Project engineers help turn plans into successful outcomes. They coordinate technical work, schedules, budgets, resources, and communication across teams to keep projects moving from design through delivery. Browse Project Engineer jobs on Ladders to find vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more.
Responsibilities vary by employer and industry, but project engineers commonly support project planning, track milestones and costs, coordinate engineers and contractors, review technical documentation, manage risks, and help resolve issues. They may also monitor quality and safety, communicate progress to stakeholders, and ensure project work meets specifications and regulatory requirements.
Project engineers are sought across construction, civil and mechanical engineering, manufacturing, energy, utilities, aerospace, technology, and infrastructure. The role may focus on building systems, industrial facilities, product development, capital projects, or complex technical programs. Industry experience and specialized expertise can help candidates target roles that match their background.
Employers often look for a bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related discipline, relevant project experience, and strong communication and organizational skills. Depending on the position, useful qualifications may include expertise in project management tools, budgeting and scheduling, risk management, quality standards, CAD or technical systems, and applicable codes. Professional credentials or a professional engineering license may be preferred for some roles.
Use Ladders to explore Project Engineer openings with compensation of $100,000 or more. Compare responsibilities, required experience, industry, and location to identify roles aligned with your career goals. Project Engineer opportunities can offer a path toward senior project engineering, project management, program leadership, or engineering management.
Project Engineer - Industrial Automation
$140K *
Unlock your potential in a dynamic role focused on electrical design, PLC and HMI development, and project management. Collaborate with teams to deliver innovative automation solutions while ensuring...
5 days ago
Project Engineer - Industrial Automation
$140K *
Design innovative control systems and automation solutions, managing project scope, budget, and vendor relations. Collaborate with teams to ensure successful commissioning and provide ongoing technica...
5 days ago
Project Engineer - Industrial Automation
$140K *
Drive project success by managing electrical design, PLC/HMI development, and vendor coordination. Collaborate with teams to ensure quality and functionality while overseeing automation system commiss...
5 days ago
$85K - $110K *
Innovate in a senior role addressing complex environmental remediation projects, overseeing staff, managing client expectations, and ensuring quality and safety in all aspects of project management...
3 weeks ago
Senior Engineering Project Manager
$110K - $130K *
Lead and coordinate complex, multidiscipline projects, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence while fostering client relationships and mentoring junior staff throughout the project lifecycle...
4 days ago
$95K - $115K *
Optimize project outcomes by leading technical excellence across multiple engineering disciplines, ensuring effective communication and cost management throughout all project phases to drive profitabi...
3 days ago
Project Engineer - Gas Facility Design
$90K - $120K *
Lead innovative engineering solutions for gas infrastructure projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and implement gas distribution and transmission systems while ensuring compli...
2 weeks ago
Project Engineer - Gas Facility Design
$90K - $120K *
Take ownership of innovative engineering projects, delivering solutions for gas infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, oversee, and support gas distribution and transmissio...
2 weeks ago
$110K - $140K *
Drive technical leadership for customer deployments, ensuring solutions meet requirements from design to delivery. Collaborate with teams to resolve issues and maintain quality throughout the project...
1 week ago
$95K - $145K *
Shape the future of engineering by leading a dynamic team to deliver innovative projects. Drive technical excellence, mentor emerging talent, and ensure project success through effective communication...
Reposted 2 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Elevate stormwater management strategies for transportation projects, ensuring compliance and effective drainage design. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions and t...
5 days ago
$115K - $140K *
Contribute to project success by tracking cost data and ensuring budget adherence. Leverage your construction expertise to monitor resources, evaluate performance, and manage schedules for efficient p...
5 days ago
$100K - $113K *
Engage in project management and coordination of capital projects in transportation, utilities, and infrastructure. Conduct technical research, produce reports, and support design efforts while collab...
Yesterday
$80K - $95K *
Grow your career with a key role managing diverse engineering projects from inception to completion, focusing on design, procurement, and safety while collaborating extensively with operations and mai...
Reposted 4 days ago
$110K - $124K *
Lead innovative engineering projects focused on sustainable water management. Collaborate with a dynamic team to develop solutions that enhance community resilience while ensuring environmental compli...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's dedicated to delivering innovative stormwater management solutions. Utilize your expertise in drainage design and hydraulic modeling to enhance transportation projects, ensuring com...
Reposted 5 days ago
Project Engineer - Electrical - QC/W
$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's dedicated to facilitating successful construction operations on a complex pharma project by supporting planning and execution to ensure milestones are met safely and efficiently whi...
4 weeks ago
$90K - $110K *
Drive the success of large-scale construction projects by managing documentation, coordinating teams, and ensuring quality standards are met throughout all phases, contributing to a collaborative and...
Reposted yesterday
$110K - $130K *
Lead and grow utility engineering services, managing teams and projects to deliver critical transportation infrastructure. Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to resolve conflicts and ensure pro...
5 days ago
Project Engineer III - Sustainability
$120K - $140K *
Engage in sustainability initiatives by providing technical and project coordination support for capital improvement projects. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure successful project delivery from...
Yesterday
$95K - $115K *
Lead impactful electrical and automation projects in steel manufacturing. Drive project success through technical expertise, team collaboration, and adherence to industry standards, ensuring safety an...
4 days ago
$85K - $105K *
Partner with us to ensure project efficiency and clarity by maintaining documentation, tracking decisions, and supporting construction teams. Your attention to detail will help prevent critical oversi...
3 weeks ago
Principal Engineering Designer
$99K - $120K *
Drive the design of complex transportation projects, mentoring junior designers while collaborating with cross-functional teams to create innovative and coordinated solutions for highways, railways, a...
4 weeks ago
$106K - $135K *
Lead the charge in developing and managing global engineering standards, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure project success and risk mitigation while driving strategic initiatives acr...
Yesterday
$114K *
Join a team that supports engineering and construction projects at a major airport, ensuring smooth project delivery by coordinating with multiple stakeholders while minimizing impacts on passenger op...
3 weeks ago
What does a Project Engineer do?
A Project Engineer coordinates technical project work, schedules, budgets, resources, and communication. The role may include tracking milestones, reviewing documentation, managing risks, and helping ensure work meets quality, safety, and regulatory requirements.
What qualifications are needed for Project Engineer jobs?
Many employers seek a bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field, relevant project experience, and strong coordination and communication skills. Specific technical expertise, industry knowledge, certifications, or a professional engineering license may be required or preferred depending on the job.
Which industries hire Project Engineers?
Project Engineers work in industries such as construction, civil and mechanical engineering, manufacturing, energy, utilities, aerospace, technology, and infrastructure.
How much do Project Engineer jobs pay?
Pay depends on factors such as experience, location, industry, and project scope. Ladders features vetted professional Project Engineer opportunities paying $100,000 or more.
What career paths can follow a Project Engineer role?
With experience, Project Engineers may advance into senior project engineering, project management, program management, or engineering management roles.