60 Engineering manager jobs in Columbus, OH


10 of the Most Popular Types of Engineering Manager Jobs in 2026

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To pursue a career as an engineering manager, you must meet several qualifications. Your first step is to earn a bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in engineering. The next step is to pass the Fundamentals of Engineering exam from the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) to earn your engineer in training (EIT) credential. After four years of EIT work, your next step is to take the NCEES Principles and Practices of Engineering exam to earn your professional engineer (PE) license. At that point, you will be qualified to apply for jobs as an engineering manager.

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Top Types Of Engineering Manager Jobs

List of the top 10 highest paying Engineering Manager positions in 2026, with salary ranges, according to ZipRecruiter.
  • Engineering Leadership

    Salary range: $116,500 - $173,000

    Engineering Leadership is a typical job search query Most salaries for Engineering Leadership jobs pay between $116,500 (25th percentile) and $173,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Engineering Leadership job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Electrical Engineering Manager

    Salary range: $122,500 - $157,500

    As an electrical engineering manager, your job is to manage electrical engineering projects for your company. In this role, you may make hiring decisions, troubleshoot common problems, and give the final approval for the design of an electrical system. This is primarily a management position, but it does require you to know enough about electrical systems to make big decisions. Some details of this job depend on the employer. Large facilities and factories may have dedicated electrical engineering managers, while others may contract you for the duration of a specific job. This position also requires memorizing and enforcing all relevant regulations, including OSHA safety guidelines for working on or near electrical systems.

  • Flexsim Remote

    Salary range: $64,000 - $72,000

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  • Freelance International Structural Engineer

    Salary range: $80,000 - $113,000

    Freelance International Structural Engineer is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Freelance International Structural Engineer jobs pay between $80,000 (25th percentile) and $113,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Freelance International Structural Engineer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Contract Engineering Manager

    Salary range: $116,500 - $173,000

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  • Mechanical Engineer Nasa

    Salary range: $81,500 - $126,500

    Mechanical Engineer Nasa is a common job search query. Most salaries for Mechanical Engineer Nasa jobs pay between $81,500 (25th percentile) and $126,500 (75th percentile) annually. There are plenty of open positions nationwide for Mechanical Engineer Nasa job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Nexus Engineering

    Salary range: $113,500 - $163,000

    Nexus Engineering is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Nexus Engineering jobs pay between $113,500 (25th percentile) and $163,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Nexus Engineering job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Senior Midstream Engineer

    Salary range: $104,500 - $143,500

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  • Semiconductor Engineering Manager

    Salary range: $116,500 - $173,000

    Semiconductor Engineering Manager is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Semiconductor Engineering Manager jobs pay between $116,500 (25th percentile) and $173,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Semiconductor Engineering Manager job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Remote Mechanical Engineer Non Profit Organizations

    Salary range: $81,500 - $126,500

    Remote Mechanical Engineer Non Profit Organizations is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Remote Mechanical Engineer Non Profit Organizations jobs pay between $81,500 (25th percentile) and $126,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Remote Mechanical Engineer Non Profit Organizations job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.