Project Engineer Jobs

Explore Project Engineer opportunities on Ladders, where you can find vetted professional roles paying $100,000 or more. Project Engineers help turn plans into completed work by coordinating technical teams, schedules, budgets, resources, and project requirements. Browse openings across industries and discover roles that match your experience and career goals.

What Does a Project Engineer Do?

Project Engineers support projects from early planning through execution and closeout. Responsibilities vary by employer and industry, but may include developing schedules, tracking costs, coordinating contractors and suppliers, reviewing technical documents, monitoring quality and safety, identifying risks, and communicating progress to stakeholders. They often connect engineering, operations, construction, and project management teams.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek a relevant engineering degree or equivalent experience, strong organization and communication skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities. Familiarity with project management methods, scheduling and budgeting tools, technical documentation, and industry standards can be valuable. Requirements may differ depending on the sector, project scope, and level of responsibility.

Project Engineer Career Opportunities

Project Engineers work in areas such as construction, energy, manufacturing, infrastructure, technology, and engineering services. With experience, professionals may advance to senior project engineering, project management, program management, or engineering leadership roles. Explore Ladders listings to find opportunities suited to your expertise and compensation expectations.

Find Project Engineer Jobs on Ladders

Use Ladders to search vetted Project Engineer jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more. Review role requirements, compare opportunities, and identify positions where your technical background and project delivery experience can make an impact.

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$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving high-impact commercial data center projects from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with strategic goals, timelines, and budgets while fostering collaboration among...

Quanah, TXRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing high-impact commercial data center projects, ensuring alignment with client goals, timelines, and budgets while fostering collaboration among stakeholders and driving opera...

Texas, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $160K *

Unlock potential by leading hardware integration projects from prototype to deployment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product viability in real-world environments while managing ri...

San Francisco, CARemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$138K - $184K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of mission critical facilities by leading electrical design projects. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure high availability and efficiency in data center inf...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$111K - $150K *

Drive innovation in renewable energy by conducting power system studies, utilizing advanced software tools, and collaborating with diverse teams to enhance efficiency and support sustainable solutions...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in managing complex ERP implementation projects, ensuring alignment between customer needs and internal resources. Drive project success through effective communication, risk managemen...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$84K - $129K *

Lead the design and analysis of electrical systems for nuclear power plants. Collaborate with engineers and vendors to ensure project success, focusing on reliability and compliance. Engage in trouble...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing high-impact data center construction projects, overseeing timelines, budgets, and stakeholder collaboration to ensure operational success from inception to completion...

Texas, USRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $180K *

Lead innovative geotechnical engineering projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver solutions for transportation, hydroelectric, and civil infrastructure. Drive design, analysis...

Vancouver, BCRemote

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$140K - $200K *

Unlock potential by leading regional rail engineering projects, driving growth initiatives, and fostering client relationships. This role demands technical expertise and strategic vision to ensure suc...

Charlotte, NCRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $200K *

Lead the charge in regional rail engineering, driving project delivery and strategic growth. Leverage technical expertise to manage client relationships and mentor teams, ensuring quality execution ac...

Atlanta, GARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $200K *

Elevate your career by leading regional rail engineering projects, driving growth initiatives, and fostering client relationships. Bring your expertise to manage multidisciplinary teams and ensure qua...

Detroit, MIRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $200K *

Lead the charge in expanding our rail engineering practice across regions. Drive project delivery, foster client relationships, and mentor teams while ensuring quality and compliance in all rail proje...

Dallas, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $200K *

Lead the charge in expanding our rail engineering practice by providing strategic oversight, technical expertise, and fostering client relationships across multiple regions, ensuring successful projec...

Houston, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $200K *

Lead the charge in expanding rail engineering practices across regions, providing technical expertise, managing client relationships, and ensuring successful project delivery while mentoring teams and...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $200K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of rail engineering by providing strategic leadership, managing key client relationships, and overseeing project delivery across multiple regions. Your expertise...

Spokane, WARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $200K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of rail engineering by providing strategic leadership, managing key client relationships, and overseeing project delivery across multiple regions. Your expertise...

Chicago, ILRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $200K *

Champion regional growth by leading rail engineering projects, fostering client relationships, and ensuring quality delivery across multiple states. Leverage your expertise to mentor teams and drive s...

Kansas City, MORemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $200K *

Lead the growth of our rail practice by providing technical expertise, managing client relationships, and overseeing project delivery across multiple regions. Collaborate with teams to ensure quality...

Tampa, FLRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $200K *

Shape the future of rail engineering by leading strategic initiatives, managing client relationships, and overseeing project delivery across multiple regions. Drive growth and ensure quality execution...

Seattle, WARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Drive high-impact mechanical infrastructure projects in senior housing, focusing on HVAC, plumbing, and energy efficiency improvements while serving as a key technical expert and project manager for n...

Texas, USRemote

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Help us drive growth by identifying and closing automation opportunities. Collaborate with technical teams to deliver tailored solutions, build lasting customer relationships, and exceed sales targets...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Empower quality through engineering excellence and automation. Drive innovation by integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines, collaborating with teams to elevate software standards and preven...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Drive innovative civil engineering solutions as a senior leader, overseeing complex projects and mentoring teams. Ensure quality standards and contribute to sustainable development while positively im...

Kansas City, KSRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$152K - $259K *

Join a team that's redefining infrastructure management by leading a dedicated group focused on high availability, security, and automation. Drive innovation while mentoring talent and enhancing opera...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Project Engineer do?question toggle

    A Project Engineer coordinates technical and operational work to help deliver projects. Duties may include supporting plans and schedules, tracking budgets, working with contractors and suppliers, monitoring quality and safety, managing documentation, and communicating with stakeholders.

  • What qualifications are typically required for Project Engineer jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary by employer and industry. Many roles call for an engineering degree or equivalent experience, project coordination skills, clear communication, and familiarity with relevant technical standards and project tools.

  • Where do Project Engineers work?question toggle

    Project Engineers work across industries such as construction, energy, manufacturing, infrastructure, technology, and engineering services.

  • What career paths are available to Project Engineers?question toggle

    With additional experience, Project Engineers may move into senior project engineering, project management, program management, or engineering leadership roles.

  • How can I find Project Engineer jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse Ladders for vetted professional Project Engineer opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more, and compare listings based on their responsibilities, qualifications, and industry.