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Remote Assistant Engineering Manager jobs are open across the U.S. at remote-first firms and distributed engineering teams in sectors including software, fintech, and healthcare technology. Employers hiring remotely right now include University Enterprises, Lockheed Martin, and TE Connectivity. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Caltrans manages more than 50,000 miles of California’s highway and freeway lanes, provides inter-city rail services, permits more than 400 public-use airports and special-use hospital heliports, and works with local agencies. Caltrans carries out its mission of providing a safe, sustainable, integrated, and efficient transportation system to enhance California’s economy and livability, with six primary programs: Aeronautics, Highway Transportation, Mass Transportation, Transportation Planning, Administration, and the Equipment Service Center.
To learn more visit www.dot ca.gov .
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is seeking to hire a student assistant, in a learning capacity, to work under the close supervision of a Transportation Engineer in the Office of Highway Operations. The student assistant will work in a learning capacity to support the Napa, Solano, and I-80 Corridor Traffic Operations Branch. The student assistant will assist Engineers in developing Traffic Operations and Transportation Management Plan (TMP) deliverables, conducting traffic operations investigations, and reviewing or performing traffic impact analysis. The student assistant will also perform other duties as assigned.
Through this position, the student assistant will gain practical experience in the Caltrans Project Development and Delivery Process by assisting with the preparation of TMP-related analyses, charts, and reports. The student assistant will also apply transportation engineering principles, traffic analysis concepts and data analysis skills learned through academic coursework to real-world transportation projects and operational challenges.
Conditions of Employment
Depending on the type of position you are applying for, a pre-employment background check consisting of one or more of the following may be conducted: employment history, professional references, criminal check: educational verification (degree, license, or official transcript) or DMV clearance. Applicants will be required to pass required pre-employment checks to the satisfaction of University Enterprises, Inc. (UEI) and the hiring Agency or Department.
UEI does not allow students to hold more than one UEI Job at a time, or work in more than one account per pay period. UEI employees who are considering leaving their current UEI student assistant position for a different UEI student assistant position should inform their supervisor in writing and provide at least a week’s notice.
UEI is not a multi-state employer. UEI only employs candidates who live and work in the state of California. If selected for the position you must reside in California and all work must be performed in the state of California throughout the course of employment.
Prerequisites
Must be a college student attending classes during the regular term (fall, spring, and winter, if applicable), at one of the accredited colleges or universities on our affiliation list.
To view our current affiliation list please paste the following URL into your browser: http://www.calinterns.org/wp-content/uploads/Affiliation_List.pdf
Students must be enrolled in at least six-semester units or nine quarter units for undergraduate students; four-semester units or six quarter units for graduate students.
Students declared major must match the major(s) listed in the job posting.
Majors/Fields of Study
Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Transportation Systems Engineering, Traffic Engineering, or closely related Engineering fields.
Work Schedule
F lexible workdays and work hours, Monday – Friday, between 8 AM – 5 PM. Final work schedule will be determined by the supervisor.
Additional Work Schedule
Student Assistant and Graduate Assistant employees generally work up to 24 hours per workweek (Sunday – Saturday) during the academic year and up to 40 hours per workweek during breaks; (winter, spring, and summer).
Compensation
$18.28 – $28.16 per hour.
Minimum Qualifications
- Must maintain a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA. Must complete each term with minimum unit requirements for Undergraduate and Graduate student classifications. Proof will be collected at the end of each Spring and Fall term.
Preferred Qualifications
Duties and Responsibilities
- In a learning capacity, research and compile information necessary to support the development of Transportation Management Plans (TMPs), including lane closure requirements, detour routes, and traffic delay impact assessments.
- In a learning capacity, apply traffic engineering principles and analytical software tools to support traffic operations investigations, traffic studies, and related analyses.
- In a learning capacity, assist in the development, maintenance, and application of traffic analysis tools and geospatial traffic databases to support the preparation and tracking of TMP deliverables.
- In a learning capacity, coordinate with and respond to inquiries from other branches, offices, functional units, and divisions regarding traffic operations and TMP-related activities. Support other assignments as necessary.
Physical Requirements
Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment including computer workstations, telephones, calculators, copiers, printers, and scanners with or without reasonable accommodation.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in a hybrid environment.
Students/Employees will be required to work according to the current UEI remote workplace policy and sign a UEI Work from Home Agreement. The decision to permit an employee to work from home is at the discretion of the supervisor or employer and may, at any time and with or without cause, unilaterally terminate the option to work from home.
Application Instructions
Please complete all fields of the employment application. Include your educational history in the “Educational Experience” section and any employment history in the “Employment Experience” section of our application.
In addition to your resume, please upload your most recent transcripts.
Apply by: December 31, 2026
Caltrans manages more than 50,000 miles of California’s highway and freeway lanes, provides inter-city rail services, permits more than 400 public-use airports and special-use hospital heliports, and works with local agencies. Caltrans carries out its mission of providing a safe, sustainable, integrated, and efficient transportation system to enhance California’s economy and livability, with six primary programs: Aeronautics, Highway Transportation, Mass Transportation, Transportation Planning, Administration, and the Equipment Service Center.
To learn more visit www.dot ca.gov .
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is seeking to hire a student assistant, in a learning capacity, to work under the close supervision of a Transportation Engineer in the Office of Highway Operations. The student assistant will work in a learning capacity to support the Napa, Solano, and I-80 Corridor Traffic Operations Branch. The student assistant will assist Engineers in developing Traffic Operations and Transportation Management Plan (TMP) deliverables, conducting traffic operations investigations, and reviewing or performing traffic impact analysis. The student assistant will also perform other duties as assigned.
Through this position, the student assistant will gain practical experience in the Caltrans Project Development and Delivery Process by assisting with the preparation of TMP-related analyses, charts, and reports. The student assistant will also apply transportation engineering principles, traffic analysis concepts and data analysis skills learned through academic coursework to real-world transportation projects and operational challenges.
Conditions of Employment
Depending on the type of position you are applying for, a pre-employment background check consisting of one or more of the following may be conducted: employment history, professional references, criminal check: educational verification (degree, license, or official transcript) or DMV clearance. Applicants will be required to pass required pre-employment checks to the satisfaction of University Enterprises, Inc. (UEI) and the hiring Agency or Department.
UEI does not allow students to hold more than one UEI Job at a time, or work in more than one account per pay period. UEI employees who are considering leaving their current UEI student assistant position for a different UEI student assistant position should inform their supervisor in writing and provide at least a week’s notice.
UEI is not a multi-state employer. UEI only employs candidates who live and work in the state of California. If selected for the position you must reside in California and all work must be performed in the state of California throughout the course of employment.
Prerequisites
Must be a college student attending classes during the regular term (fall, spring, and winter, if applicable), at one of the accredited colleges or universities on our affiliation list.
To view our current affiliation list please paste the following URL into your browser: http://www.calinterns.org/wp-content/uploads/Affiliation_List.pdf
Students must be enrolled in at least six-semester units or nine quarter units for undergraduate students; four-semester units or six quarter units for graduate students.
Students declared major must match the major(s) listed in the job posting.
Majors/Fields of Study
Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Transportation Systems Engineering, Traffic Engineering, or closely related Engineering fields.
Work Schedule
F lexible workdays and work hours, Monday – Friday, between 8 AM – 5 PM. Final work schedule will be determined by the supervisor.
Additional Work Schedule
Student Assistant and Graduate Assistant employees generally work up to 24 hours per workweek (Sunday – Saturday) during the academic year and up to 40 hours per workweek during breaks; (winter, spring, and summer).
Compensation
$18.28 – $28.16 per hour.
Minimum Qualifications
- Must maintain a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA. Must complete each term with minimum unit requirements for Undergraduate and Graduate student classifications. Proof will be collected at the end of each Spring and Fall term.
Preferred Qualifications
Duties and Responsibilities
- In a learning capacity, research and compile information necessary to support the development of Transportation Management Plans (TMPs), including lane closure requirements, detour routes, and traffic delay impact assessments.
- In a learning capacity, apply traffic engineering principles and analytical software tools to support traffic operations investigations, traffic studies, and related analyses.
- In a learning capacity, assist in the development, maintenance, and application of traffic analysis tools and geospatial traffic databases to support the preparation and tracking of TMP deliverables.
- In a learning capacity, coordinate with and respond to inquiries from other branches, offices, functional units, and divisions regarding traffic operations and TMP-related activities. Support other assignments as necessary.
Physical Requirements
Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment including computer workstations, telephones, calculators, copiers, printers, and scanners with or without reasonable accommodation.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in a hybrid environment.
Students/Employees will be required to work according to the current UEI remote workplace policy and sign a UEI Work from Home Agreement. The decision to permit an employee to work from home is at the discretion of the supervisor or employer and may, at any time and with or without cause, unilaterally terminate the option to work from home.
Application Instructions
Please complete all fields of the employment application. Include your educational history in the “Educational Experience” section and any employment history in the “Employment Experience” section of our application.
In addition to your resume, please upload your most recent transcripts.
Apply by: December 31, 2026
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote assistant engineering manager jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related technical field
- 3 to 7 years of engineering experience with at least one year in a lead or supervisory role
- Demonstrated ability to manage project timelines, deliverables, and cross-functional dependencies
- Proficiency with Agile or Scrum methodologies and project management tools
- Strong communication skills for translating technical requirements to non-technical stakeholders
- Experience conducting code or design reviews and mentoring junior engineers
Tips for Your Remote Assistant Engineering Manager Job Search
Prove your async leadership style upfront
Remote engineering teams need managers who communicate clearly without real-time interaction. Add a brief section to your resume or cover letter describing how you've run standups, code reviews, or sprint planning in async or distributed environments using tools like Jira, Confluence, or Linear.
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote assistant engineering manager openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly without sorting through location-filtered results on general boards.
Highlight distributed team management on your resume
Remote employers specifically look for experience managing engineers across time zones. Call out the number of time zones your team covered, the communication cadences you set, and the delivery outcomes you hit to show you can handle distributed coordination.
Prepare for remote-specific interview scenarios
Remote hiring panels often ask how you handle blocked engineers when you can't walk over to their desk, how you build trust with engineers you've never met in person, and how you keep distributed teams aligned. Practice concrete answers using real examples from your work history.
Remote Assistant Engineering Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote assistant engineering manager job?
Target remote-first companies and distributed engineering organizations, which regularly hire assistant engineering managers who can lead without in-person oversight. Remote employers screen for strong written communication, async collaboration habits, and the ability to manage engineers across time zones without daily check-ins. Demonstrating that you've coordinated distributed teams, documented processes clearly, and driven delivery independently gives you a clear edge over candidates without remote experience.
Which companies hire remote assistant engineering managers?
Remote assistant engineering manager roles are posted by University Enterprises, Lockheed Martin, and TE Connectivity and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Remote-first software companies, distributed fintech teams, and cloud infrastructure organizations make up the bulk of consistent hiring in this role.
Can you get a remote assistant engineering manager job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level roles are harder to land because employers expect you to operate independently from day one with minimal hand-holding. Your best path is through companies with structured remote onboarding, such as well-documented remote-first startups. Showing contributions to open-source projects, leading small distributed teams in volunteer or contract work, and demonstrating clear async communication in your application materials opens the door.
Do you need a degree for remote assistant engineering manager jobs?
Not always. Remote employers weigh demonstrated engineering leadership and delivery results heavily alongside formal credentials. A portfolio showing you've shipped products, mentored engineers, or managed delivery on distributed teams often carries more weight than a degree alone. Certifications in agile methodologies, cloud platforms, or engineering management frameworks can also fill the gap if you lack a traditional computer science background.
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