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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$84K - $129K *

Grow your career with impactful utility consulting projects that involve advanced power system studies, interconnection applications, and guiding clients in renewable energy integration while collabor...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $150K *

Advance federal business growth by leading strategic initiatives, fostering agency relationships, and executing contract opportunities to enhance market positioning and drive success within federal ag...

Indianapolis, INRemote

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$179K - $248K *

Lead the charge in operationalizing strategy and driving cross-division initiatives. Collaborate with senior stakeholders to enhance efficiency and client satisfaction in a fast-paced corporate travel...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$92K - $166K *

Elevate your career by managing a dynamic engineering team to design electric distribution systems, ensuring high-quality project deliverables while fostering client relationships and team collaborati...

Framingham, MARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Develop and enhance software solutions, collaborating with senior developers to ensure alignment with industry standards and methodologies. Engage in all phases of the development process while workin...

Warren, MIRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$157K - $281K *

Lead the development of an AI design framework that enhances user experiences, optimizing workflows across a dynamic platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to foster innovation, improve qua...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Empower project success through effective coordination and communication, ensuring client satisfaction and project completion on time and within budget. Be a key player in managing diverse teams and r...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Drive end-to-end delivery of wireless infrastructure projects, managing scope, budget, and timelines while coordinating with internal teams and stakeholders to ensure quality and customer satisfaction...

North Carolina, USRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$91K - $132K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing proposal management processes, overseeing daily operations, and ensuring timely, professional submissions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive su...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$139K - $188K *

Drive innovative IT solutions by leading multi-disciplinary teams, establishing operational policies, and collaborating with stakeholders to achieve strategic objectives that enhance overall organizat...

Minnesota, USRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Collaborate with government agencies to transform complex data into actionable insights. Take ownership of customer engagements, from discovery to deployment, leveraging engineering and analytical ski...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Accelerate progress at our company by leading the estimating team for innovative utility-scale solar and battery storage projects. Drive precise budgeting and foster collaboration across teams to enha...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$160K - $210K *

Pioneer your career by leveraging your full-stack development expertise to design and implement innovative software solutions. Collaborate with teams to support critical federal missions through IT mo...

Virginia, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$145K - $181K *

Join a dynamic team to design and implement innovative microgrid control solutions, integrating diverse energy sources and ensuring reliable automation from design to field startup. Drive advancements...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Champion our IT infrastructure by automating identity and device management. In this dynamic role, you'll implement innovative security measures while ensuring operational efficiency in a cutting-edge...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$171K - $209K *

Shape the future of technology solutions by leading architecture design, ensuring compliance, and driving innovation across cloud and infrastructure. Collaborate with teams to enhance application mana...

RemoteRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing complex public safety projects, ensuring timely delivery and high customer satisfaction. Oversee a diverse portfolio while collaborating with cross-functional teams to driv...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Empower project success by leading electrical commissioning for critical systems. Oversee planning, execution, and testing to ensure compliance and performance across diverse infrastructure projects...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $165K *

Unlock compliance excellence by leading product safety initiatives across engineering and manufacturing. Ensure adherence to critical standards for data center and IT equipment, driving quality and pe...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$127K - $203K *

Join the charge in shaping technical solutions by transforming stakeholder needs into actionable requirements, fostering collaboration within teams, and ensuring project success throughout the product...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $175K *

Unlock potential by leading accurate estimating for large-scale construction projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop cost plans, streamline processes, and enhance efficiency throu...

Boston, MARemote

3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $170K *

Execute enterprise-scale Infrastructure as Code (IaC) strategies, driving automation and collaboration across engineering teams. Design and build reusable infrastructure solutions to enhance operation...

Arizona, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $120K *

Join us to lead field operations on government and infrastructure projects nationwide. Oversee construction activities, manage subcontractors, ensure safety compliance, and drive quality control for s...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

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

$100K - $160K *

Join a team that's delivering innovative solutions in construction management for complex data center projects, ensuring safety, quality, and timely execution while leading a diverse on-site team acro...

Georgia, USRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Champion business growth by developing key account strategies and managing customer relationships. Drive order intake and profit levels while collaborating with teams to create winning proposals and e...

RemoteRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 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.