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Senior Operations Engineer Jobs in Michigan (NOW HIRING)

Senior Operations Engineer

Canton, MI · On-site

$101 - $110/hr

Lead Industrial Systems Operations EngineerD-Riven Engineered Solutions is seeking a seasoned leader to anchor complex, multi-discipline field projects within our Industrial Engineering division. You ...

Sr. DevOps Engineer

Dearborn, MI · On-site

$119K - $153K/yr

... s Engineer Department: Information Technology Reports to: Sr. Manager, IT Delivery COE Location: Dearborn Job Classification: Remote FLSA Status: Exempt Job Band: Professional Job Summary The Sr. ...

The Sr. Operations Manager oversees all budgetary, people development, and operational objectives ... in Engineering, Operations or related field. MBA preferred Amazon is an equal opportunity employer ...

The Sr. Operations Manager oversees all budgetary, people development, and operational objectives ... PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - • Degree in Engineering, Operations or related field and MBA preferred ...

Senior Traffic Operations Engineer

Detroit, MI · On-site

$86K - $117K/yr

AECOM is actively seeking a creative, self-driven Senior Traffic Operations Engineer for employment at a client facility located in Detroit, MI. The position will report daily to on-site management ...

Senior Traffic Operations Engineer

Novi, MI · On-site

$81K - $111K/yr

AECOM is actively seeking a creative, self-driven Senior Traffic Operations Engineer for employment at a client facility located in Detroit, MI. The position will report daily to on-site management ...

Senior DevOps Engineer

Livonia, MI · On-site +1

$115K - $147K/yr

Overview We are seeking a seasoned Senior DevOps Engineer to help lead our transition from legacy infrastructure to a modern, cloud-native environment. The Opportunity - Why Join Are you ready to ...

DevOps Engineer - Senior

Dearborn, MI · On-site

$48.50 - $66.50/hr

... s Engineer Overview We are seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer to build, maintain, and optimize infrastructure, automation, and deployment processes across the software development lifecycle. The ...

DevOps Engineer - Senior

Dearborn, MI · On-site

$48.50 - $66.50/hr

... s Engineer Overview We are seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer to build, maintain, and optimize infrastructure, automation, and deployment processes across the software development lifecycle. The ...

DevOps Engineer - Senior

Dearborn, MI · On-site

$48.75 - $66.75/hr

... s Engineer Overview We are seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer to build, maintain, and optimize infrastructure, automation, and deployment processes across the software development lifecycle. The ...

Senior DevOps Engineer

Livonia, MI · On-site +1

$115K - $147K/yr

Overview We are seeking a seasoned Senior DevOps Engineer to help lead our transition from legacy infrastructure to a modern, cloud-native environment. The Opportunity - Why Join Are you ready to ...

DevOps Engineer

Holland, MI · On-site

$84 - $101/hr

Senior### Hoe ga jij impact maken?De toename in hoeveelheid en complexiteit (veelal ... s-engineer. De basis voor beide platformen is een intern gehost Kubernetes-platform waarop de ...

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How much do senior operations engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 24, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior operations engineer in Michigan is $110,306.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $91,100.00 and $125,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Senior Operations Engineer vs Operations Manager?

AspectSenior Operations EngineerOperations Manager
CredentialsBachelor's in Engineering or related field; relevant certifications (e.g., Six Sigma)Bachelor's or Master's in Business, Management, or related field; leadership certifications
Work EnvironmentTechnical teams, engineering projects, process optimizationTeam management, strategic planning, cross-department coordination
Employer & Industry UsageManufacturing, tech, energy sectorsManufacturing, logistics, service industries
Search & Comparison IntentTechnical expertise, process improvementLeadership, operational strategy

The Senior Operations Engineer focuses on technical process optimization and engineering solutions, while the Operations Manager oversees overall operational strategies and team management. Both roles require strong problem-solving skills, but differ in scope and leadership responsibilities.

What does a senior operations engineer do?

A senior operations engineer is responsible for managing and optimizing the daily operations of a company's infrastructure, systems, or processes. They troubleshoot issues, implement improvements, and often work with automation tools and monitoring systems to ensure efficiency and reliability. This role typically requires strong technical skills, experience with cloud platforms or enterprise systems, and the ability to lead projects or teams.
Infographic showing various Senior Operations Engineer job openings in Michigan as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 3% Temporary, 3% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 93% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $110,306 per year, or $53 per hour.

Senior Operations Engineer

D-RIVEN Engineered Solutions

Canton, MI

$48.56 - $52.88/hr

Per diem

Medical, PTO

Re-posted 4 days ago


Job description

D-Riven Engineered Solutions is looking for an experienced and accountable Senior Operations Engineer to join the Industrial Engineering division. This position will be responsible for interfacing with internal and external customer project teams while managing the execution of technically complex project tasks to meet the customers’ varied needs, along with upholding D-Riven’s high safety and quality standards.

Starting Pay Range: $101k-110k annually

**Essential Duties & Responsibilities

:

In this position, the employee will be responsible to:

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  • Uphold D-Riven’s health and safety standards throughout the execution of a given project, along with ensuring compliance with customer safety rules and regulations

  • Coordinate with internal and external customer management teams in support of scope of work development, and project costing, quoting, and planning activities

  • Support D-Riven Project Engineers and Program Managers in the development of comprehensive timelines and resource plans

  • Support the development of engineering design packages

  • Serve as the overall technical lead for the projects that are assigned

  • Locate and review project-relevant engineering schematics/drawings including utility system demands, machine foundation requirements, etc.

  • Complete engineering design reviews with customers and vendors

  • Work with municipalities and inspectors on permitted projects

  • Develop comprehensive resource plans based on project scopes

  • Engage vendors to support the quoting process, sourcing of materials, and the execution of projects

  • Generate workflow plans for technically complex aspects of larger programs and assign responsibilities to internal and vendor project teams

  • Provide direction to internal and external teams of pipefitters and plumbers on mechanical system installations

  • Provide direction to internal and external teams of electricians and controls technicians on electrical system installations

  • Review technical reports generated by Project Engineers prior to distribution to internal management, or customer project teams

  • Ensure the work completed on all projects under your purview meets D-Riven’s rigorous standards and address items with the project team or vendors when these expectations are not met

  • Monitor compliance to applicable codes, best-practices, Quality Assurance/Quality Control policies, and specifications

  • Provide experience-based guidance to Project Engineers and Team Leads under your supervision

  • Hold formal and informal performance evaluations with Project Engineers and Team Leads

  • Interact with clients daily to convey key progress updates, answer questions, and interpret their evolving needs

This position is 75% travel means you will be on the road with a travel team in other states 3-4 weeks at a time….sometimes a couple of months at a time.

  • All travel arrangements and expenses (hotel/flights/rental car) are made and paid for in advance by the company. If you drive your auto to the work site from

  • home, you will be able to expense mileage at a rate of .725 per mile, but not to and from the jobsite each day from your hotel.

  • We also pay $70.00 per diem each day.

  • You accrue 120 hours of PTO (vacation, sick, personal days, etc) which you can take upon approval from your Manager.

  • Your health benefits package is active the first day of the month following your start date.

  • There are occasional breaks from the job, especiallyduring holidays, but since you would be a member of the travel team, you will be traveling continuously.

**Required Skills:

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To be qualified for the position, applicants must possess:

  • 3+ years proven field experience as an Operations Engineer, Technical Manager, Maintenance Manager, Project Engineer, or equivalent in an industrial environment

  • Flexibility and willingness to travel extensively (70%-80% travel) and work on site for extended periods (2-4 weeks straight) as workload demands

  • The drive to lead from the front, and by example

  • Own and maintain a vehicle that is reliable and suited for interstate travel

  • A working knowledge of AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks design software

  • A mastery of the interpretation of engineering drawings, schematics, and standards

  • Advanced Microsoft Office skills:

Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project

  • Familiarity with rules, regulations, and best practices in the industrial field

  • The ability to interface knowledgably with a multidisciplinary project team:

Electrical, Mechanical, HVAC, Concrete/Masonry, Rigging

  • Proven project management and supervisory skills

  • Advanced critical-thinking and decision-making ability

  • Willingness to adhere to and enforce internal and external health and safety standards

  • Time management and organization skills

  • A willingness to work in unclean or uncomfortable environments, when required

Required Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree, or higher, in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Industrial Engineering, or similar relevant field required

  • Electrical or mechanical trade certifications will be viewed equitably

  • Prior training or education in business management, or organizational management preferred

Note: The duties and responsibilities listed above are intended to describe the general content of and requirements for this position's performance. It does not function as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, and requirements. The incumbent may be required to perform other duties as assigned. Management reserves the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

You should be proficient in:

  • HVAC
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • CAD Software
  • Industrial Electrical Experience
  • Rigging & Load Handling
  • Concrete/Masonry
  • microsoft Office
  • operations engineer
  • project engineer
  • quality assurance
  • schematic drawings
  • workflow plans
  • project costing, quoting and planning

Machines & technologies you'll use:

  • autocad software
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