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.
$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...
5 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...
1 month 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...
2 days ago
$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
$100K - $125K *
Lead the engineering efforts on diverse projects, driving quality and collaboration while ensuring alignment with technical and client specifications. Foster team excellence to deliver successful outc...
3 weeks ago
Project Engineer - Mission Critical
$80K - $95K *
Lead the charge in providing technical oversight for EPC and Design-Build projects, ensuring optimal engineering solutions and project execution. Collaborate with teams to navigate challenges and deli...
1 week ago
$98K - $160K *
Grow your career with a dynamic role managing industrial fabrication projects, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and quality standards while collaborating with clients and internal teams to...
4 days ago
$98K - $160K *
Lead and optimize industrial fabrication projects from inception to completion, ensuring safety, budget adherence, and quality standards while fostering collaboration among clients, engineering teams...
5 days ago
$90K - $140K *
Innovate and manage electrical engineering for a major hydroelectric safety upgrade, overseeing subcontractors, ensuring compliance, and leading project execution across multiple facilities for optima...
3 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Champion project success by leading timelines and coordination in mechanical engineering, managing diverse teams, and ensuring client satisfaction through effective communication and budget management...
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$95K - $145K *
Lead engineering initiatives, guiding a team to achieve project success while fostering professional development, risk management, and effective communication with stakeholders. Drive quality and proc...
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$151K - $185K *
Elevate your career as a Project Engineer, leading hypersonic air vehicle programs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop technical strategies, manage risks, and ensure successful executi...
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$95K - $145K *
Lead the charge in project execution by managing a team of engineers to ensure success within fixed cost and schedule constraints while fostering their professional development and driving continuous...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Project Engineer (Senior or Lead)
$136K - $223K *
Champion engineering excellence by leading multi-disciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions for critical defense programs, ensuring alignment with customer needs and project goals while managi...
Yesterday
$80K - $95K *
Lead the charge in engineering excellence by designing and coordinating complex projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality, safety, and performance standards are met while pro...
3 days ago
Mechanical Project Engineer II
$85K - $167K *
Advance your engineering career by collaborating on diverse projects and ensuring timely, budget-conscious designs while maintaining industry standards. Work with a supportive team, enhancing your ski...
1 month ago
$80K - $95K *
Take ownership of project controls and safety compliance, ensuring effective scheduling, budgeting, and communication across teams. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive project success and maintain...
4 days ago
$73K - $95K *
Contribute to project success by managing technical aspects of construction, including document control, RFI processing, and quality assurance, while collaborating with project teams to ensure timely...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's focused on delivering excellence in project management as you assist the Construction Management Team with field operations and documentation across various locations in Alaska and...
2 weeks ago
$88K - $105K *
Make your mark by leading construction projects in transportation, ensuring quality and adherence to contract requirements while managing a talented team and collaborating with stakeholders to achieve...
2 weeks ago
$88K - $105K *
Deliver technical leadership for major transportation projects across the Tennessee region. Collaborate with teams to ensure projects align with contractual and quality standards, oversee inspections...
2 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Engage in overseeing construction projects from pre-construction to final acceptance, ensuring compliance with contracts and schedules. Utilize your leadership and technical skills to guide teams thro...
2 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Join a dynamic team as you manage technical aspects of aerospace projects, ensuring targets are met through effective leadership, collaboration, and risk management across all phases of the product li...
5 days ago
$100K - $120K *
Lead innovative engineering design processes for energy-efficient building solutions, collaborating with clients and teams to deliver unique HVAC systems for diverse facilities, while ensuring project...
2 days 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.