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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$139K - $208K *

Accelerate progress at a leading procurement organization by driving transformation, managing category strategies, and optimizing supplier performance. Collaborate across teams to deliver measurable v...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading complex engineering initiatives across Microsoft 365 collaboration services, ensuring secure, reliable solutions while mentoring engineers and enhancing platform health thr...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$120K - $148K *

Accelerate team performance and delivery by leading software engineers, fostering development, and enhancing organizational effectiveness in a dynamic, remote environment. Drive sustainable practices...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Elevate customer success by implementing privacy-first healthcare marketing solutions. As an Implementation Engineer, you'll guide clients through technical setups, ensuring optimal performance and co...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$158K - $248K *

Champion the development of the product roadmap for Observability and Compute/Network teams, ensuring alignment with reliability goals, system health monitoring, and infrastructure management strategi...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $145K *

Elevate your career by investigating complex electrical failures, providing expert analyses, and collaborating with a national team in a dynamic, remote environment. Drive results for diverse clients...

Washington, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $130K *

Unlock potential by managing environmental projects from planning to completion, ensuring compliance with regulations and client expectations. Collaborate with specialists and agencies to navigate per...

Florida, USRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading a technical team to enhance collaboration tools in a dynamic, cloud-based environment. Engage with federal clients, drive Agile practices, and ensure toolset efficiency...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $115K *

Join a team that's redefining healthcare project management. Lead integrated initiatives, mentor talent, and drive excellence across diverse campaigns while fostering collaboration and innovation in a...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $150K *

Pioneer the implementation and evolution of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Project Operations and Customer Experience modules, serving as a key technical resource while collaborating with stakeholders to enha...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$170K - $220K *

Shape the future of customer solutions by leading implementations and driving adoption of innovative technologies. Collaborate with teams to deliver tailored architectural designs that meet strategic...

RemoteRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower growth by partnering with Sales to drive technical pre-sales, articulate business value, and enhance customer engagement through tailored solutions and demos, ensuring a seamless sales process...

San Francisco, CARemote

2 days ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in managing complex projects that drive strategic goals. Oversee project lifecycles, ensuring timely delivery, compliance, and stakeholder engagement while fostering collaboration acro...

St. Louis, MORemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$76K - $145K *

Unlock your potential by leading cost estimating efforts for complex aerospace systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop accurate estimates and support both commercial and government...

Palo Alto, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $160K *

Join a team that's leading the commissioning of medium-voltage GIS and RMU systems, ensuring top-tier performance and safety. Your expertise will drive complex projects, enhance customer confidence, a...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$119K - $161K *

Unlock potential by applying advanced thermal analysis techniques to solid rocket motor components. Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to drive technical excellence and ensure compliance with e...

New Market, ALRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Lead a dynamic engineering team to design and develop complex enterprise applications, ensuring high-quality delivery and technical excellence while mentoring developers and driving modernization effo...

Sterling, VARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leading cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality capital projects in regulated environments. Drive operational excellence and mentor talent while ensuring compliance with saf...

Indiana, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Pioneer the administration and development of core business systems, focusing on ServiceNow. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create scalable solutions that enhance operations, service, and...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Lead construction project management for financial retail banking projects. Oversee planning, design, and execution of HVAC, roofing, and parking upgrades. Collaborate with clients to ensure project s...

Dallas, TXRemote

1 week ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead corporate accounting operations, driving financial reporting, audits, and process improvements. Shape the future of accounting through strategic leadership and innovati...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's redefining virtual infrastructure. This role involves research, development, and support of virtual desktop environments while mentoring junior engineers alongside managing projects...

Arizona, USRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $200K *

Champion the future of eco-friendly tech by building solutions for wildfire resilience. Collaborate with diverse teams in a remote-first startup to improve decision-making tools for land managers and...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $110K *

Transform the sales landscape by providing expert technical support and product demonstrations. Collaborate cross-functionally to address customer needs and enhance internal training, driving success...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$128K - $191K *

Elevate your career by managing utility revenue requirements projects, preparing regulatory filings, and providing expert testimony. Collaborate with clients across North America while leading teams a...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.