How much do Engineering jobs in District of Columbia pay?

Based on 66 listings with disclosed salaries, most engineering jobs in District of Columbia pay between $103k–$257k per year. Individual offers vary with seniority, company size, and specialization.

How many Engineering jobs are open in District of Columbia right now?

There are currently 144 open engineering positions in District of Columbia listed on Clera. New openings are added daily as companies post roles.

Which companies are hiring for Engineering roles in District of Columbia?

Companies currently hiring include ProSidian Consulting, ECS Tech Inc, OneZero Solutions, Shield AI, Meta, among others. Browse the listings above to see every active employer.

Are there remote or hybrid Engineering jobs in District of Columbia?

Yes — 88 of the 144 open engineering positions offer remote or hybrid work (12 remote, 76 hybrid).

How do I apply for Engineering jobs in District of Columbia?

Each listing links directly to the employer's application page. Apply early — fresh listings get the most recruiter attention in the first two weeks.

$103k–$257k Engineering Jobs in District of Columbia

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Exelon is leading the energy transformation, and we're calling all problem solvers, innovators, community builders and change makers. Work with us to deliver solutions that make our diverse cities and communities stronger, healthier and more resilient.

We're powered by purpose-driven people like you who believe in being inclusive and creative, and value safety, innovation, integrity and community service. We are a Fortune 200 company, 20,000 colleagues strong serving more than 10.7 million customers at six energy companies -- Atlantic City Electric (ACE), Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE), Commonwealth Edison (ComEd), Delmarva Power & Light (DPL), PECO Energy Company (PECO), and Potomac Electric Power Company (Pepco).

We're committed to creating an environment where every person can thrive. Our employee experience is grounded in four tenets that guide how we support our people: purposeful careers, growth opportunities, community impact, and support to thrive.

In our relentless pursuit of excellence, we elevate diverse voices, fresh perspectives and bold thinking. And since we know transforming the future of energy is hard work, we provide competitive compensation, incentives, excellent benefits and the opportunity to build a rewarding career.

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Primary Purpose

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION

Manage transmission, substation, distribution, gas, and/or information technology projects consisting of cross-functional teams involving multiple disciplines and multiple operating areas including contract resources. Responsible for managing the scope, schedule, budget, and safety performance of multiple projects and programs. Leads project teams through business case / capital approval process, development and execution of project plans and project closeout. These projects have budgets that will typically range from $250K to $15 million. Also, may manage business initiative projects with direct accountability for project execution while leading a team to accomplish objectives within a given time frame and with limited resources. Position may be required to work extended hours for coverage during storms or other energy delivery emergencies.

Primary Duties

PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

Responsible and accountable for overall project performance for projects including major transmission, substation, distribution, and gas construction, new technology programs, information technology and organizational initiatives. (25%)
Ensures project costs, schedule and scope are managed, including the development of recovery plans, to stay within approved limits. (20%)
Interface with external and internal stakeholders to coordinate project requirements. (15%)
Primary communicator with the sponsor and key stakeholders on project issues, including executive level and interdepartmental presentations. (10%)
Ensures a good working relationship between the project team, line managers, and interfacing organizations. (10%)
Coaches and leads team members to ensure completion of assigned tasks. (10%)
Identify and obtain project team resources. (5%)
Ensures project team members understand their respective responsibilities. (5%)

Job Scope

JOB SCOPE

The Project Manager is an individual contributor accountable for project budgets, team performance and developing strategic plans to implement projects for various organizations. Responsibilities also include managing scope, budget and schedule within approved parameters and providing structured and detailed reports to the appropriate Management team. Tasks may include but are not limited to, ensuring the completion of business cases, budgetary approvals, project scheduling, requirements engineering, design and engineering tasks, vegetation management reviews, project reporting, project financial analysis, major equipment procurement, environmental analysis, obtaining real estate and relationship management with external customers, vendors, townships and regulatory agencies, project quality assurance, and change management. Interacts routinely with key internal and external stakeholders including senior management, the Utility's largest customers, and governmental and regulatory officials.

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

For construction project management: Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field and 4-7 years relevant project management or related experience, OR High School Diploma and 6-9 years of relevant project management or related experience; For non-construction project management: Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or related field and 4-7 years relevant project management or related experience, OR High School Diploma and 6-9 years of relevant project management or related experience
Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or achieve CAPM within two years of job entry (PMP certification will fulfill this requirement)
Demonstrated and documented success at managing projects
Ability to work independently and as a team leader including the ability to handle conflicting priorities in a multi task environment
Demonstrated strong independent judgment skills
Demonstrated strong interpersonal and time management skills
Valid driver's license and access to an automobile

Preferred Qualifications

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master's degree in engineering (or advanced technical degree) or Business Administration
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or Professional Engineer License
Experience or knowledge of the specific functional area or discipline (e.g., Utility design/planning/construction or Information Technology experience)

Benefits

Annual salary will vary based on a candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: $100,800.00/Yr. – $138,600.00/Yr.
Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 15%
401(k) match and annual company contribution
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Life and disability insurance
Generous paid time off options, including vacation, sick time, floating and fixed holidays, maternity leave and bonding/primary caregiver leave or parental leave
Employee Assistance Program and resources for mental and emotional support
Wellbeing programs such as tuition reimbursement, adoption and surrogacy assistance and fitness reimbursement
Referral bonus program
And much more

Note: Exelon-sponsored compensation and benefit programs may vary or not apply based on length of service, job grade, job classification or represented status. Eligibility will be determined by the written plan or program documents.

Primary Duties

PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

Responsible and accountable for overall project performance for projects including major transmission, substation, distribution, and gas construction, new technology programs, information technology and organizational initiatives. (25%)
Ensures project costs, schedule and scope are managed, including the development of recovery plans, to stay within approved limits. (20%)
Interface with external and internal stakeholders to coordinate project requirements. (15%)
Primary communicator with the sponsor and key stakeholders on project issues, including executive level and interdepartmental presentations. (10%)
Ensures a good working relationship between the project team, line managers, and interfacing organizations. (10%)
Coaches and leads team members to ensure completion of assigned tasks. (10%)
Identify and obtain project team resources. (5%)
Ensures project team members understand their respective responsibilities. (5%)

Job Scope

JOB SCOPE

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

For construction project management: Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field and 4-7 years relevant project management or related experience, OR High School Diploma and 6-9 years of relevant project management or related experience; For non-construction project management: Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or related field and 4-7 years relevant project management or related experience, OR High School Diploma and 6-9 years of relevant project management or related experience
Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or achieve CAPM within two years of job entry (PMP certification will fulfill this requirement)
Demonstrated and documented success at managing projects
Ability to work independently and as a team leader including the ability to handle conflicting priorities in a multi task environment
Demonstrated strong independent judgment skills
Demonstrated strong interpersonal and time management skills
Valid driver's license and access to an automobile

Preferred Qualifications

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master's degree in engineering (or advanced technical degree) or Business Administration
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or Professional Engineer License
Experience or knowledge of the specific functional area or discipline (e.g., Utility design/planning/construction or Information Technology experience)

Benefits

Annual salary will vary based on a candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: $100,800.00/Yr. – $138,600.00/Yr.
Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 15%
401(k) match and annual company contribution
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Life and disability insurance
Generous paid time off options, including vacation, sick time, floating and fixed holidays, maternity leave and bonding/primary caregiver leave or parental leave
Employee Assistance Program and resources for mental and emotional support
Wellbeing programs such as tuition reimbursement, adoption and surrogacy assistance and fitness reimbursement
Referral bonus program
And much more

Engineering Jobs in District of Columbia (Now Hiring) — 144 open

Sr Project Manager

Design Manager - Sports

Manager of Engineering - Autonomous Pilot Integration - Emerging Domains (R5176)

Biomed Service Specialist– Field Technician

Senior Manager, DevOps Engineering (R5198)

Engineer (Hotel Maintenance)

Staff Software Engineer, GCS - Full Stack (R5192)

Staff Engineer, Software, GCS - C++ (R5189)

Manager of Engineering - Autonomous Pilot Integration - Expeditionary (R5175)

Principal Engineer, Ground System Software (R5199)

Senior Full-Stack Engineer

Senior Data Engineer

Lead Building Engineer

Military Construction Program Analyst

Manager, Asset Management - (26-WWT-810003-349)

Senior Energy Markets Program Manager

Engineering Manager

Lead Professional Engineer

Subsurface Risk Specialist

Production Engineer

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Engineering Jobs in District of Columbia (Now Hiring) — 144 open

Sr Project Manager

Design Manager - Sports

Manager of Engineering - Autonomous Pilot Integration - Emerging Domains (R5176)

Biomed Service Specialist– Field Technician

Senior Manager, DevOps Engineering (R5198)

Engineer (Hotel Maintenance)

Staff Software Engineer, GCS - Full Stack (R5192)

Staff Engineer, Software, GCS - C++ (R5189)

Manager of Engineering - Autonomous Pilot Integration - Expeditionary (R5175)

Principal Engineer, Ground System Software (R5199)

Senior Full-Stack Engineer

Senior Data Engineer

Lead Building Engineer

Military Construction Program Analyst

Manager, Asset Management - (26-WWT-810003-349)

Senior Energy Markets Program Manager

Engineering Manager

Lead Professional Engineer

Subsurface Risk Specialist

Production Engineer

Frequently asked questions

How much do Engineering jobs in District of Columbia pay?

How many Engineering jobs are open in District of Columbia right now?

Which companies are hiring for Engineering roles in District of Columbia?

Are there remote or hybrid Engineering jobs in District of Columbia?

How do I apply for Engineering jobs in District of Columbia?

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