Engineering Manager

Engineering Managers are responsible for overseeing, managing, planning, directing, and coordinating activities and projects for several engineering project management teams. They are involved in clean energy product design, development, production, and testing. They make final decisions and ensure the product is delivered on time and in budget.

EXAMPLE SCENARIO

An Engineering Manager analyzes data to determine the feasibility of the wind farm project

TYPICAL TASKS SRC

  • Manage the coordination and overall integration of technical activities in architecture or engineering projects.
  • Direct, review, or approve project design changes.
  • Confer with management, production, or marketing staff to discuss project specifications or procedures.
  • Present and explain proposals, reports, or findings to clients.
  • Consult or negotiate with clients to prepare project specifications.

EXAMPLE JOB TITLES SRC

Chief Engineer, Civil Engineering Manager

MEDIAN PAY SRC

$144,830

EDUCATION & TRAINING LEVEL

Master's Degree or higher

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

3-5 years

SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS

Reading Comprehension, Critical Thinking, Active Listening, Complex Problem Solving, Coordination, Judgment and Decision Making, Speaking, Time Management, Mathematics, Monitoring

SIMILAR OCCUPATIONS

Architects, Except Landscape and Naval, Civil Engineers, Transportation Engineers