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EPS Corporation

SR ENGINEERING PROGRAM MANAGER

Dahlgren, VA · On-site

$118K - $118K/yr

Job Title SR ENGINEERING PROGRAM MANAGER Location Dahlgren, VA 22448 US (Primary) Job Type Full-time Education Bachelor's Degree Career Level Experienced (Non-Manager) Category Engineering EPS is ...

Peraton

Senior Manager, Systems Engineering

Herndon, VA · On-site

$135K - $216K/yr

Responsibilities The Senior Manager, Systems Engineering provides leadership to a team of engineers and professional staff in developing, modifying, creating, and testing solutions to our client ...

Peraton

Senior Manager, Systems Engineering

Herndon, VA

$135K - $216K/yr

Responsibilities The Senior Manager, Systems Engineering provides leadership to a team of engineers and professional staff in developing, modifying, creating, and testing solutions to our client ...

Peraton

Senior Manager, Systems Engineering

Herndon, VA · On-site

$135K - $216K/yr

Responsibilities The Senior Manager, Systems Engineering provides leadership to a team of engineers and professional staff in developing, modifying, creating, and testing solutions to our client ...

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How much do senior engineering manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior engineering manager in Virginia is $134,978.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $112,500.00 and $161,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a senior engineering manager?

A Senior Engineering Manager is a seasoned leader responsible for overseeing multiple engineering teams or large projects within an organization. They manage engineering managers or team leads, set technical direction, and ensure alignment with business goals. Their duties include mentoring staff, driving process improvements, managing budgets, and collaborating with other departments. Senior Engineering Managers play a key role in hiring, performance evaluations, and fostering a productive engineering culture. They typically have extensive industry experience and strong leadership skills.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a senior engineering manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Senior Engineering Manager, you need a robust background in engineering principles, leadership experience, and a relevant degree, often complemented by prior management roles. Familiarity with project management tools (such as Jira or Asana), software development methodologies (like Agile), and technical certifications can be highly beneficial. Exceptional communication, conflict resolution, and mentoring skills set top performers apart in this role. These skills are vital for effectively guiding teams, delivering projects on time, and fostering an innovative and collaborative engineering environment.

What is a senior engineering manager?

Senior engineering managers oversee the project team to ensure each phase is completed accurately, on time, and within budget. They coordinate with the company’s marketing and sales departments to determine what products or services are offered to clients and then develop those offerings to specifications. As a senior engineering manager, you may also need to troubleshoot equipment or software. To become a senior engineering manager, you need a certificate or degree in computer science or a related field, several years of working in software development, and management experience.

What is the difference between Senior Engineering Manager vs Engineering Director?

AspectSenior Engineering ManagerEngineering Director
ResponsibilitiesOversees multiple engineering teams, manages project delivery, and mentors managersSets strategic direction, manages multiple departments, and aligns engineering goals with company objectives
Required CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Engineering or related field, 8+ years experience, leadership skillsSimilar credentials, often with 10+ years experience, strategic planning skills
Work EnvironmentHands-on team management within engineering teamsHigh-level strategic planning, cross-department coordination
Industry UsageCommon in tech companies, startups, and large enterprisesTypically found in larger organizations with complex structures

While both roles require strong technical backgrounds and leadership skills, Senior Engineering Managers focus more on team management and project execution, whereas Engineering Directors are responsible for strategic planning and organizational alignment across multiple teams.

How does a senior engineering manager typically balance technical leadership with people management responsibilities?

A Senior Engineering Manager often splits their time between guiding technical strategy and supporting their team’s professional development. This involves overseeing complex engineering projects, setting clear technical direction, and ensuring best practices are followed, while also mentoring engineers, conducting performance reviews, and fostering a collaborative team culture. Balancing these areas requires strong delegation, prioritization, and communication skills, as well as regularly collaborating with other departments like Product and Design to align goals. Most organizations expect Senior Engineering Managers to actively contribute to both technical and people-focused initiatives, which can be challenging but is essential for team and project success.
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Infographic showing various Senior Engineering Manager job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 97% Full Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 94% In-person, 3% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $134,978 per year, or $64.9 per hour.

Senior Engineering Project Manager / Senior Engineering Consultant

GEI Consultants

Charlottesville, VA • Hybrid

$175K - $215K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 5 days ago

GEI Consultants rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 7 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

274th of 443 rated engineering

Job description

Description

Your role at GEI. 

We are looking for Practice Leaders in Geotechnical Engineering, Water Resources, Engineering and, Civil Engineering, in the Richmond or Charlottesville, Virginia areas. Reporting to our Washington, DC area Branch Manager, this position will lead the growth of engineering services and market expansion in the Richmond area as well as manage technical projects. 

Essential Responsibilities & Duties 

  • Manage projects both financially and technically.
  • Identify and attract business development opportunities within practice; identify key clients / business areas, growth strategy, and capture strategy.
  • Lead proposal efforts responding to both public and private RFPs.
  • Partner with marketing and others to develop GEI “branding” within practice.
  • Enhance the professional development and skill set of staff within the practice and be a resource to them.
  • Manage and mentor junior staff both technically and professionally.
  • Actively participate in professional, industry, and policy groups to foster client relationships within the geotechincal engineering, water resources, and civil engineering practice/market.
  • Ensure that GEI’s health and safety (H&S) culture and GEI’s quality processes are followed. 

Minimum Qualifications 

  • Successful track record as a Seller-Doer with strong client relationships and business development capability.
  • Senior Leader respected for technical capabilities and having strong risk and engineering contract management experience.
  • Ability to identify and lead engineering project opportunities in the region.
  • Collegial team builder with excellent leadership skills.
  • Broad understanding of the Richmond area needs, opportunities, and emerging trends.
  • Experience supervising/leading/mentoring and growing staff.
  • Willing and able to travel between Richmond, Charlottesville, Washington, DC and Rockville, Maryland offices and client locations on an as-needed basis.
  • Technical engineering experience in water resources, energy, and transportation sectors a plus. 

We are GEI. 

Some of the world’s most pressing problems – from climate change to sustainable development, to critical infrastructure and the future of our energy supply – need our brightest and diverse minds working together to create safer, more resilient communities for tomorrow.  

We are technical experts, collaborators, and entrepreneurs who draw from diverse backgrounds to solve our clients’ most complex challenges.  

With several offices across North America, we offer a range of engineering, science, and technical consulting services. Our range of expertise, project types, and culture make us the choice for top talent in the AEC industry. See all our office locations here.

Employee-owned. Employee-focused.  

As an employee-owned company, our employees support our flat leadership structure, have a say in how our business operates and benefit from our financial success. We are committed to employee growth with career development opportunities, competitive total rewards, a well-being program, flexible work arrangements and more.  Our company culture is driven by our 4 Cs – we are Client-Centered, Curious, Collaborative, and Community Minded – which support our focus on sustainability, safety, diversity, equity and inclusion. Get to know us better by visiting GEI’s career site here.

GEI’s Total Rewards Package Includes 

  • Market-Competitive Compensation, including Eligibility for an Annual Performance Bonus
  • Pay Range For This Position: $150,000.00-$200,000.00/year
  • Comprehensive Benefits Program, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and More
  • Well-Being Program and Paid Parental Leave
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Hybrid Work Schedules and Cell Phone Stipends
  • GEI University (GEIU) with Continuing Education Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
  • Connecting Conversation Program with a Focus on Professional Development and Opportunities for Advancement
  • Support and Financial Rewards for Publication Awards, Professional Dues, and Professional Licenses
  • Paid Holidays and Generous Paid Time Off Program
  • Rewards and Recognition
  • GEI-Funded Profit Sharing and 401(k)
  • Opportunity to be an Owner and Shareholder (Learn more here)
  • A Vibrant Culture that is Focused on Partnership, Sustainability, Giving Back to Our Communities and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
  • And More…

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

WORK ENVIRONMENT  

Functional Demands:    

Sedentary

X 

Light

Medium

Other

 

Activity Level Throughout Workday (check one per row) 

Physical Activity Requirements

Occasional

(0-35% of day)

Frequent

(33-66% of day)

Continuous

(67-100% of day)

Not Applicable

Sitting

X 

Standing

X 

Walking

X 

Climbing

X 

Lifting (floor to waist level) (in pounds)

X 

Lifting (waist level and above) (in pounds)

X 

Carrying objects

X 

Push/pull

X 

Twisting

X 

Bending

X 

Reaching forward

X 

Reaching overhead

X 

Squat/kneel/crawl

X 

Wrist position deviation

X 

Pinching/fine motor skills

X 

Keyboard use/repetitive motion

X 

Taste or smell (taste=never)

X 

Talk or hear

X 

Accurate 20/40 

Very Accurate 20/20 

Not Applicable

Near Vision

X 

Far Vision

X 

Yes

No

Not Applicable

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