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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$150K - $180K *

Champion portfolio-level construction delivery for 3-5 data centers, ensuring on-time, on-budget execution while managing risk across multiple sites. Partner with teams to drive success in a high-grow...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$143K - $238K *

Shape the future of embedded flight software by designing robust solutions for real-time operating systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop, document, and maintain critical systems...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $160K *

Engage with engineers to enhance developer workflows and tools. Own the product lifecycle from discovery to adoption, ensuring high-quality internal software that meets user needs and drives efficienc...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$95K - $115K *

Transform financial project leadership by developing effective plans, managing communications, and assessing risks. Drive project success through collaboration and continuous improvement, ensuring ali...

Georgia, USRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$97K - $146K *

Elevate your design career by enriching our design system and creating AI-powered templates. Lead brand initiatives, manage creative requests, and produce engaging materials across various channels to...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $180K *

Oversee the end-to-end delivery of a flagship HPC Center, managing a team of Project Managers to ensure successful execution across multiple phases and buildings, while aligning with executive strateg...

Texas, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential by leading ServiceNow initiatives, driving innovation while managing projects and collaborating on demos to enhance customer solutions. Engage with teams to ensure alignment with...

Arlington, VARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform order management processes by leading cross-functional teams in large-scale commerce projects. Drive system design and integration across regions, ensuring seamless order lifecycle and fulfi...

Georgia, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$87K - $133K *

Help us lead and manage right of way utility projects, ensuring quality, budget, and timelines are met by directing a dedicated team and fostering client relationships from inception to completion...

Indiana, USRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$116K - $210K *

Transform environmental remediation projects as a technical leader, guiding multidisciplinary teams through complex regulatory challenges, and fostering collaboration with stakeholders to ensure compl...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of healthcare by leading complex implementations across provider and payor organizations. Drive project success through collaboration, strategic planning, and innovative solutions whi...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $195K *

Drive the development of the Hypori app for Windows while enhancing iOS and Android functionalities. Collaborate in an agile environment, focusing on secure software practices, troubleshooting, and de...

Austin, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Shape innovative solutions for public safety and more as a Staff Solutions Engineer. Collaborate with regional teams to enhance technical pre-sales support, craft winning strategies, and deliver best...

New York, NYRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$125K - $150K *

Elevate your career by driving data engineering excellence in Palantir Foundry, transforming legacy systems into robust pipelines and applications while collaborating with cross-functional teams to de...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join our dynamic team as you lead Methods and Insights, driving engineering excellence through effective people management, operational delivery, and innovative system building. Empower engineers to t...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$104K - $172K *

Take ownership of Virtual Construction Management for data center projects. Collaborate with teams to ensure safety, manage VDC models, and drive project success through effective communication and co...

Alexandria, LARemote

1 week ago

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

$171K - $288K *

Unlock potential by leading the modernization of major build systems for software-defined vehicles. Drive technical progress, influence team direction, and enhance engineering productivity through inn...

Milford, CTRemote

1 month ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $193K *

Engage in architecting and designing digital products, leading teams to implement innovative software solutions while ensuring accountability for product success and performance metrics...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$107K - $167K *

Manage complex, cross-functional projects to enhance Product Lifecycle processes, ensuring disciplined execution and stakeholder collaboration for successful product development improvements across th...

RemoteRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$250K - $349K *

Unlock potential by leading technical direction for Core DevOps, improving CI/CD systems while driving productivity, quality, and AI innovations in a fast-paced environment impacting millions of users...

RemoteRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead strategic product initiatives in advanced surgical technologies, driving development and commercialization efforts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance orthopedic outcomes and proc...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$87K - $133K *

Drive successful utility right of way projects by leading diverse teams, managing client relationships and overseeing budgets while ensuring compliance with all guidelines and regulations...

North Carolina, USRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$75K - $90K *

Transform enterprise deal operations by managing complex opportunities across teams. Ensure visibility and accountability throughout the deal lifecycle, removing roadblocks to drive success from deal...

Seattle, WARemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Engineer secure, scalable cloud platforms and automate workflows. Lead migrations, implement observability, and mentor junior engineers while driving cloud-native adoption in a collaborative environme...

RemoteRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$149K - $205K *

Elevate innovation at the forefront of foodtech, agritech, and infrastructure. Lead strategic initiatives, build ecosystems, and drive new ventures to shape the future landscape of Mitsubishi Electric...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 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.