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 - $185K *

Lead cross-functional teams to drive infrastructure remediation programs, improving performance and reliability across AI and hyperscale data center environments. Collaborate with engineering and oper...

British Columbia, CARemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team where you'll engage customers, translate their needs into effective proposals, and collaborate on innovative solutions to drive success in the broadband service industry, enhancing...

Philadelphia, PARemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$87K - $133K *

Lead the execution of utility right of way projects, managing scope, budget, and timelines. Drive team performance, client relationships, and adherence to regulations, ensuring project success from ki...

Kentucky, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$144K - $195K *

Innovate and lead the design of identity management solutions, ensuring security and integration across platforms. Collaborate with teams to enhance user experience and manage critical issues in a dyn...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$126K *

Transform the future of aerospace by leveraging your expertise in aerodynamics for spacecraft entry analyses, utilizing advanced CFD tools, and collaborating with a dynamic team to drive innovative so...

Houston, TXRemote

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$142K *

Drive innovation by applying advanced aerodynamics knowledge to spacecraft entry analyses. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance performance across various flight regimes, utilizing cutting-edge...

Houston, TXRemote

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$129K - $212K *

Lead comprehensive infrastructure financing initiatives, enhancing client operations through strategic financial planning and risk management, while mentoring less experienced colleagues to promote gr...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $115K *

Elevate your career by coordinating multidisciplinary BIM models for complex industrial projects. Lead clash detection, ensure model accuracy, and drive collaboration among teams to deliver high-quali...

Plano, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$61K - $125K *

Support environmental planning initiatives by coordinating workflows, managing project trackers, and ensuring timely delivery of planning documents. Collaborate with experts to facilitate environmenta...

Salt Lake City, UTRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$89K - $148K *

Drive technical solutions by collaborating with sales teams and customers to enhance industrial communications products. Develop sales strategies, manage customer relationships, and ensure compliance...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$85K - $105K *

Join a team that's shaping energy efficiency by recruiting and engaging contractors within a defined region, managing Home Energy Rebate programs, and supporting operational activities that drive clea...

Austin, TXRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Transform infrastructure operations by leading a dynamic team to enhance reliability, scalability, and cost-effectiveness in a cutting-edge data center environment. Drive continuous improvement and fo...

Reston, VARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead Oracle Cloud EPM projects, ensuring timely delivery and high quality. Collaborate with stakeholders and manage resources to achieve project objectives, fostering team success and effective commun...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $100K *

Advance your career by leading cross-functional projects and ensuring successful delivery while coordinating with stakeholders and managing customer relationships in a fast-paced environment...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Lead the development of software systems for autonomous aviation, managing architecture, integration, and performance across airborne, ground, and cloud environments to enhance operation and reliabili...

Mountain View, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$115K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to developing innovative web and cloud applications. In this role, you'll lead projects, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver hi...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$200K - $500K *

Oversee project coordination and delivery timelines, bridging technical expertise with leadership to ensure efficient collaboration and successful execution of key initiatives within a dynamic develop...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$91K - $140K *

Champion environmental compliance by providing expert guidance on water and waste management across multiple manufacturing sites. Collaborate with teams to develop strategies that mitigate risks and e...

Alpharetta, GARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$92K - $166K *

Transform electric transmission design by leading a dynamic team in delivering innovative solutions for major utilities. Drive project execution, client relations, and staff development in a fast-pace...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$119K - $190K *

Transform your career by building strategic partnerships with major design firms while driving engineering excellence in electrical distribution across diverse industries. Join a dynamic team focused...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in driving utility-scale energy projects from concept to operation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery while managing complex stakeholder relationships i...

Austin, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$135K - $166K *

Take ownership of air quality projects, leading permitting and compliance efforts for diverse industries. Utilize your expertise in regulatory strategy and modeling to enhance client relationships and...

RemoteRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$92K - $154K *

Drive your career by developing integrated power conversion solutions for diverse industries. Leverage your technical expertise to create innovative applications and enhance business opportunities in...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$145K - $195K *

Empower your career by driving innovative protective relay system designs. Collaborate with a dedicated team to deliver high-quality engineering solutions tailored to client needs in the electric util...

Mansfield, MARemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $160K *

Lead the future of automation across a vast manufacturing network, providing strategic vision and technical solutions to enhance efficiency and productivity in operations. Act as a key expert driving...

Mentor, OHRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 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.