Engineering Project Manager

Applied Engineering, Inc.; Apple Valley (MN); On-site; USD 94,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Comprehensive insurance options

Flexible work schedule

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Applied Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer based in Burnsville, MN, offering a competitive salary range of $94,000 to $120,000 annually based on experience. The role involves managing projects, leading teams, and collaborating across functions to optimize execution in the engineering field. Ideal candidates have over 10 years of experience in project management and a degree in engineering or business, along with PMP certification. Join a 100% employee-owned company committed to quality and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of project leadership experience in an engineering or technology environment.
• Ability to operate in Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid project environments.
• Experience with project scheduling and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned projects effectively and within scope.
• Lead onboarding and training for new project team members.
• Report project progress to leadership regularly.
• Establish and promote project governance practices.
• Collaborate with suppliers and partners in the Twin Cities.

Skills

Project scheduling

Cross-functional collaboration

Agile methodologies

Analytical thinking

Verbal and written communication

Curiosity and problem-solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in engineering or business

PMP Certification

Tools

Microsoft Planner

Microsoft Project

Microsoft 365 Suite

Job description

Project Engineer | Burnsville, MN

Applied Engineering, Inc. is seeking a motivated and hardworking individual to join our team in Burnsville, MN as a Project Engineer. You will be part of a group dedicated to high-quality work, value-add solutions, skill development, and career growth. Reporting from our Brooklyn Park office, located just north of Minneapolis and St. Paul, we welcome candidates from the Twin Cities and beyond to apply.

Company Overview

Applied Engineering, Inc. is a 100% employee‑owned engineering and technology consulting company dedicated to providing exceptional talent and technology. We have won numerous awards, including Best Place to Work and Top Place to Intern. Our unique company culture blends top talent, total technology, and absolute adaptability. We offer a career trajectory few others can match, with opportunities to take on roles and projects aligned with your skills and interests.

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive salary
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance options
• Paid overtime
• Flexible work schedule
• Relocation assistance
• Ownership opportunity
• Continuing education support

Estimated Pay Range

$94,000 - $120,000 annually, DOE. Final compensation is based on experience, skills, and alignment with role expectations.

Job Summary

• Member of the project engineering team, responsible for effective management of assigned projects.
• Execute engineering projects according to best practices, on time, within scope, and within budget while contributing to consistent project execution, governance, and reporting practices across the team.
• Lead onboarding and training for new project team members; coach and mentor assigned team members in areas including risk management, resource planning and deconfliction, scope management and issue resolution, schedule management and issue resolution, and stakeholder management; promote a high‑performance project team.
• Report project progress and performance to functional and enterprise leadership per established cadences; facilitate, support, and improve stakeholder management, including communications; ensure consistent use of project status, risk, and issue reporting.
• Establish, maintain, and promote use of common project governance practices; create and maintain project management tools for scheduling, resource planning, risk tracking, issue tracking, and reporting in manners consistent with best practices.
• Contribute to project portfolio reviews and basic scenario analysis related to schedule and resource constraints; work with engineering personnel and cross‑functional leaders to balance resources and reduce conflicts across projects.
• Collaborate across functions to ensure alignment, leverage capabilities, remove execution barriers, and improve execution effectiveness; contribute to continuous improvement efforts aimed at leveraging prior lessons learned, improving project execution, and institutionalizing generated knowledge.
• Work collaboratively with suppliers and Applied partners across the Minneapolis‑St. Paul Metro.
• Contribute to projects that impact communities in Burnsville, Savage, Apple Valley, Bloomington, Eagan, Lakeville, and Prior Lake, and the greater Twin Cities.
• Apply your skills in a dynamic environment that values ownership and innovation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or higher in an engineering or business‑related field strongly preferred.
• PMP Certification.
• 10+ years leading projects in an engineering, R&D, technology, or product development environment.
• Ability to work in cross‑functional business environments.
• Experience with project scheduling and reporting tools.
• Experience operating in Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid project environments.
• Understanding of key technologies and processes related to the custom power solution industry strongly preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Planner and Project along with knowledge of AI (Microsoft Copilot or ChatGPT desired).
• Experience with Microsoft 365 Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Teams, SharePoint).

Skills and Values

• 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.

Additional Information

Employees working in Burnsville 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.

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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