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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$100K - $140K *

Join us in transforming digital services for Veterans. As a Senior Designer, you'll lead user experience initiatives, conduct research, and shape information architecture for a large digital portal, e...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$164K - $226K *

Transform the identity and access landscape by designing scalable systems for user management, authentication, and authorization. Collaborate with security teams to ensure robust, secure solutions tha...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$148K - $193K *

Join a dynamic team as a Program Manager, leading complex projects from inception to completion. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders, manage resources, and drive innovation while ensuring client sat...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$138K - $188K *

Innovate project management processes from inception to delivery in the Nuclear Power sector, ensuring timely execution, risk mitigation, and stakeholder engagement, while maintaining operational exce...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$135K - $175K *

Engineer your career with a Senior Software Safety Engineer role focused on developing safety-critical autonomous systems. Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to enhance software safety process...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$115K - $185K *

Lead the charge in transforming developer workflows and API architecture for enterprise AI applications. Collaborate with engineering teams to eliminate friction and enhance the developer experience a...

Ontario, CARemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$173K - $207K *

Elevate your career by designing and building essential SDKs that empower engineering teams to create reliable, observable distributed systems. Collaborate across teams to enhance developer experience...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $155K *

Champion robust Design-for-Test methodologies to enhance ASIC and SoC production quality. Collaborate across teams to ensure seamless integration and drive manufacturing test readiness for high-volume...

Irvine, CARemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$111K - $153K *

Unlock potential by leading utility planning and advisory projects, focusing on transmission system analysis, generator interconnection applications, and client guidance for ISO feasibility studies. J...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Optimize project outcomes by managing construction activities, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and coordinating contractor efforts across multiple sites to meet performance obje...

West Virginia, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$123K - $185K *

Pioneer your career by preparing precise cost estimates for renewable energy substations. Collaborate with teams to manage project scopes, ensuring competitive and timely bids while leveraging your ex...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$114K - $128K *

Optimize project execution by leading large-scale electrical construction teams. Ensure compliance with safety standards, drive productivity, and maintain quality while managing budgets and timelines...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$180K - $197K *

Drive impactful landscape architecture projects by leading design teams, overseeing project execution, and ensuring compliance with standards. Collaborate with stakeholders to create sustainable, inno...

Los Angeles, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$90K - $110K *

Pioneer broadband initiatives by leading multidisciplinary teams in project management, financial oversight, and client engagement. Drive strategic planning and compliance for funding programs while e...

Franklin, TNRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$225K - $265K *

Unlock potential by leading a transformative data engineering team focused on building robust, high-performance data platforms. Drive innovation, foster a culture of learning, and ensure impactful out...

Nashville, TNRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$209K - $273K *

Advance your career by leading a high-performing engineering team, driving strategic execution and operational excellence while ensuring a reliable data platform aligns with enterprise goals and custo...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$182K - $212K *

Lead quality assurance efforts in rolling stock engineering, overseeing vehicle procurement and rebuilds. Collaborate with teams to ensure high standards and timely delivery while supervising inspecti...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$119K - $139K *

Champion the development of innovative data solutions, leveraging Azure pipelines to create robust data assets. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate complex requirements into effective technical...

North Liberty, IARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$165K - $193K *

Drive the future of rail engineering by managing complex rolling stock projects. Leverage your expertise in vehicle design and modifications to ensure quality and compliance while mentoring teams and...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Transportation

$108K - $163K *

Shape the future of our Elastic SIEM solution by leading design, operation, and optimization efforts. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance security, availability, and performance while drivin...

Arlington, VARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$134K - $205K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of high-voltage transmission design. Lead projects, mentor talent, and ensure compliance with industry standards while delivering innovative solutions for clients...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $129K *

Drive the design and integration of mechanical components for solid rocket motors, ensuring performance and safety. Collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout the product lifecycle, from conce...

Huntsville, ALRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$134K - $205K *

Drive the commissioning process for power plants, ensuring peak performance and safety. Lead on-site activities, collaborate with teams, and implement protocols for mechanical equipment testing and op...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$106K - $198K *

Lead the charge in developing mission-critical Command & Control solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define system requirements and create innovative architectures that meet diverse...

Colorado, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $150K *

Empower a dynamic team of engineers to innovate e-commerce solutions, driving growth through collaboration with product managers and stakeholders while leveraging AI to enhance development processes a...

Houston, TXRemote

6 days 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.