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 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

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering expert engineering solutions while managing projects safely and efficiently. Leverage your technical expertise to mentor others and drive innovation in gener...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovative solutions in technical sales for power transformers, collaborating with key stakeholders to secure new business and enhance customer relationships while leveraging engineering experti...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$160K - $187K *

Transform the Time & Attendance engineering team by leading technical delivery, fostering collaboration, and driving platform modernization to enhance healthcare workforce solutions and ensure data ac...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$72K - $160K *

Architect and optimize scalable data pipelines using Azure Databricks for credit card data processing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data quality and support modernization efforts...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Transform your career by leading the proposal lifecycle for federal and defense opportunities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and quality in submissions, enhancing win ra...

Springville, UTRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$160K - $500K+*

Engage in cutting-edge verification methodologies to drive scalable solutions across blocks and systems, ensuring robust validation at the chip level. Champion verification execution, planning, and cl...

RemoteRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Unlock your potential as a key player in our Special Projects Division, driving construction excellence through effective planning, communication, and safety compliance while managing project schedule...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$104K - $130K *

Optimize power system studies for mission-critical projects, collaborating with design teams to conduct analyses and ensure safety compliance. Work independently on complex tasks while supporting proj...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Optimize project delivery by leading enterprise SaaS implementations for utility clients. Build strong client relationships, manage competing priorities, and ensure successful project outcomes across...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$125K - $150K *

Build essential infrastructure and tooling for scalable fintech solutions, empowering product engineers in a regulated environment while enhancing CI/CD processes and observability to support real-tim...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$96K - $124K *

Join a team that's committed to resolving complex technical issues for customers. You'll drive personalized support, streamline problem resolution, and improve service processes, all in a fast-paced...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional construction cost services. Leverage your expertise in cost management to advise clients, manage estimates, and ensure financial success on mediu...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$115K - $135K *

Innovate technology strategy and operations, leading a team to enhance product lifecycle and client solutions. Collaborate with executives to implement AI tools and ensure effective vendor management...

Greensboro, NCRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Lead the development and execution of change management strategies to drive successful organizational transformation initiatives across multiple construction projects, ensuring stakeholder engagement...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Partner with us to enhance project financial performance by managing costs, budgets, and risks. Collaborate with construction and project management teams to ensure accurate reporting and proactive de...

Quanah, TXRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $170K *

Elevate employee experiences by leading the design and implementation of integrated HR Service Delivery solutions leveraging ServiceNow and Microsoft technologies...

Virginia, USRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $133K *

Unlock the potential of global clinical trials by leading feasibility projects, analyzing data, and developing strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver insights and drive operati...

Durham, NCRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$122K - $176K *

Lead the charge in evolving a cutting-edge financial assistant, enhancing user experience through innovative features and AI integration while collaborating with cross-functional teams in a dynamic st...

RemoteRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Grow a dynamic team driving OpenRouter’s provider ecosystem, managing innovations across diverse models and endpoints, ensuring quality and efficiency in inference services for millions of requests da...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform your career by driving customer success and technical solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance client relationships, identify growth opportunities, and ensure maximum va...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$108K - $180K *

Execute complex, cross-functional projects that align with strategic objectives. Collaborate with stakeholders and teams to ensure timely delivery, budget adherence, and successful outcomes while driv...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate your career by leading innovative electric transmission projects, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and guiding environmental permitting efforts. Engage directly with clients while fost...

Philadelphia, PARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $170K *

Unlock project excellence by overseeing commissioning processes in mission-critical environments. Leverage expertise in construction management to ensure impeccable quality, compliance, and operationa...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$175K - $200K *

Lead the charge in managing complex litigation and advising on legal risks, ensuring compliance while collaborating with internal teams and outside counsel to drive effective case strategies and resol...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical 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.