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.
$125K - $140K *
Elevate project execution by managing capital and maintenance initiatives from concept to commissioning. Collaborate across disciplines, ensuring compliance and coordinating stakeholders to drive effi...
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$125K - $140K *
Lead the charge in managing complex capital projects from concept to commissioning, ensuring compliance, optimizing budgets, and coordinating multi-disciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment to en...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Senior Structural Engineer | Project Manager
$180K - $245K *
Lead the charge in delivering innovative structural engineering solutions for transportation projects, ensuring quality and client satisfaction across New England while fostering strong stakeholder re...
6 days ago
$110K - $160K *
Drive excellence in project management for major MTO infrastructure projects, overseeing budgets, schedules, and quality standards while fostering strong relationships with clients and teams to ensure...
1 week ago
Project Engineer (Regulatory & Design)
$100K - $120K *
Champion project success by liaising with teams and agencies to secure permits, resolve design issues, and mentor junior engineers, ensuring compliance and sustainability throughout the project lifecy...
Reposted 1 week ago
$95K - $115K *
Drive the integration architecture connecting automation systems to Oracle Fusion. Spearhead robust data flow from factory floor to enterprise systems, ensuring seamless vendor collaborations and comp...
Reposted 5 days ago
Professional Engineer- Site Development
$80K - $95K *
Drive impactful site development projects from inception to completion, ensuring quality, budget, and schedule adherence while managing risks and stakeholder engagement for both private and municipal...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Lead the charge in certification and compliance efforts, ensuring regulatory adherence for new and existing models. Collaborate with teams to standardize processes and represent the organization at in...
4 days ago
$95K - $115K *
Lead the design and implementation of electrical systems for projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Collaborate with multi-discipline teams to deliver integrated solutions in power gen...
1 week ago
Project Engineer - Land Development
$85K - $100K *
Manage site development and permitting for major retail and commercial projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to drive successful developments from due diligence to construction across var...
3 weeks ago
$130K - $160K *
Optimize construction methodologies for complex civil projects, ensuring safety and efficiency in urban environments. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative solutions and suppo...
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$120K - $166K *
Drive engineering excellence by leading a diverse team, managing project execution, and ensuring customer satisfaction through effective planning and collaboration. Mentor junior engineers while overs...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$80K - $101K *
Join us to support project execution by collaborating with teams, managing schedules, and ensuring safety compliance. Leverage your engineering expertise to drive project success and maintain effectiv...
2 weeks ago
$77K - $101K *
Lead the charge in engineering project success by coordinating with teams, resolving issues, and managing schedules and budgets, ensuring seamless communication and safety throughout the project lifec...
3 weeks ago
$80K - $101K *
Join a dynamic team as a Project Engineer, supporting project managers and superintendents. Oversee project schedules, manage vendor quotes, and ensure safety compliance while maintaining effective co...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Unlock project success by leading engineering deliverables, budgets, and schedules while coordinating with diverse teams and stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate execution in a collaborative env...
3 weeks ago
Project Engineer III - Sustainability
$140K - $151K *
Take ownership of sustainability projects by providing engineering support for capital construction and modernization initiatives. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure successful project delivery...
2 days ago
$75K - $95K *
Contribute to impactful land development projects as a Civil Design Project Engineer, leading design efforts in grading, drainage, and utility systems while ensuring compliance with specifications and...
4 days ago
$80K - $100K *
Join us to lead and support innovative land development projects, shaping communities through expert design in grading, drainage, and utility planning. Collaborate with engineers to deliver impactful...
4 days ago
$150K - $220K *
Oversee complex construction projects nationwide, ensuring timely execution, budget adherence, and compliance with quality standards while coordinating with clients, teams, and stakeholders to drive p...
3 days ago
$90K - $110K *
Lead the charge in overseeing civil engineering projects, ensuring successful site development from planning to execution, collaborating across disciplines, and managing contractor and consultant rela...
Reposted 2 days ago
$100K - $140K *
Lead and manage high-impact facility infrastructure projects, ensuring safe and efficient execution from planning to startup. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and oversee contractors to deliver...
1 week ago
$120K - $150K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of manufacturing by managing key facilities projects from inception to delivery. Your expertise will enhance operational efficiency and drive impactful infrastruc...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$120K - $145K *
Engage in impactful capital improvement projects, overseeing initiatives from concept to startup. Collaborate across teams to enhance plant performance, ensuring operational efficiency and successful...
3 weeks ago
$120K - $145K *
Transform manufacturing processes by leading critical projects that enhance plant efficiency, performance, and reliability. Drive initiatives across multiple facilities while collaborating with divers...
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.