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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$120K - $180K *

Contribute to the compliance framework and processes for regulated facilities. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to achieve regulatory commitment while ensuring safe and efficient operations o...

Santa Clara, CARemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$125K - $155K *

Join our dynamic team as a Senior Solutions Engineer, where you'll leverage your technical expertise to drive pre-sales activities, engage with clients, and deliver tailored solutions that enhance bus...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Drive AI-native software development by architecting systems, guiding AI agents, and ensuring quality. Collaborate closely with users to transform business needs into reliable, efficient solutions whi...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$103K - $181K *

Join a dynamic team to automate and enhance software delivery for critical systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure system reliability and performance while supporting national secur...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$165K - $220K *

Pioneer innovative solutions by collaborating with defense clients to operationalize real-time intelligence. Design and deploy data pipelines and applications on Palantir Foundry, ensuring mission-cri...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$111K - $163K *

Join a team dedicated to driving successful IT project outcomes through effective management methodologies, ensuring on-time and on-budget completion while aligning with business goals and fostering c...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$62K - $100K *

Transform the future of ERP solutions by supporting sales teams with technical expertise, conducting demos, and analyzing workflows in manufacturing and finance. Collaborate with product managers and...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in designing and enhancing infrastructure solutions across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments. Collaborate with teams and vendors to ensure security, reliability, and performa...

St. Louis, MORemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$212K - $265K *

Drive transformative software engineering across EPM products, lead modernization, build innovative SaaS capabilities, and enhance operational excellence in a high-impact role overseeing global teams...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $100K *

Shape the future of waste management by overseeing complex projects involving waste loading, handling, and transportation. Collaborate with diverse teams and ensure compliance while managing customer...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$88K - $105K *

Unlock potential by managing clinical trial project setups and amendments. Collaborate with teams to ensure client requirements are met, while serving as a subject matter expert to enhance process eff...

Johnson City, TNRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Engineer complex physical designs for next-gen AI data center chips, driving multi-million-gate blocks to meet performance, power, and area targets. Collaborate with RTL teams, enhance methodologies...

Vancouver, BCRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $131K *

Join a team that's redefining cultural resource management by leading complex projects, mentoring staff, and driving business growth while ensuring compliance with federal regulations and delivering h...

Sheridan, WYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's committed to fostering a total quality culture while driving compliance and continuous improvement initiatives. Lead quality management efforts to enhance product standards and oper...

Texas, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Shape strategic client relationships and drive growth by developing integrated solutions for complex accounts. Collaborate with teams to enhance EPRI's impact and presence in the industry while achiev...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $165K *

Pioneer in leading a dynamic team of Solution Engineers, optimizing multi-discipline datacenter solutions across data protection, storage, compute, and networking. Drive collaboration to shape industr...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $105K *

Elevate your career by leading diverse projects in the renewable energy sector. Drive efficiency in managing resources, timelines, and quality to ensure successful project execution within an innovati...

El Dorado Hills, CARemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $145K *

Empower innovation by leading the design and delivery of scalable software solutions while mentoring developers and optimizing performance across multiple tech stacks...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $200K *

Lead the charge in hydrogeology by providing technical expertise, mentoring staff, and enhancing client relationships. Drive complex projects in mine water management and groundwater analysis across N...

Denver, CORemote

2 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Technical Services

$115K - $140K *

Drive innovation by building full-stack solutions on AWS and Azure. Collaborate closely with business users to ensure quality and alignment with design direction, while enhancing your skills in a dyna...

Toronto, ONRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$88K - $180K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of AI-native software development. Drive engineering excellence by orchestrating autonomous agents and maintaining high-quality standards in a FedRAMP-authorized e...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $115K *

Lead client relationships by managing multiple projects in the electronic discovery sector. Drive client satisfaction through effective communication and coordination, ensuring high-quality service de...

Overland Park, KSRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Empower your career by leading and scaling a multidisciplinary engineering team in full-stack and data engineering. Drive impact through collaboration and technical excellence, ensuring quality and in...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$78K - $126K *

Lead the charge in ensuring compliance and safety for electrical systems through thorough inspections and data collection. This role combines fieldwork and technical expertise to support utility relia...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$74K - $110K *

Drive implementation success of advanced healthcare technologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and EMS clients to manage projects effectively in dynamic settings, ensuring compliance and sa...

Broomfield, CORemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.