Technical Project Engineer Jobs

Technical Project Engineer jobs are open across manufacturing, defense, construction, and energy, from entry-level to senior and principal, with specializations in systems integration, process engineering, and program coordination. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles798+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerTesla
Top cityLos Angeles, CA
Work type40% Hybrid
Top industryTechnology

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Technical Project Manager
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Technical Project Manager
Convergint
California
Project & Program Management
Technical Product & Program Management
Project Management
Technical Program Management
$185k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Technical Project Manager — Medical Device Validation & Transfer
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Technical Project Manager — Medical Device Validation & Transfer
VTI Life Sciences
Baltimore, Maryland
Project Management
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Technical Product & Program Management
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in engineering
11-50

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Technical Project Manager
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Technical Project Manager
NCR Voyix
Atlanta, Georgia
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
Bachelor's degree

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Specialist, Technical Project Management
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Specialist, Technical Project Management
Merck
Rahway, New Jersey
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
$87k - $137k/yr
Associate's degree
10,000+

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Technical Project Manager
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Technical Project Manager
The Onin Group
Nashville, Tennessee
Creative & Design
Product Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
10,000+

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Technical Project Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Tesla13
  • Stantec13
  • Connect Force13
  • Kennedy/Jenks Consultants12
  • Blue Origin11

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software30
  • Consulting & Professional Services19
  • Electronics & Hardware9
  • Manufacturing7
  • Investment & Asset Management6

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in technical project engineer jobs.

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, technology, or a related technical field
  • Experience managing cross-functional project teams from planning through delivery
  • Proficiency with project scheduling tools such as MS Project or Primavera P6
  • Familiarity with engineering drawings, technical specifications, and change management processes
  • PMP or similar project management certification preferred or required
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for stakeholder reporting and documentation

Tips for Your Technical Project Engineer Job Search

Tailor your resume to project phases

Technical project engineer roles reward candidates who show ownership of full project lifecycles. Call out your role at each phase, initiation through closeout, and quantify outcomes like schedule recovery, cost variance, or delivery milestones you hit or improved.

List your engineering tools explicitly

Hiring managers scan for CAD platforms, project scheduling software, and ERP systems by name. If you've used AutoCAD, Primavera P6, SAP, or similar tools, list them in a dedicated skills section so they aren't buried in job descriptions.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists technical project 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 that name your industry vertical

A technical project engineer role in aerospace moves very differently from one in civil infrastructure. Search by industry keyword alongside the job title to surface openings where your domain experience is directly transferable, not just your project management credentials.

Prepare a scope-change example for interviews

Interviewers for this role almost always ask how you've handled project scope changes or stakeholder conflicts. Prepare a specific example with a clear problem, your decision, and a measurable outcome, so you're not constructing the story on the spot.

Negotiate using total project responsibility

When discussing compensation, frame your ask around budget authority and team size you've managed. Candidates who can point to a specific dollar value of projects they've delivered tend to anchor stronger in technical project engineer salary conversations.

Technical Project Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most technical project engineers?

The most active employers for technical project engineers right now are Tesla, Stantec, and Connect Force, and the most openings are in California, Texas, and Virginia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to concentrate in sectors with large capital programs, including defense, infrastructure, and industrial manufacturing.

How many technical project engineer jobs are remote?

About 65% of technical project engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the share varies significantly by industry. Roles tied to software development, systems integration, and program coordination tend to offer more remote flexibility than positions in construction, facilities, or hands-on manufacturing environments.

How do you become a technical project engineer?

Most technical project engineers start with a bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline, then build field or systems experience in a junior engineering or project coordinator role. Earning a project management certification strengthens your profile for lead roles. From there, moving into full project ownership, with budget and schedule responsibility, is the typical path to senior positions.

Can you get hired as a technical project engineer with little experience?

Yes, entry-level technical project engineer roles do exist, particularly in companies with structured engineering rotational programs. Employers hiring junior candidates look for internship experience involving project coordination, familiarity with engineering documentation, and demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities. A strong academic project, capstone, or co-op with measurable outcomes can substitute for professional project history early in your career.

What does the technical project engineer interview process look like?

Most employers run a phone screen focused on your engineering background and project experience, followed by a technical interview where you walk through a past project in detail, covering scope, risks, and results. A panel or hiring-manager interview then tests stakeholder communication and cross-functional coordination scenarios. Some companies add a written case or presentation step for senior-level roles before extending an offer.

Where can I find and apply to technical project engineer jobs?

You can find and apply to technical project engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that fit your engineering background and industry experience, then apply directly to each listing that matches your qualifications.

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