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 *

Drive innovative automation solutions for global data center projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to design advanced control systems and ensure compliance with engineering standards wh...

Phoenix, AZRemote

3 days ago

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

$140K - $153K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing healthcare quality through innovative testing strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure robust, user-centered products while mentoring jun...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team to shape the future of software engineering by leading architectural decisions, driving product modernization, and enhancing operational excellence while mentoring others and foste...

Nashville, TNRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$59K - $106K *

Empower the future of energy by designing innovative transmission systems. Lead projects from concept to execution, ensuring compliance with industry standards while integrating renewable energy solut...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $125K *

Shape the future of aluminum plate solutions by leading cross-functional teams to drive strategy and execution. This remote role requires significant travel to build partnerships and optimize processe...

Southfield, MIRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$134K - $229K *

Champion the design and delivery of high-voltage transmission line projects, providing technical leadership and project management expertise while ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards ac...

Meridian, IDRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$133K - $173K *

Drive excellence in Testing & Commissioning for utility-scale projects, overseeing all phases from preconstruction to execution. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance, deliverab...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$129K - $177K *

Elevate your career by leading technical direction and hands-on development in a dynamic digital health platform. Collaborate with teams to shape product outcomes and drive AI coding practices while i...

Kentucky, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's revolutionizing pharmacy operations with AI. As a Software Engineer, you'll independently ship impactful features and fixes, collaborating closely with experienced engineers in a fa...

Orlando, FLRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$50K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at a dynamic team, developing scalable software solutions while enhancing technical and leadership skills. Collaborate with diverse teams to create, deploy, and support application...

Georgia, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$170K *

Lead the charge in engineering excellence by managing API, Web, and Mobile teams, ensuring seamless execution and alignment with product goals while driving technical ownership and fostering team grow...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead high-impact design-build projects, overseeing critical data center initiatives from inception to completion. Ensure seamless coordination across teams, maintain safety and quality standards, and...

Beverly, OHRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Lead innovative CAE model development, guiding teams to enhance product efficiency and accuracy through advanced methods and collaboration with engineering experts...

Raymond, OHRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$75K - $110K *

Shape the financial landscape by driving month-end close processes, ensuring general ledger accuracy, and enhancing accounting practices in a dynamic, multi-revenue stream environment. Collaborate to...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing marine propulsion systems through innovative engineering solutions. Provide lifecycle support for U.S. Coast Guard vessels, ensuring operational effectiveness...

Curtis Bay, MDRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team focused on generating new business in the public sector. Utilize a consultative sales approach to build relationships and deliver tailored solutions, driving reven...

RemoteRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$140K - $240K *

Transform cloud platforms by leading teams to deliver seamless agentic workload solutions. Foster collaboration, drive innovation, and mentor engineers while shaping a culture of technical excellence...

Georgia, USRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

Oversee multiple electric distribution line projects, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency. Act as the primary liaison between project stakeholders and manage contractor activities to meet perform...

New Orleans, LARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $141K *

Join us to design and develop high-performance mechanical solutions for airborne systems. Collaborate across teams to deliver innovative aviation technologies that empower defense operations and enhan...

Minneapolis, MNRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Accelerate revenue growth by driving full-cycle sales, from prospecting to closing. Manage complex deals, build relationships, and leverage AI solutions to exceed quotas in a dynamic environment. Own...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$126K - $210K *

Lead the charge in strategic communications, partnering with senior leaders to enhance executive, employee, and corporate messaging that drives business priorities and strengthens reputation across th...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $180K *

Build a robust data foundation to elevate Market Intelligence. Drive automation and streamline data workflows, enriching insights for research and publishing, while ensuring data integrity and accessi...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$98K - $155K *

Optimize mission-critical satellite communications systems through installation, testing, and maintenance. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure operational readiness and reliability across global...

Virginia Beach, VARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$90K - $125K *

Transform transmission line design by leading projects, mentoring teams, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Collaborate with clients and internal teams to deliver innovative solutions an...

Mechanicsburg, PARemote

3 weeks ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Drive strategic leadership and oversight for a portfolio of renewable energy projects. Manage a team of project managers while ensuring successful project execution, stakeholder collaboration, and ali...

Texas, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks 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.