process, including participation in the concept, analysis, simulation, design, drawing, assembly, integration, troubleshooting, and testing of complex electrical, electromechanical, and automated/robotic systems.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a United States Government Security Clearance (active clearances preferred, but not prerequisite). Must be a US citizen.
PREFERRED:
- Experience selecting and integrating varying pieces of high-tech Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) equipment to interoperate well together, including designing necessary interfaces.
- Good working knowledge and experience selecting and sizing current and latest available electrical and electronic components and wiring devices, such as signal conditioning, power supplies, control devices, switching devices, SSRs, safety devices, terminal blocks, connectors, DIN rail, wiring, cabling, marshalling, dressing, etc.
- Experience selecting and interfacing components of industrial quality embedded microprocessor, single-board computer (SBC) based control systems, including defining necessary signals, sensors, and actuators, and selecting appropriate I/O; may also require custom electrical designs where COTS components are either inadequate or unavailable.
- Experience designing, interfacing, translating, and integrating various data communications signaling, such as Ethernet, USB, RS-232, RS-422, RS-485, SPI, I2C, CAN, etc., including their associated media and protocols in high-noise potential environments.
- Experience with DC power systems design.
- Calculate and estimate system power and energy requirements.
- Experience designing, wiring, cabling, grounding for minimizing electrical noise and EMI, as appropriate.
- Good electrical drawing/drafting skills – accurately create and read detailed schematics, wiring diagrams, cable drawings, system cabling and block diagrams, etc.
- Proficiency in proper use and application of various standard electronic test equipment; e.g., VOM/multimeters, oscilloscopes, power analyzers, communications analyzers, “hipot” insulation testers, spectrum analyzers, CTDR, OTDR, optical power meters, etc.
- Proficiency with advanced Computer Aided Design (CAD), Simulation, and Analysis software packages such as Altium Designer, SPICE, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, SolidWorks Electrical, MathCAD, MATLAB, etc.
- Proficiency with common office productivity software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, etc. Good written and oral communications skills, including ability to effectively document, convey, and present engineering concepts and products to team members and customers.
ADDITIONAL DESIRED: (stronger candidates may possess one or more of these)
- Experience in the marine (surface or, preferably, underwater) industry and associated technologies, including ROVs, AUVs, and related robotic and electromechanical systems; also sonar systems.
- Working knowledge of applicable industry professional, technical, and military standards (IEEE, ANSI, IEC, ISO, NEMA, NEC, MIL, etc.)
- Good practical technician skills (assembly, wiring, soldering, cabling, etc.)
- Experience with fiber-optics.
- Experience with Printed Circuit Board (PCB) design.
- Experience with brushless motor drives, robotics, and automation.
- Experience designing, analyzing, and tuning closed-loop feedback control systems.
- Experience with low-medium voltage, single- and 3-phase power systems (120, 240, 480, 3000+ VAC).
- Experience applying machine safety systems and standards.
- Experience with programming languages and/or script writing (software). Ability and flexibility to travel on occasion, typically pre-planned for up to one to two weeks at a time; may be within the US, outside the US, or offshore, onboard a boat.
- As a system or subsystem lead, responsible for producing significant portions of individual project electrical and control system designs; may also be expected to lead, supervise, and mentor small teams of senior and junior electrical engineers in pursuit of associated project objectives.
- Given incomplete, high-level requirements for a system or subsystem of moderate complexity, generate proper designs and work to complete tasking with latitude to make decisions under minimal supervision – individually and in a teamwork environment.
Exercise excellent technical judgement, creativity, and initiative with attention to detail consistently throughout your work product, with attention to the “system” perspective. - Prepare and participate in regular design reviews.
- Work closely in concert with mechanical, software, and systems engineers, as well as other cooperative disciplines, to solve problems and constructively architect a working system.
- Supervise/mentor junior engineers or technicians, when necessary.
- Responsible and accountable for your results, working with considerable autonomy, but also knowing when to ask for assistance.
- Desire to stretch and expand your talents, expertise, competency, and responsibilities.
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- Consulting & Professional Services11
- Technology & Software3
- Cybersecurity2
- Manufacturing2
- Staffing & Recruiting2
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 M.C. Dean, Affiliated Engineers, and Brudis & Associates and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 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, Columbia, and Bethesda 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 49% of project engineer openings tied to Maryland are remote or hybrid as of November 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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