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 - $166K *

Pioneer efficient electrical and control solutions to drive project success across manufacturing platforms. Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, ensuring robust project execution and a...

Minneapolis, MNRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$190K - $220K *

Partner with us to tackle complex engineering challenges, leveraging deep expertise in TypeScript, Postgres, and AWS. Collaborate closely with our VP of Engineering to innovate and deliver impactful p...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Elevate user experience by designing and implementing high-performance UIs. Engage in collaborative architecture decisions while developing scalable, visually stunning applications that empower users...

Menlo Park, CARemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $110K *

Join a team that's advancing project success through Agile leadership and stakeholder engagement. As a vital contributor, you'll manage requirements and optimize workflows while collaborating with cro...

Virginia, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform engineering processes by developing verification tools, dashboards, and shared infrastructure. Collaborate with teams to enhance quality checks and streamline workflows, ensuring efficient s...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$141K - $224K *

Lead the design and modernization of mission-critical SATCOM systems, ensuring seamless integration and lifecycle support. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system performance and ope...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$120K - $145K *

Explore the potential of AI in full-stack development while designing and delivering enterprise applications. Collaborate across teams and mentor engineers, ensuring your expertise shapes cutting-edge...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate data engineering capabilities by designing robust ETL/ELT workflows, ensuring data quality, and implementing scalable solutions on AWS and Kubernetes. Collaborate with teams to optimize perfor...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $105K *

Unlock potential by leading the analysis of offshore upstream oil-and-gas assets, collaborating with a diverse team to deliver insights that drive investment decisions and enhance technological capabi...

Austin, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by designing advanced PLL circuits for high-speed interconnects, contributing to next-gen AI technologies. Collaborate on innovative solutions in a dynamic environment, ensuring perfo...

Vancouver, BCRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $300K *

Elevate your career by designing cutting-edge PLLs for next-gen AI technologies. Collaborate with a dynamic team to innovate high-speed interconnect solutions, ensuring optimal performance in advanced...

Irvine, CARemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$113K - $188K *

Contribute to the development of embedded software for nuclear systems. Lead a team ensuring design compliance, execute project plans, and enhance operational efficiency. Drive collaboration across di...

Wilmington, NCRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Join us to lead multimillion-dollar projects in the Mission Critical sector, managing teams and subcontractors to deliver critical systems for Data Centers and Power Plants across North America. Drive...

Edmonton, ABRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Transform utility-scale solar and BESS projects by leading commissioning efforts, coordinating testing, and ensuring compliance with standards. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance processes and...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Lead complex, cross-functional initiatives by providing senior-level project and program expertise. Drive planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of health informatics processes and syste...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $210K *

Elevate project outcomes by leading controls design for data center developments. Collaborate with clients and teams to ensure high-quality automation solutions, integrating advanced technologies and...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$73K - $132K *

Shape environmental remediation projects by leading technical design, regulatory documentation, and field implementation. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance and effective pr...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$135K - $160K *

Drive the development of advanced machine learning systems for autonomous trucks, leading a team in perception capabilities. Oversee the complete lifecycle from data requirements to deployment, ensuri...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$102K - $163K *

Lead the charge in designing and overseeing digital instrumentation and control systems, ensuring compliance with industry regulations while coordinating workflows and schedules with subcontractors to...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$106K - $198K *

Lead the transformation of 1LMX product solutions across the enterprise, collaborating with stakeholders to align capabilities with business needs, manage risks, and ensure successful deployment while...

Three Rivers, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $300K *

Seeking a senior product software engineer to drive user-facing features in AI software development, enhancing tools like AI Agent, App Builder, and SDK for seamless app creation and deployment...

San Francisco, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing exceptional post-sales technical support for federal clients. You'll troubleshoot complex systems, collaborate with engineering teams, and ensure seamless ope...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $156K *

Manage and oversee Shopify development projects from inception to launch, collaborating with clients and a team of developers. Ensure quality deliverables while juggling multiple projects and adapting...

CanadaRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$189K - $290K *

Join a team that's redefining autonomous sensing systems, providing technical leadership in sensor suite design and integration. Collaborate across functions to tackle engineering challenges and drive...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$200K - $245K *

Champion innovative software solutions by leading the design and implementation of scalable systems and APIs. Collaborate across teams to enhance user experiences while mentoring engineers and driving...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.