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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Overview

Open roles72
Top employerStanley Black & Decker
Top cityBaltimore, MD
Cities hiring32
Work type60% Hybrid
Top industryManufacturing

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Southland Industries
Project Engineer II - Shop
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Project Engineer II - Shop
Southland Industries
Brandywine, Maryland
Engineering (Non-Software)
Project Management
Technical Program Management
Bachelor's degree in engineering
10,000+

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Project Engineer II - Highways
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Project Engineer II - Highways
RK&K
Baltimore, Maryland
Civil Engineering
Construction Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
$55 - $58/hr
Hybrid
Bachelor of Science
1,001-5,000

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Senior Project Engineer - Site Development
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Senior Project Engineer - Site Development
RK&K
Baltimore, Maryland
Backend Engineering
Full-stack Engineering
Software Engineering
$50 - $65/hr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree
1,001-5,000

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Senior Project Engineer
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Senior Project Engineer
HYDRASEARCH
Stevensville, Maryland
Engineering (Non-Software)
Mechanical Engineering
Specialized Engineering
$90k - $110k/yr
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

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Project Engineer - Mechanical
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Project Engineer - Mechanical
JLG
Hagerstown, Maryland
Engineering (Non-Software)
Mechanical Engineering
Specialized Engineering
$83k - $134k/yr
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

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Project Engineer Jobs by City in Maryland

Where Maryland roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Towson
6 jobs
Frederick
5 jobs
Bethesda
4 jobs
Rockville
4 jobs
Hunt Valley
4 jobs
Columbia
2 jobs
Hagerstown
2 jobs
Delmar
1 job

Project Engineer Job Market in Maryland

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

Who's Hiring

Stanley Black & Decker
Stanley Black & Decker5 open roles
Affiliated Engineers
Affiliated Engineers4 open roles
Hillis-Carnes Engineering Associates
Hillis-Carnes Engineering Associates3 open roles

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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