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Wood is recruiting for an Engineering Manager to join its Operations Americas business focusing on Power & Industrials to support design engineering activities in the North American aftermarket ...

Wood is recruiting for an Engineering Manager to join its Operations Americas business focusing on Power & Industrials to support design engineering activities in the North American aftermarket ...

Engineering Manager

Hampton, NJ · On-site

$120 - $160/hr

This exciting role (Engineering Manager) comes with the opportunity for growth and being part of a team addressing technical and environmental challenges to repower the North American utility and ...

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The Engineering Manager will lead an agile team, develop a culture of performance management, and mentor team members to ensure growth in technical and organizational skills. Responsibilities : • ...

Wood is recruiting for an Engineering Manager to join its Operations Americas business focusing on Power & Industrials to support design engineering activities in the North American aftermarket ...

Provide leadership vision and management to the local engineering programming and CAD teams and act as strategic business member of the leadership team Essential Duties and Responsibilities: * Build ...

Civil Engineering Manager

Newark, NJ · On-site

$160K - $180K/yr

As Civil Engineering Manager, you will also be responsible for nurturing a positive, team-oriented environment, ensuring financial goals and deadlines are being met, assisting in business development ...

The Civil Engineering Manager is a key member of the Ware Malcomb senior management team, responsible for the growth, revenue, profitability, staff management and overall client relationships for the ...

Engineering Manager

West Caldwell, NJ · On-site

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The Manager of Engineering will be overseeing a team of RF Engineers & Mechanical Engineers. This role is responsible for managing the creation, improvement, and maintenance of products and processes ...

Engineering Manager

Caldwell, NJ · On-site

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  • Dental

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  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Manager of Engineering will be overseeing a team of RF Engineers & Mechanical Engineers. This role is responsible for managing the creation, improvement, and maintenance of products and processes ...

Lead and manage a team of 12+ (and growing) software engineers/programmers. Keep projects on track and: * Provide technical coaching * Take part in design and code reviews * Provide leadership in ...

NJ · On-site

$129 - $193/hr

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We are seeking an experienced and driven Process Engineering Manager to lead engineering activities supporting safe, reliable, and efficient manufacturing operations across our chemical facilities.

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How much do programmer manager jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for programmer manager in New Jersey is $40.14, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $26.11 and $52.21 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Programmer Manager vs Software Developer?

AspectProgrammer ManagerSoftware Developer
CredentialsBachelor's or higher in Computer Science; management experienceBachelor's or higher in Computer Science or related field
Work EnvironmentLeads teams, manages projects, coordinates tasksFocuses on coding, designing, and implementing software
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in tech companies, software firms, IT departmentsCommon across tech, startups, enterprise software

The main difference is that a Programmer Manager combines technical coding skills with team leadership and project management, whereas a Software Developer primarily focuses on coding and software creation without managerial responsibilities.

Are programmer managers in high demand?

Programmer managers are in high demand due to the need for technical leadership in software development teams. They typically require strong programming skills combined with management experience and are sought after across various industries, especially in technology and finance sectors.

What does a programmer manager do?

A programmer manager oversees software development teams, coordinating projects, setting priorities, and ensuring timely delivery of code. They often have technical expertise in programming and use project management tools to facilitate collaboration and maintain quality standards.

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What cities in New Jersey are hiring for Programmer Manager jobs?

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Infographic showing various Programmer Manager job openings in New Jersey as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 81% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 17% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $83,487 per year, or $40.1 per hour.

Engineering Manager

Wood PLC

Hampton, NJ • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 15 days ago


Job description


Wood is recruiting for an Engineering Manager to join its Operations Americas business focusing on Power & Industrials to support design engineering activities in the North American aftermarket business. This position is remote in Hampton, NJ.
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The Role
The Engineering Manager comes with the opportunity for growth and being part of a team addressing technical and environmental challenges to repower the North American utility and industrial sector, using its in-house legacy OEM technology. Serves as an in-house expert in mechanical engineering as it relates to the organization's products and services. Primary responsibility is the management of a group of technical personnel.
The successful candidate must be a highly motivated individual who can demonstrate leadership and decision-making skills, work as part of a team and interact with clients. The preferred candidate will be office based in our New Jersey location.
Our Clients and Projects
Designing the future. Transforming the world.
Wood's Operations business delivers solutions to an ever-broadening range of clients across the energy and materials industries globally. We deliver operations, maintenance, modifications, brownfield engineering, asset optimization and management, supporting our clients through the asset lifecycle. We are focused on developing strategic relationships with our clients, providing solutions that deliver efficiency, integrity and reliability.
What we can offer
  • Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across Operations Americas sectors
  • Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs, offering remote working in Hampton, NJ.
  • Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
  • Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market.
  • Flexible benefits package that can be adapted to suit your lifestyle
  • Commitment to continued professional development through development plans tailored to individual needs and interests
  • Global connections with leading industry experts around the world who are shaping the standards of our profession

**Authorization to work lawfully in the US without sponsorship from Wood is required
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
  • Supervise a group of design engineers and drafting personnel and manage all workflow for the team.
  • Mentor and develop the existing engineering team as you direct the department staff.
  • Develop and maintain client relationships.
  • Familiar with all pertinent codes and standards such as ASME Section 1, NFPA etc.
  • Advise engineering solutions and recommendations to project managers and designers.
  • Review/check Wood and vendor created drawings and calculations.
  • Coordinate the flow of information and drawing preparation with 3rd party design companies.
  • Client visits to present, inspect, or collect information, for proposal or contract work. Should be willing to travel to jobsites in North America.
  • Maintain and update current engineering standards as required
  • Review client technical specifications.
  • Review vendor quotes versus project requirements.
  • Proposal preparation and cost estimates.
  • Review vendor requests for material substitutions and approve as appropriate

Qualifications
What makes you remarkable?
At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges.
Expected:
  • BS degree in Mechanical Engineering, advanced degree preferred.
  • At least 5 years of experience in a leadership role.
  • Demonstrated ability to utilize engineering principals in equipment design.
  • Good organizational, interpersonal and communication skills, strong technical writing, and presentation abilities.

Desirable:
  • Capabilities in computer aided design (AutoCAD), and other boiler applicable engineering software.
  • Previous experience with industrial and utility sized boilers.
  • Have Solid PC skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint etc.).
  • Professional Engineer License preferred.
  • 10+ years of industry experience successfully delivering projects on budget, on schedule and with high-quality documentation.

About Us
Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. www.woodgroup.com
Diversity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.