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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$157K - $283K *

Take ownership of the design and management of high-profile ADA upgrade projects, ensuring effective execution, budget adherence, and client satisfaction while leading cross-functional teams in a dyna...

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3 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $115K *

Champion the lifecycle sustainment of hypersonic weapons systems, ensuring operational readiness and technical integrity. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align engineering solutions with fl...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$166K - $200K *

Lead the charge in advancing power system simulation and grid engineering. Drive innovative research and advisory services while establishing EPRI's technical vision in grid modernization and DER inte...

California, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Engage in strategic proposal management, leading RFQ/RFP responses across divisions. Collaborate with teams to ensure timely, compliant submissions while maintaining high-quality standards and support...

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2 weeks ago

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

$90K - $140K *

Unlock potential by leading structural evaluations and repair engineering for asset integrity. Collaborate with teams to ensure sound engineering solutions and support long-term asset management in a...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$200K - $250K *

Lead the charge in advancing electrical infrastructure services, driving strategic growth and operational excellence across heavy industrial sectors. Foster client relationships and mentor teams to en...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$155K - $210K *

Advance your career by leading high voltage transmission line projects, utilizing PLS-CADD software. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior engineers, and serve as a client-facing exp...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$84K - $129K *

Join a team that's dedicated to innovative structural engineering solutions. Leverage your expertise in materials and design to tackle complex challenges in power transmission upgrades, ensuring clien...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $250K *

Lead the charge in managing complex M&A projects and cross-functional initiatives, driving execution from planning to completion while fostering collaboration and alignment among diverse stakeholders...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$93K - $108K *

Engage with multidisciplinary teams to analyze and design structural systems for industrial projects. Utilize your engineering expertise to develop concepts, perform calculations, and ensure design co...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $175K *

Join us to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams in delivering complex IT modernization projects for the U.S. Department of State, ensuring technical excellence and alignment with mission objective...

Washington DC, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Lead and inspire a multidisciplinary engineering team to deliver innovative design solutions for power utility projects across North America, ensuring quality, compliance, and continuous improvement w...

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Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$159K - $213K *

Shape the future of urban infrastructure by leading engineering initiatives, guiding a talented team, and influencing community development. Drive strategic planning and operational excellence to enha...

Roseville, CARemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Design Manager, overseeing design delivery, coordinating projects, and leading a talented team to ensure high-quality results while fostering strong relationships with...

Indianapolis, INRemote

1 month ago

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

$200K *

Unlock potential by leading complex tunnel and trenchless projects. Leverage your 15+ years of expertise in design and construction management to drive successful outcomes and enhance client relations...

Riverside, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$148K - $263K *

Drive the design and implementation of AI-First operational environments, architecting resilient multi-cloud networks and building autonomous orchestration layers to enhance security and efficiency ac...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Champion security excellence by driving secure SDLC practices, managing compliance, and leading incident response. Collaborate with DevOps and ensure robust risk management practices to protect vital...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$107K - $204K *

Transform cost engineering by leading modeling and benchmarking efforts, driving transparency in supplier negotiations across diverse products. Collaborate with teams to develop innovative cost soluti...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $150K *

Join us to lead a dedicated team in project management, overseeing preconstruction planning, execution, and delivery for solar and energy storage projects. Drive strategies, ensure profitability, and...

Richmond, VARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Lead a team that manages high-profile aviation and defense projects, ensuring successful delivery through collaboration, stakeholder engagement, and innovative solutions while adhering to strategic ob...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$81K - $101K *

Empower your career by leveraging your geological expertise to support environmental investigations and remediation projects. Collaborate with diverse teams, enhance your skills, and contribute to a s...

Blue Bell, PARemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $145K *

Oversee global EPC proposal processes for Battery Energy Storage Systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative, customer-centric solutions while driving continuous improveme...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$113K - $142K *

Design and develop structural engineering solutions for modular data centers. Oversee vendor collaboration, conduct risk assessments, and ensure compliance with local codes, delivering repeatable desi...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform your career with a pivotal role in physical design, leading complex SoC implementations, optimizing performance, and driving cross-functional collaboration to ensure successful tapeout readi...

San Jose, CARemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $250K *

Lead the charge in building high-throughput systems as you manage a team of engineers. Drive technical excellence and team growth while collaborating across functions to deliver innovative solutions i...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.