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.
$85K - $100K *
Shape the future of engineering by leading major mechanical projects from concept to construction. Collaborate across disciplines, manage multiple projects, and mentor junior staff while ensuring comp...
5 days ago
$85K - $100K *
Advance your career by leading mechanical project design and delivery, ensuring compliance with codes and quality standards while mentoring junior staff and managing multiple projects from concept to...
5 days ago
$90K - $110K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of solar energy by providing technical support during project engineering and construction phases. Collaborate with utilities, vendors, and clients while ensuring...
2 days ago
Project Engineering Coordinator
$105K - $129K *
Join us to drive interdisciplinary integration and coordination in engineering projects. You'll facilitate collaboration, manage interfaces, and ensure deliverables align with project scope, enhancing...
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Project Engineering Coordinator
$105K - $129K *
Optimize interdisciplinary integration and coordination for engineering projects, ensuring deliverables meet approved scopes. Collaborate with teams to identify design gaps and manage technical interf...
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$80K - $95K *
Drive project success by collaborating with teams to deliver safe, quality results while optimizing costs and enhancing customer relationships through effective subcontractor management and oversight...
2 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Deliver successful capital projects by leading cross-functional teams, managing budgets, scopes, and schedules while ensuring compliance and stakeholder satisfaction in a dynamic manufacturing environ...
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$68K - $115K *
Join a team that leads custom-engineered projects, ensuring technical coordination and customer communication from contract through delivery. Balance engineering judgment with strong client relationsh...
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$68K - $115K *
Manage custom-engineered projects from award to delivery, ensuring compliance with specifications and coordination among teams. Leverage engineering judgment and customer skills to meet project scope...
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Lead Mechanical Engineer - Refinery Capital Projects
$110K - $140K *
Lead the mechanical engineering team for refinery capital projects, ensuring design compliance, project timelines, and safety standards. Collaborate across disciplines to deliver innovative solutions...
3 weeks ago
Project Manager - Building Engineering
$95K - $115K *
Deliver innovative project management expertise to lead complex healthcare and civic projects, ensuring cohesive team collaboration and successful client engagement from concept to completion...
3 weeks ago
$84K - $130K *
Elevate the standard of hydraulic design by leading stormwater management projects, ensuring compliance with engineering standards, and mentoring junior engineers while collaborating with multi-discip...
3 weeks ago
$95K - $105K *
Engineer and support project execution by coordinating documentation, scheduling, and procurement. Collaborate with teams to ensure projects meet safety, quality, and contractual standards while track...
1 week ago
$100K - $120K *
Transform transportation infrastructure by leading electrical system design for highway and bridge projects. Oversee construction documents, conduct analyses, and mentor junior engineers while collabo...
6 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Transform transportation infrastructure by leading electrical system design for highway and bridge projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior engineers, and ensure compliance wi...
6 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Unlock potential by leading electrical design for water infrastructure projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure reliable water systems, from concept through construction, while mai...
3 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Join our team to empower communities by designing innovative electrical solutions for water infrastructure projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure reliable and resilient systems f...
3 days ago
$100K - $120K *
Lead the charge in engineering project execution within a regulated life sciences environment, ensuring compliance with GMP standards while coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality...
2 weeks ago
$118K - $129K *
Drive impactful energy projects by managing land and site acquisitions, coordinating cross-functional teams, and ensuring compliance with project standards. Leverage your expertise to enhance project...
4 days ago
$118K - $128K *
Lead the charge in managing complex transmission land acquisition projects, coordinating cross-functional teams, and ensuring compliance with project management standards to drive impactful results in...
4 days ago
$118K - $128K *
Join a team that's driving impactful projects in energy and utilities. Manage multiple land acquisition initiatives, coordinate with diverse stakeholders, and ensure project success through effective...
4 days ago
Project Engineer, Bridge Design
$105K - $130K *
Transform project outcomes by directing design and analysis for transportation structures while mentoring junior engineers and ensuring quality standards are met throughout the project lifecycle...
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$120K - $145K *
Contribute to innovative design solutions for medium- and low-voltage systems, ensuring quality and compliance in electrical engineering projects within aerospace applications as a Principal Engineer...
3 weeks ago
Project Engineer Downstream, Capital Projects
$95K - $115K *
Shape the future of biomass processing through innovative engineering, guiding projects from concept to reality while ensuring high-quality standards in a collaborative environment...
3 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Lead project engineering efforts for battery energy storage systems, ensuring seamless communication and coordination with stakeholders. Manage budgets and timelines for diverse projects while fosteri...
Reposted 2 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.