Principal Project Engineer

Socket.dev; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

3MD Inc. in Redmond, WA, is seeking a Principal Project Engineer to drive the design, integration, and delivery of complex engineering initiatives across their full lifecycle.

You will blend technical expertise with program management to ensure performance, quality, safety, and scalability while aligning with strategy. You will lead design evaluations, develop execution plans, monitor progress and budgets, coordinate cross-functional teams, and secure resources.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field is required.
• 7+ years of experience managing multiple projects within budget and schedule constraints.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Experience collaborating across engineering disciplines and with external contractors.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate engineering design evaluations for technical accuracy.
• Develop and communicate operational plans for project execution.
• Monitor progress, performance, schedules, and budgets.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across disciplines to meet goals.
• Prepare design reviews, specifications, budgets, and forecasts.
• Identify and secure resources for project completion.
• Resolve operational problems to minimize delays.

Skills

Engineering design principles

Project management

Industry regulations

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Benefits:

U.S.-based employees have access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company contribution, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, and wellbeing benefits, among others. U.S.-based employees also receive, per calendar year, up to 6 scheduled paid holidays. Additionally, eligible hourly/non-exempt and exempt employees accrue up to 112 hours of PTO based on years of service and may annually take up to 8 hours of paid volunteer time. Additional paid sick leave is also provided if required by state or local law.

Summary of Position:

The Principal Project Engineer is responsible for driving the successful design, integration, and delivery of complex engineering projects across their full lifecycle. This role blends technical expertise and industry best practices with strong program-management discipline, ensuring solutions meet performance, quality, safety, and scalability requirements while aligning with organizational strategy.

Essential Functions:

• Facilitate engineering design evaluations to ensure technical accuracy and feasibility
• Develop, implement, and communicate operational plans for project execution
• Monitor project progress, performance, and adherence to schedules and budgets
• Review industry policies and procedures to ensure compliance with data accuracy, security, and regulatory requirements
• Facilitate technical support throughout the engineering process
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams and coordinate disciplines to achieve project goals
• Identify, develop, and secure resources necessary for project completion
• Prepare engineering design reviews, work specifications, schedules, budgets, and forecasts
• Select appropriate materials, equipment, project staff, and external contractors
• Take proactive action to resolve operational problems and minimize delays

Competencies:

1. Ensures Accountability
2. Tech Savvy
3. Communicates Effectively
4. Values Differences
5. Customer Focus
6. Resourcefulness
7. Drives Results
8. Plans and Prioritizes
9. Decision Quality
10. Self-Development

Work Environment:

This position is based in a professional office setting and regularly utilizes workplace technology, including computers, smartphones, multifunction printers, cloud-based filing systems, and collaboration tools.

Physical Demands:

This role requires physical capabilities that support the successful execution of key responsibilities. The employee regularly engages in verbal and written communication with colleagues and clients to address project-related inquiries and must be able to convey accurate information clearly and efficiently. The position involves remaining seated at a workstation for approximately 75% of the time, with occasional movement throughout the office to access equipment, supplies, and shared resources. Daily tasks include consistent use of computers and standard office technology such as keyboards, printers, and multifunction devices. The role also involves transporting equipment boxes weighing up to 25 pounds within the building and to other offsite locations as needed for project support.

Required Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field required.

7+ years of experience

Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of engineering design principles, project management, and industry regulations
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously within budget and schedule constraints
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills
• Experience collaborating across engineering disciplines and with external contractors

AAP/EEO Statement:

3MD Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on gender, sex, age, race and color, religion, marital status, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other category that is protected by applicable law.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.