Engineering Project Manager

Engineering Project Manager | Burnsville, MN

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a motivated and hardworking individual to join our team in Burnsville, MN as an Engineering Project Manager. You will be part of a group of engineers dedicated to high-quality work, value-add solutions, skill development, and career growth. We welcome candidates from the Twin Cities metro and beyond to apply.

Employees working in Burnsville, MN have a short commute from Savage, Apple Valley, Bloomington, Eagan, Lakeville, and Prior Lake and will enjoy professional growth and community engagement through our regional presence in Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota and South Dakota.

As an Engineering Project Manager , you will:

Lead complex engineering projects within a Research, Development and Engineering (RDE) environment, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and within budget

Manage full project lifecycles including planning, execution, tracking, close‑out, and lessons learned

Build and maintain detailed project schedules, charters, financial summaries, RAID logs, and stakeholder communication plans

Drive consistent project execution, governance, and reporting practices across RDE

Lead onboarding, coaching, and mentoring of project team members in risk management, resource planning, scope control, scheduling, and stakeholder communication

Coordinate project requirements, design reviews, verification and validation activities, engineering change control, and market launch readiness

Identify project risks and implement mitigation plans balancing technical, financial, and business impacts

Report project progress, risks, and performance to leadership on established cadences

Navigate difficult conversations, align cross‑functional priorities, and calm stakeholders during high‑pressure situations

Contribute to project governance standards, tools, templates, and continuous improvement initiatives

Support portfolio reviews, resource balancing, and scenario analysis

Collaborate cross‑functionally to remove barriers, align priorities, and improve execution effectiveness

Lead projects through ambiguity, shifting priorities, and evolving business needs in a still‑developing PMO environment

This role is ideal for a seasoned Engineering Project Manager who brings technical literacy and strong project leadership experience, capable of owning complex, high‑visibility projects with significant customer and business impact.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Science degree or higher in engineering or a business‑related field

PMP (Issued by PMI) or a Master’s Degree in Project Management

7+ years leading engineering projects in mechanical, electrical, R&D, technology, or product development environments

Proven experience building project schedules, charters, financial summaries, RAID logs, and stakeholder communication plans

Demonstrated ability to lead projects in environments with immature or evolving PMO processes

Strong business acumen with experience navigating difficult conversations, aligning priorities, and influencing without authority

Proficiency with project scheduling and reporting tools including Microsoft Project, Planner, and related platforms

Demonstrated success in business process improvement and structured project governance

Strong communication, organizational, interpersonal, and problem‑solving skills, including the ability to calm stakeholders during high‑pressure situations

Experience with Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Teams, SharePoint), AI tools (Copilot/ChatGPT), and mind‑mapping tools (e.g., Mindomo)

Experience driving technology or products to commercialization strongly preferred

Ability to lead mechanical and electrical engineers while working in Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid environments

Experience managing external vendors, suppliers, or development partners preferred

Ability to travel up to 20% domestically and internationally

Capable of working independently and as a team member

Strong work ethic and unwavering integrity

Excellent interpersonal skills and a learning mindset

Curiosity, problem solving, and analytical thinking

Effective verbal and written communication

Desire to work on a variety of projects

ESTIMATED PAY RANGE

Project Manager: $48.95 – $59.82/hour

Program Manager: $59.09 – $72.22/hour

Final compensation is based on experience, skills, and alignment with role expectations. Paid overtime may be available.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Applied Engineering is a 100% employee-owned engineering consulting company dedicated to providing exceptional talent and service to manufacturers across the Midwest and beyond. We have won numerous awards, including Best Place to Work and Top Place to Intern.

Innovation, problem solving, integrity, and collaboration are a few things you'll experience and represent while working with Applied. If you appreciate a challenge, variety, and a quicker pace, then we would like to get to know you better.

Our unique company culture blends talent, technology, and flexibility. We offer a career trajectory few others can match, with opportunities to take on roles and assignments aligned with your skills and interests.

In addition, we offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package including:

Competitive salary

401K retirement plan

Paid time off and paid holidays

Continuing Education Support

Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance options

Paid overtime

Flexible work schedule

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Please consider joining Applied's team of talented employees in Burnsville, Savage, Apple Valley, Bloomington, Eagan, Lakeville, and Prior Lake, Brooklyn Park, and the greater Twin Cities metro area.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. We regret that we do not offer sponsorship.

Applied Engineering is committed to a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Award Winning – Employee Owned – Comprehensive Benefits

Relocation Assistance – Ownership Opportunity – Continuing Education Support