Mid Level Project Planning Engineer Jobs
Mid level project planning engineer jobs go to engineers ready to own project schedules end to end, coordinate across disciplines with limited oversight, and guide junior team members through planning challenges. Openings are 20% remote or hybrid, concentrated in Retail, Aerospace & Defense, and Healthcare & Medical Services, with Lockheed Martin, Puig, and Blue Origin among the employers hiring at this level now.
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Standard Job Description
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 3 years of related experience.
Budgeting, Purchasing and/or Billing experience in commercial/industrial projects.
Knowledge of facilities and construction projects.
Desired Skills
Bachelor's Degree in engineering, business, or finance with 5 years of related experience.
Experience with SAP systems.
Knowledge of Capital planning
Good organizational/accounting skills.
Excellent computing skills with MS Office.
Ability to develop and present executive presentations
Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt Certification or LEAN Six-Sigma Black Belt training.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $85300.00 - $158300.00
At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.
The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
- For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
Standard Job Description
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 3 years of related experience.
Budgeting, Purchasing and/or Billing experience in commercial/industrial projects.
Knowledge of facilities and construction projects.
Desired Skills
Bachelor's Degree in engineering, business, or finance with 5 years of related experience.
Experience with SAP systems.
Knowledge of Capital planning
Good organizational/accounting skills.
Excellent computing skills with MS Office.
Ability to develop and present executive presentations
Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt Certification or LEAN Six-Sigma Black Belt training.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $85300.00 - $158300.00
At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.
The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
- For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
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Mid Level Project Planning Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level project planning engineer job?
Position yourself around ownership, not just participation. Highlight projects where you built or maintained the master schedule, managed baseline changes, and coordinated across multiple work packages without close supervision. Employers screening at this level want to see that you can read a critical path, resolve float issues independently, and communicate schedule risk to stakeholders. Lead with specific deliverables and the tools you used to produce them.
Which companies hire mid level project planning engineers?
Companies hiring mid level project planning engineers right now include Lockheed Martin, Puig, and Blue Origin, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from contractors, engineering and construction firms, defense primes, and large industrial operators that run complex, multi-phase projects requiring dedicated scheduling professionals.
Are there remote mid level project planning engineer jobs?
Yes, though availability depends on the sector. About 20% of mid level project planning engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with fully remote roles more common in software and technology-adjacent industries. Construction, energy, and infrastructure employers typically require on-site or hybrid presence, since schedule coordination often depends on direct access to the project environment.
How do I move up to a mid level project planning engineer role?
The move from entry level to mid level comes from accumulating ownership, not just hours. Early-career engineers grow into mid level by taking the lead on subproject schedules, learning to analyze float and critical path independently, and demonstrating that they can produce a defensible schedule update without being walked through it. Building proficiency in scheduling software and earning credentials like a PMI-SP or PSP strengthens the case considerably.
Which industries hire the most mid level project planning engineers?
Mid Level project planning engineer roles concentrate in Retail, Aerospace & Defense, and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring because they run capital-intensive, long-duration projects where integrated master schedules and earned value analysis are core requirements, creating steady demand for engineers who can manage planning at a program level.