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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$120K - $160K *

Lead the future of enterprise implementations in the medical device sector. Own end-to-end project delivery, ensuring rigorous management of scope, timelines, and client relationships while adapting p...

San Diego, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $140K *

Drive revenue growth by leveraging technical expertise in power grid automation. Engage with clients to deliver tailored solutions, support sales teams, and foster long-term relationships across diver...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$174K - $273K *

Lead the charge in a high-impact Growth team, managing and mentoring engineers, optimizing delivery, and driving product strategy to enhance customer acquisition and engagement efficiently...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$168K - $252K *

Champion engineering innovation by leading a technical team to bridge gaps and drive strategic initiatives for product development and infrastructure, ensuring rapid transition of advanced technologie...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Accelerate sales growth by managing hardware and service functions across a designated territory. Drive project management and customer relationships to meet revenue and profitability goals while ensu...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Elevate your engineering career by leading innovative conveyor and sortation projects. Drive technical solutions from concept to execution, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance operati...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional IT infrastructure projects. As a Senior Project Manager, you'll oversee project execution, ensuring client satisfaction and adherence to best pra...

New Mexico, USRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$87K - $157K *

Elevate the future of energy by leading substation physical design projects. Collaborate with teams to create innovative layouts for utility systems, ensuring safety and efficiency in grid modernizati...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $120K *

Transform media operations by planning and coordinating across various areas, ensuring efficiency and adherence to best practices while driving productivity and cost savings in a dynamic environment...

New York, NYRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$125K - $211K *

Join our dynamic team as you lead new product launches in hardware manufacturing. Oversee cross-functional collaborations, manage operational risks, and drive high-quality production strategies that s...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Innovate robust SaaS platforms by collaborating with cross-functional teams, building and enhancing features, and delivering customer-centric solutions throughout the development lifecycle...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$96K - $154K *

Develop and maintain quality software for internal stakeholders, focusing on Python and AWS. Collaborate in an Agile environment, define architecture, and mentor junior developers while enhancing lega...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K *

Drive project success by leading software implementations for utility billing and client information solutions, ensuring top-tier delivery and client satisfaction in a remote environment. Engage cross...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $135K *

Lead the charge in developing and managing enterprise proposals and plans, ensuring compliance and quality across submissions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance win strategies and dri...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$126K - $162K *

Drive project success by leading design and construction phases, managing teams, and ensuring client satisfaction in commercial and mission-critical environments. Collaborate with stakeholders to deli...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing quoting tools and cost models within the automotive manufacturing industry. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate, data-driven quotes th...

Troy, MIRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$121K - $176K *

Take ownership of environmental compliance leadership across major utility-scale power generation projects, ensuring adherence to regulations while collaborating with teams and regulatory agencies thr...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$111K - $206K *

Lead the charge in developing comprehensive proposals, ensuring compliance with regulations while enhancing profitability. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver accurate cost analyses and pricing...

Fort Worth, TXRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $110K *

Drive excellence in estimating for telecommunications projects by leading the development of accurate, standardized cost libraries and estimates. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alig...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$120K - $132K *

Take ownership of multiple projects across various phases in financial services, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and stakeholder satisfaction while leading cross-functional teams and drivi...

Dallas, TXRemote

1 week ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Grow your career with a leading AI inference platform, optimizing GPU performance and collaborating with teams to enhance execution. Drive innovation in low-level coding and hardware integration for c...

Austin, TXRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in providing expert environmental consulting solutions for industrial clients across the U.S., focusing on permitting, compliance, and risk-reduction while nurturing client relationshi...

Texas, USRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Drive engineering excellence by leading a multidisciplinary team to design, develop, and scale integrated hardware and software systems, ensuring reliability, quality, and operational effectiveness in...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$160K - $180K *

Transform the future of multifamily affordable housing by leading capital investment strategies, managing project lifecycles, and ensuring alignment with business objectives while fostering collaborat...

Florida, USRemote

1 week ago

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

$99K - $125K *

Champion project success by leading cross-functional teams, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with defense industry standards. Drive strategic planning and risk management to deliver results o...

Coral Springs, FLRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.