Engineering Project Manager

Job Description COMPANY OVERVIEWEngineering Project Manager | Burnsville, MNApplied Engineering, Inc. is seeking a motivated and hardworking individual to join our team in Burnsville, MN as an Engineering Project Manager. You will be part of a group dedicated to high-quality work, value-add solutions, skill development, and career growth. Reporting from our Brooklyn Park office, located just north of Minneapolis and St. Paul, we welcome candidates from the Twin Cities and beyond to apply.Innovation, problem solving, integrity, and collaboration are a few things you'll experience and represent while working with Applied. If you appreciate a challenge, variety, and a quicker pace, then we would like to get to know you better.Award Winning – Employee Owned – Comprehensive BenefitsRelocation Assistance – Ownership Opportunity – Continuing Education SupportBENEFITS AND PERKSApplied Engineering is a 100% employee-owned engineering and technology consulting company dedicated to providing exceptional talent and technology. We have won numerous awards, including Best Place to Work and Top Place to Intern.Our unique company culture blends top talent, total technology, and absolute adaptability. We offer a career trajectory few others can match, with opportunities to take on roles and projects aligned with your skills and interests.In addition, we offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package including:Competitive salary401K retirement planPaid time off and paid holidaysTuition reimbursementMedical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance optionsPaid overtimeFlexible work scheduleEmployees working in Burnsville have a short commute from Savage, Apple Valley, Bloomington, Eagan, Lakeville, and Prior Lake, and will enjoy professional growth and community engagement through our regional presence in Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota and South Dakota.ESTIMATED PAY RANGE$94,000 - $120,00 annually, DOEFinal compensation is based on experience, skills, and alignment with role expectations.JOB SUMMARYAs a Engineering Project Manager in Burnsville, MN, you will:Manage engineering projects within a Research, Development & Engineering (RDE) client, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and within budgetUnderstand key technologies and processes related to the custom power solution industryDrive consistent project execution, governance, and reporting practices across RDELead onboarding, coaching, and mentoring of project team members in areas such as risk management, resource planning, scope control, scheduling, and stakeholder communicationCoordinate project requirements, design reviews, verification/validation activities, engineering change control, and market launch readinessSupport project planning, execution, tracking, close-out, and lessons learnedIdentify project risks and implement mitigation plansReport project progress, risks, and performance to leadership on established cadencesPromote effective stakeholder management and communicationContribute to project governance standards, tools, templates, and continuous improvement initiativesSupport portfolio reviews, resource balancing, and scenario analysisCollaborate cross-functionally to remove barriers, align priorities, and improve execution effectivenessQUALIFICATIONSBachelor of Science degree or higher in a business-related field and/or in an engineering disciplinePMP or equivalent certification7+ years leading projects in mechanical/electrical engineering, R&D, technology, or product development environmentsStrong business acumen and experience working in cross-functional settingsProficiency with project scheduling and reporting toolsDemonstrated success in business process improvementProven ability to influence without authorityStrong communication, organizational, interpersonal, and problem‑solving skillsExperience with Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Teams, SharePoint) and Microsoft Planner, Microsoft Project, AI tools (Copilot/ChatGPT), and mind‑mapping tools (e.g., Mindomo)Experience driving technology/products to commercialization strongly preferredAbility to lead mechanical and electrical engineers while working in Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid environmentsExperience managing external vendors, suppliers, or development partners preferredExperience with Ability to work hybrid with at least one weekly onsite day in Burnsville, MNAbility to travel up to 20% domestically/internationallySKILLS AND VALUESCapable of working independently and as a team memberStrong work ethic and unwavering integrityExcellent interpersonal skills and a learning mindsetCuriosity, problem solving, and analytical thinkingEffective verbal and written communicationDesire to work on a variety of projectsADDITIONAL INFORMATIONPlease consider joining Applied's team of talented employees in Burnsville, Savage, Apple Valley, Bloomington, Eagan, Lakeville, and Prior Lake, Brooklyn Park, and the greater Twin Cities metro area.Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. We regret that we do not offer sponsorship.Applied Engineering is committed to a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.ID 20261036