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Supervising Engineer jobs are open across construction, utilities, transportation, and manufacturing, at every level from project engineer to senior supervising engineer, with specializations in civil, mechanical, and electrical disciplines. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Position could be located in Louisville or Lexington, KY.
- Lead, direct and/or assist with organizing and prioritizing work group activities, assigning and/or scheduling work duties to meet required completion dates specific to Transmission Protection and Relaying.
- Directs and oversees all facets of transmission protection and relay activities in accordance with applicable safety and compliance standards, company procedures and project specifications.
- Evaluate direct reports for the purpose of developing organizational talent and building expertise in areas required by the department.
- Develop leadership skills and coordinate technical training aspects for self and group members.
- Work with other departments on cross-functional technical and business teams, working groups or committees to achieve goals and objectives of the department and company.
- Support the development of department goals and metrics.
- Select, train, coach, and develop direct reports to build self-motivated and effective teams.
- Evaluates and monitors engineering contractors and consultants.
- Elevates and reinforces a strong safety culture within the work group, through daily leadership, communication, and behaviors to eliminate personal injuries and losses.
- Set priorities to ensure task completion and coordinates work activities with other supervisors, acting as a liaison with other sections or departments.
- Perform special tasks, initiatives, or projects assigned by manager.
- Bachelor's Degree ABET Accredited Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering
- 5+ years of Engineering experience, or a master’s degree in engineering plus 3 years of engineering experience, or a PhD in Engineering plus 2 years of engineering experience. Utility system operator experience will be counted as engineering experience for this position.
- Demonstrated leadership skills by achieving positive results under non-ideal circumstances
- Working knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry codes and standards related to the electric utility industry
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated ability to provide technical direction to technical and non-technical personnel
- Sound judgment, technical insight, and strong initiative to direct other engineers on resolution of complex issues
- Strong verbal and written communication and influencing skills
- Ability to work well with individuals on all levels of the organization.
Position could be located in Louisville or Lexington, KY.
- Lead, direct and/or assist with organizing and prioritizing work group activities, assigning and/or scheduling work duties to meet required completion dates specific to Transmission Protection and Relaying.
- Directs and oversees all facets of transmission protection and relay activities in accordance with applicable safety and compliance standards, company procedures and project specifications.
- Evaluate direct reports for the purpose of developing organizational talent and building expertise in areas required by the department.
- Develop leadership skills and coordinate technical training aspects for self and group members.
- Work with other departments on cross-functional technical and business teams, working groups or committees to achieve goals and objectives of the department and company.
- Support the development of department goals and metrics.
- Select, train, coach, and develop direct reports to build self-motivated and effective teams.
- Evaluates and monitors engineering contractors and consultants.
- Elevates and reinforces a strong safety culture within the work group, through daily leadership, communication, and behaviors to eliminate personal injuries and losses.
- Set priorities to ensure task completion and coordinates work activities with other supervisors, acting as a liaison with other sections or departments.
- Perform special tasks, initiatives, or projects assigned by manager.
- Bachelor's Degree ABET Accredited Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering
- 5+ years of Engineering experience, or a master’s degree in engineering plus 3 years of engineering experience, or a PhD in Engineering plus 2 years of engineering experience. Utility system operator experience will be counted as engineering experience for this position.
- Demonstrated leadership skills by achieving positive results under non-ideal circumstances
- Working knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry codes and standards related to the electric utility industry
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated ability to provide technical direction to technical and non-technical personnel
- Sound judgment, technical insight, and strong initiative to direct other engineers on resolution of complex issues
- Strong verbal and written communication and influencing skills
- Ability to work well with individuals on all levels of the organization.
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Who's Hiring
- Quanta Infrastructure Solutions33
- Quanta Services29
- DASHIELL CORPORATION9
- Syska Hennessy7
- Vertiv6
Top Industries Hiring
- Construction & Real Estate33
- Energy29
- Consulting & Professional Services15
- Manufacturing2
- Electronics & Hardware2
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in supervising engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in civil, mechanical, electrical, or related engineering discipline
- Professional Engineer license or active EIT registration in relevant state
- Five or more years of field or project engineering experience with supervisory responsibility
- Proficiency in project management software and construction or plant management systems
- Demonstrated ability to manage crews, subcontractors, and cross-functional field teams
- Familiarity with OSHA safety standards and site compliance documentation requirements
Tips for Your Supervising Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to the site
Hiring managers for supervising engineer roles scan for site-specific experience before anything else. Name the project types, crew sizes, and technical environments you have managed directly, not just the company names or years employed.
Lead with your licensure clearly
Many supervising engineer postings filter informally on PE licensure or EIT status before a recruiter reads further. Put your license number, issuing state, and any active reciprocity states in your resume header so they are impossible to miss.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists supervising engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by project phase
Supervising engineers are hired at different points in a project lifecycle. Search for roles mentioning preconstruction, design-build, or commissioning to match your experience, since the day-to-day scope and required background differ significantly by phase.
Prepare technical scenarios from past projects
Interviewers for supervising engineer positions consistently ask about how you resolved field conflicts, managed subcontractor disputes, or kept a project on schedule under pressure. Prepare two or three specific examples with measurable outcomes before your first screen.
Negotiate scope alongside compensation
When you receive an offer, ask for the written project assignment and reporting structure at the same time you negotiate pay. Supervising engineers sometimes accept titles that look senior but lack real authority, so confirming crew size and budget responsibility in writing protects your career progression.
Supervising Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most supervising engineers?
The most active employers for supervising engineers right now are Quanta Infrastructure Solutions, Quanta Services, and DASHIELL CORPORATION, and the most openings are in California, Texas, and North Carolina, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Construction, utilities, and infrastructure sectors consistently account for the largest share of open roles.
How many supervising engineer jobs are remote?
About 39% of supervising engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, which is lower than most engineering disciplines because the role typically requires physical site presence. Project management, estimating, and design-review functions within supervising engineer titles are the sub-areas most likely to offer partial remote arrangements.
How do you become a supervising engineer?
Start by earning a bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline and passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam to become an Engineer in Training. Accumulate field or project engineering experience under a licensed Professional Engineer, then sit for the PE exam once you meet your state's experience threshold. After licensure, move into lead or senior engineer roles to build direct supervisory experience before applying to supervising engineer positions.
Can you get hired as a supervising engineer with limited experience?
Getting hired directly into a supervising engineer title with minimal experience is uncommon because most postings require demonstrated oversight of crews or subcontractors. A practical path is to pursue a senior or lead engineer role first, volunteer to manage field personnel on current projects, and document that supervisory scope explicitly on your resume before applying to supervising engineer openings.
What does the supervising engineer interview process look like?
Most employers run a phone or video screen to verify licensure and confirm the scope of projects you have supervised, followed by a technical interview that covers field problem-solving, safety compliance, and schedule management. A final round often includes a panel with operations or project leadership and may involve a site visit or scenario-based exercise testing how you would handle a crew conflict or scope change.
Where can I find and apply to supervising engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to supervising engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your experience and location, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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