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 redefining enterprise asset management by architecting innovative solutions on the IBM Maximo platform. Leverage your expertise to enhance facility maintenance operations and drive...

Fort Campbell, KYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in managing and administering subcontracts and task orders. Ensure compliance with standards and regulations while negotiating terms and monitoring performance. Collaborate with teams...

Virginia, USRemote

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$128K - $153K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of technology by delivering impactful software solutions. Collaborate on innovative projects, optimize data operations, and enhance user experiences while support...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Innovate and enhance software solutions in a dynamic SaaS environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and maintain high-quality applications while driving continuous impro...

Puerto Rico, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$82K - $131K *

Contribute to the development of precise project estimates, supporting all phases of proposal creation. Collaborate with senior estimators to ensure technical compliance and accuracy in complex indust...

Texas, USRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$131K - $180K *

Lead transformative software engineering initiatives, guiding teams to develop robust, full-stack systems that enhance digital safety research and foster collaboration across projects while mentoring...

Washington, DCRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$170K - $210K *

Unlock your potential by designing and optimizing Elastic Stack environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system performance and reliability while driving innovation in cloud an...

Fort Belvoir, VARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Transform airport advertising environments by conducting site visits, developing signage concepts, and collaborating with design teams. This role combines hands-on fieldwork with creative design to en...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$95K - $115K *

Manage project lifecycles from order to delivery, ensuring quality, budget, and customer satisfaction. Collaborate across teams to drive communication and resolve escalations while championing continu...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to design and support advanced Active Network Management Systems, leading their lifecycle from development to commissioning while ensuring integration with external systems and del...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Champion cost analysis excellence across complex projects, ensuring accurate reporting and strategic guidance. Collaborate with teams to enhance cost control systems and drive successful project deliv...

Houston, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$118K - $180K *

Lead the charge in advanced piping engineering, providing technical direction and oversight for complex projects. Ensure compliance with industry codes while delivering high-quality solutions and fost...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining machine learning implementation to drive impactful research and innovate within a collaborative environment. Contribute to projects, open source, and author scientific pa...

Berkeley, CARemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$100K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of building automation systems. Leverage your expertise in HVAC and electrical automation to drive project success from design to commissioning in a fully remote...

Milwaukee, WIRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$176K - $243K *

Empower innovation by leading the design and delivery of AI/ML systems. Drive architectural decisions, optimize model development, and enhance system reliability while collaborating with cross-functio...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Accelerate operational excellence by leading continuous improvement initiatives across service organizations. Drive quality, safety, and efficiency while optimizing spare parts and enhancing service p...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Drive successful project delivery in the Telco services sector by managing complex initiatives, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring alignment with business goals while maintaining timelines...

RemoteRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $143K *

Join a dynamic team as a Data Engineer, where you'll design and maintain data pipelines using SparkSQL and Pyspark. Your work will enhance data analysis efficiency, impacting industries and driving cu...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$99K - $167K *

Develop and maintain robust data pipelines using SparkSQL and Pyspark, ensuring high-quality data for analytics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data analysis efficiency and support...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$290K - $320K *

Pioneer the future of quality and commissioning, ensuring operational excellence in high-stakes environments. Lead a talented team, define strategic goals, and optimize processes for seamless project...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$85K - $100K *

Drive the design and management of high-performing cloud infrastructures, ensuring their availability, performance, and security. Collaborate with teams to implement automations and improve systems wh...

Michigan, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$172K - $193K *

Join a dynamic team to deliver expert program management support for federal construction projects. Drive project startup, pre-construction planning, and internal capability development while ensuring...

Boston, MARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Engage with our Sales Team as a Sales Engineer, providing expert technical support throughout the sales cycle. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance product knowledge and drive customer success wh...

Texas, USRemote

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Drive the implementation and support of automation and orchestration platforms, collaborating with technology teams to enhance processes and develop reusable web applications, ensuring high availabili...

Vienna, VARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to drive impactful accounting and finance projects for diverse clients. Leverage your expertise to tackle complex challenges and enhance operational efficiency across various indus...

Georgia, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.