Engineering Manager Jobs in District of Columbia

An Engineering Manager is an essential part of the engineering industry. They oversee and lead the engineering team, ensuring projects are completed successfully and on time. They are responsible for formulating strategies, ensuring quality control, managing budgets, and supervising staff. This individual must have strong technical knowledge along with excellent management and leadership skills. A bachelor's degree in engineering is usually required for this position, but a master's degree or a Professional Engineer (PE) certification can enhance job prospects. Also, expertise in project management, problem-solving, and critical thinking is essential.

Before becoming an Engineering Manager, a person could have different roles within the engineering sector. Such roles could include a Project Engineer, where they would gain practical experience in managing engineering projects; a Senior Engineer, where they would have increased responsibility in design and development projects; or a Lead Engineer, where they would oversee a team of engineers. These roles provide the necessary experience and skill set for managing multiple projects and teams, setting the foundation for a successful career as an Engineering Manager.

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OBXtek is currently staffing for an Engineer, Senior to work within the USAF Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Science, Technology and Engineering (AQR). This position supports...

1st Class Chief Engineer (Site Lead)

  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago

M. C. Dean 1st Class Chief Engineer (Site Lead) in Washington , District Of Columbia Overview M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions...

Director of Engineering

  • Washington, DC
  • 4 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 4 days ago

The Director of Engineering is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining an overall Strategic Maintenance Management Plan focused on the safe, productive, and efficient operation,...

Information System Security Engineer - Senior

  • Washington, DC
  • 6 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 6 days ago

As a Top Secret Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) for this program, you will be working in an organization that’s mission is to develop and operate the best possible software for...

Chief Engineer (STE)

  • Washington, DC
  • 6 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 6 days ago

About Us: EMCOR Government Services offers an experienced single-source solution for meeting the routine and mission-critical needs of federal, state, local and other government organizations. By...

Churchill Hotel Chief Engineer

  • Washington, DC
  • 6 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 6 days ago

What you will be doing Making sure the hotel is in great working order! Works to meet all operational standards related to the Engineering Department. Conduct walk-throughs and assessment of...

Hotel Chief of Engineering

  • Washington, DC
  • 7 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 7 days ago

Hotel Chief of Engineering Job Description The Hotel Chief of Engineering is responsible for overseeing the maintenance and repair of all mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems within the...

Senior Chief Engineer

  • Washington, DC
  • 8 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 8 days ago

Job Title Senior Chief Engineer Job Description Summary Job Description [Please delete this section before finalizing the Job Requisition: Below is an example Job Description for this Job Profile,...

Engineer, Senior (AQR, Office of the Deputy Asst. Secretary for NEW

  • Washington, DC
  • 10 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 10 days ago

Engineer, Senior (AQR, Office of the Deputy Asst. Secretary for OBXtek, Inc View Employer's ProfileFOLLOW EMPLOYER Today Top Secret/SCI Unspecified Unspecified pentagon/wdc, DC (ON-SITE/OFFICE)...

IT Systems Engineering Manager

  • Washington, DC
  • 11 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 11 days ago

CACI is looking for an experienced, innovative, and motivated IT Systems Engineering Manager to support the mission objectives and needs of the customer, the Defense Intelligence Agency....

Senior Engineering Manager

  • Washington, DC
  • 13 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 13 days ago

Facility General Manager will assume ownership for contracted services at a building and will lead operational and administrative activities while maintaining effective cost control measures. This...

Data Strategy and Engineering Consultant

  • Washington, DC
  • 13 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 13 days ago

Position Summary The Human Capital Offering Portfolio focuses on helping organizations manage and sustain their performance through their most important asset: their people. Centered on five core...

Senior Engineering Manager, Delivery

  • Washington, DC
  • 14 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 14 days ago

As a Senior Engineering Manager of Delivery, you will: Lead and manage the Delivery Team, ensuring alignment with company-wide engineering goals....

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Manager-Engineering & Plant Operations

  • Washington, DC
  • 14 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 14 days ago

Responsibilities Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center – Opening in 2025! When open in early 2025, Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center GW Health will be the first new full-service hospital in...

Chief Bldg Engineer Supervisor

  • Washington, DC
  • 14 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 14 days ago

Chief Bldg Engineer Supervisor Job ID 209160 Posted 07-Mar-2025 Service line GWS Segment Role type Full-time Areas of Interest Engineering/Maintenance Location(s) Washington, D.C. - District of...

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Salary for Engineering Manager Jobs in District of Columbia

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireEngineering research efforts.

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Highest Education Level

Engineering Managers in District of Columbia offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
47.8%
Master's Degree
36.4%
Associate's Degree
5.0%
Doctorate Degree
5.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.4%
High School or GED
1.9%
Some College
0.4%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Engineering Managers in District of Columbia
10+ years
36.1%
6-8 years
31.2%
8-10 years
15.0%
4-6 years
6.2%
1-2 years
5.2%
None
5.0%
2-4 years
1.1%



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