Remote Engineering Design Manager Jobs
Remote engineering design manager jobs are open across sectors including consumer electronics, automotive, aerospace, and industrial equipment at remote-first companies, distributed engineering teams, and technology-forward manufacturers. Employers hiring remotely right now include Olsson, Eaton, and GE Vernova. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Company Description
We are Olsson. We engineer and design solutions that improve the world around us. As a company, we promise to always be responsive, transparent, and focused on results – for our people, our clients, and our company.
We're a people-centric firm, so it's no surprise our greatest asset is our people. The impact this creates is an environment that encourages our people to grow and be creative with their talents. This approach builds a culture that is uniquely Olsson. It allows us to grow our people as we grow our business. This, in turn, creates a lasting impact on the world around us.
Job Description
Olsson is seeking a Senior Engineer on our Federal Engineering and Design Team. In this role, you'll help shape critical infrastructure projects that support military bases, VA campuses, and other essential government facilities. You'll be part of a high-performing, collaborative team delivering innovative civil engineering solutions that meet rigorous federal standards and exceed client expectations.
Acting as lead design engineer, you will spearhead some of the firm's most demanding projects. Responsibilities include preparing planning and design documents, performing design calculations, developing and maintaining team and client standards, and overseeing quality assurance/quality control efforts. You'll also advise on complex technical challenges and coordinate closely with Olsson teams, clients, and consultants throughout the project lifecycle.
This position may involve travel to job sites for observation and client meetings and offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to Olsson's growing federal portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee and guide complex civil design efforts for federal projects, including grading, drainage, utilities, and site layout, ensuring technical excellence and regulatory compliance.
- Serve as technical lead or project manager on high-profile federal assignments, driving scope, schedule, and budget alignment across multidisciplinary teams.
- Review and approve planning documents, design calculations, and technical specifications, ensuring consistency with federal standards such as UFC, DoD, and VA requirements.
- Mentor and support junior engineers, fostering technical growth and promoting best practices in design, documentation, and client engagement.
- Lead quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) processes, providing strategic oversight and resolving complex design challenges.
- Coordinate with internal teams, clients, and external consultants, ensuring seamless communication and integrated project delivery.
- Contribute to strategic proposal development, shaping winning responses to federal RFPs and expanding Olsson's federal portfolio.
- Represent Olsson in client meetings and site visits, offering expert guidance from concept through construction and ensuring client satisfaction.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
- Minimum 8 years of experience in civil/site design, ideally with federal clients.
- Proficiency in Civil 3D and other relevant design software.
- Deep understanding of DoD, VA, and federal design standards and processes.
- Exceptional communication skills and proven ability to coordinate complex projects.
Why Join Us
- Contribute to projects that serve national interests and make a difference in communities.
- Flexible work arrangements, including remote options.
- Enjoy flexible work arrangements, including remote options, to support your work-life balance.
- Thrive in a supportive culture that values professional development and teamwork.
At Olsson, your expertise drives progress on projects that matter. If you're passionate about federal civil engineering and ready to elevate your career, we want to hear from you.
#LI-HO1
Additional Information
Olsson specializes in engineering and design, client advisory services, planning, field services, and environmental. Improving the world has been our mindset from the very beginning, back when Olsson first opened for business in 1956. And it will be our mindset for years to come.
As an Olsson employee, you will:
- Receive a competitive 401(k) match
- Be empowered to build your career with tailored development paths
- Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements
- Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities
- Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles
In addition, full-time employees will receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.) and the opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance.
Olsson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, military status, or other protected status.
Olsson understands the importance of privacy and is committed to protecting job applicants' personal information. Pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (collectively, the "CCPA"), this notice explains Olsson's practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information for job applicants residing in California. Please read this Notice carefully to understand our privacy practices.
For more information about the types of information we collect and how we use it in connection with your general access and use of our website, please review our general California Privacy Notice here.
Company Description
We are Olsson. We engineer and design solutions that improve the world around us. As a company, we promise to always be responsive, transparent, and focused on results – for our people, our clients, and our company.
We're a people-centric firm, so it's no surprise our greatest asset is our people. The impact this creates is an environment that encourages our people to grow and be creative with their talents. This approach builds a culture that is uniquely Olsson. It allows us to grow our people as we grow our business. This, in turn, creates a lasting impact on the world around us.
Job Description
Olsson is seeking a Senior Engineer on our Federal Engineering and Design Team. In this role, you'll help shape critical infrastructure projects that support military bases, VA campuses, and other essential government facilities. You'll be part of a high-performing, collaborative team delivering innovative civil engineering solutions that meet rigorous federal standards and exceed client expectations.
Acting as lead design engineer, you will spearhead some of the firm's most demanding projects. Responsibilities include preparing planning and design documents, performing design calculations, developing and maintaining team and client standards, and overseeing quality assurance/quality control efforts. You'll also advise on complex technical challenges and coordinate closely with Olsson teams, clients, and consultants throughout the project lifecycle.
This position may involve travel to job sites for observation and client meetings and offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to Olsson's growing federal portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee and guide complex civil design efforts for federal projects, including grading, drainage, utilities, and site layout, ensuring technical excellence and regulatory compliance.
- Serve as technical lead or project manager on high-profile federal assignments, driving scope, schedule, and budget alignment across multidisciplinary teams.
- Review and approve planning documents, design calculations, and technical specifications, ensuring consistency with federal standards such as UFC, DoD, and VA requirements.
- Mentor and support junior engineers, fostering technical growth and promoting best practices in design, documentation, and client engagement.
- Lead quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) processes, providing strategic oversight and resolving complex design challenges.
- Coordinate with internal teams, clients, and external consultants, ensuring seamless communication and integrated project delivery.
- Contribute to strategic proposal development, shaping winning responses to federal RFPs and expanding Olsson's federal portfolio.
- Represent Olsson in client meetings and site visits, offering expert guidance from concept through construction and ensuring client satisfaction.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
- Minimum 8 years of experience in civil/site design, ideally with federal clients.
- Proficiency in Civil 3D and other relevant design software.
- Deep understanding of DoD, VA, and federal design standards and processes.
- Exceptional communication skills and proven ability to coordinate complex projects.
Why Join Us
- Contribute to projects that serve national interests and make a difference in communities.
- Flexible work arrangements, including remote options.
- Enjoy flexible work arrangements, including remote options, to support your work-life balance.
- Thrive in a supportive culture that values professional development and teamwork.
At Olsson, your expertise drives progress on projects that matter. If you're passionate about federal civil engineering and ready to elevate your career, we want to hear from you.
#LI-HO1
Additional Information
Olsson specializes in engineering and design, client advisory services, planning, field services, and environmental. Improving the world has been our mindset from the very beginning, back when Olsson first opened for business in 1956. And it will be our mindset for years to come.
As an Olsson employee, you will:
- Receive a competitive 401(k) match
- Be empowered to build your career with tailored development paths
- Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements
- Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities
- Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles
In addition, full-time employees will receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.) and the opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance.
Olsson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, military status, or other protected status.
Olsson understands the importance of privacy and is committed to protecting job applicants' personal information. Pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (collectively, the "CCPA"), this notice explains Olsson's practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information for job applicants residing in California. Please read this Notice carefully to understand our privacy practices.
For more information about the types of information we collect and how we use it in connection with your general access and use of our website, please review our general California Privacy Notice here.
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Who's Hiring
- Olsson10
- Eaton2
- GE Vernova2
- ARCHKEY SOLUTIONS2
- Turner & Townsend Pty Limited2
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Technology & Software
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote engineering design manager jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering or a related field
- 5 or more years of engineering design experience with at least 2 years in a management role
- Proficiency in CAD software such as SolidWorks, CATIA, or Creo
- Experience leading cross-functional product development teams through full design cycles
- Familiarity with design for manufacturability, GD&T, and engineering change management processes
- PMP certification or equivalent project management experience is frequently preferred
Tips for Your Remote Engineering Design Manager Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote engineering design 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 non-remote listings. Apply as soon as a role appears, since remote postings close quickly.
Document your async design leadership clearly
Remote employers want evidence you can run design reviews, resolve cross-functional disagreements, and move projects forward without in-person meetings. Prepare written case studies that show how you led a design process, not just what the final product was.
Show fluency with remote engineering toolchains
Hiring managers for remote roles check whether you're comfortable in the tools distributed teams actually use: CAD and PLM platforms, shared design review environments, and project management software like Jira or Asana. Name the specific tools you use and how in your application.
Prepare for structured remote interviews
Remote engineering design manager interviews often involve a written or take-home design challenge before the live panel. Practice articulating design trade-off decisions in writing, because remote teams evaluate how well you communicate complex choices to stakeholders who aren't in the room.
Remote Engineering Design Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote engineering design manager job?
Remote engineering design managers are hired most often by remote-first product companies, distributed hardware and software teams, and large enterprises with geographically spread engineering organizations. Employers screen heavily for self-direction, clear written communication, and demonstrated experience leading cross-functional design reviews asynchronously. A portfolio showing end-to-end design ownership, plus fluency with tools like Figma, CAD platforms, and project management software, gives candidates a concrete edge.
Which companies hire remote engineering design managers?
Employers currently hiring remote engineering design managers include Olsson, Eaton, and GE Vernova, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Remote openings for this role concentrate at remote-first technology firms, distributed industrial and consumer product companies, and enterprise organizations running multi-site engineering teams.
Can you get a remote engineering design manager job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level roles in engineering design management are harder to land because employers expect candidates to work independently from day one without close on-site oversight. Remote-first startups and smaller product companies are the most open to early-career candidates. Demonstrating async collaboration skills, sharing design project work publicly, and showing you can lead a design process without hand-holding all strengthen an application when direct management experience is thin.
Do you need a degree for remote engineering design manager jobs?
Not always. Remote employers weigh demonstrated design leadership, a strong portfolio, and results from past projects heavily alongside or instead of formal credentials. A degree in engineering, industrial design, or a related field is common among candidates, but employers hiring remotely often care more about whether you can run a design process end-to-end and communicate decisions clearly in writing.
Which industries hire the most remote engineering design managers?
The sectors hiring the most remote engineering design managers are Manufacturing and Technology & Software, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Those sectors rely on distributed engineering teams working across time zones, making remote design management a practical and increasingly standard operating model.
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