Explore Project Engineer Jobs Paying $100K and Above

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.

What Does a Project Engineer Do?

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.

Industries Hiring Project Engineers

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.

Skills and Qualifications

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.

Find Your Next Project Engineer Role

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.

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$64K - $98K *

Lead the charge in delivering high-quality design support for multiple projects, ensuring timely completion and adherence to engineering standards while fostering collaboration across disciplines and...

6 days ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in engineering excellence by directing projects and ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Utilize best practices to deliver innovative solutions and manage resources effectivel...

Yesterday

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

$90K - $135K *

Partner with us to drive successful project execution in a dynamic construction environment, leveraging your engineering expertise to manage workflows, documentation, and team collaboration on large-s...

1 week ago

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

$90K - $135K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic team as a Construction Project Engineer, where you'll manage large-scale public works projects, ensuring quality and efficiency from start to finish...

1 week ago

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

$90K - $135K *

Contribute to large-scale public works projects by leveraging your expertise in construction project engineering, ensuring effective collaboration and execution throughout all project phases...

1 week ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by managing complex projects across diverse sectors, ensuring technical excellence and client satisfaction. Lead multidisciplinary teams from conception to completion while enhancing...

2 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Join our team to lead the design and technical review of electric utility distribution projects, mentoring engineers and ensuring successful project execution through collaboration and innovation...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $140K *

Manage and lead the design on diverse electrical projects, collaborating with teams to ensure precise execution of contract documentation and adherence to trade specifications while fostering a cultur...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Drive the execution of CAPEX projects by ensuring engineering standards, coordinating teams, and managing project phases from conception to delivery, promoting efficiency and collaboration across vari...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by overseeing maintenance operations, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and managing engineering projects to enhance guest experiences and protect assets in a dynamic hote...

1 week ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Drive project success by leading multidisciplinary teams in the planning, execution, and delivery of diverse civil projects, ensuring high-quality standards, effective client communication, and adhere...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$107K - $132K *

Contribute to innovative roadway design projects and collaborate with a dynamic team to develop technical solutions. Engage with clients, manage project scopes, and mentor junior staff to ensure quali...

3 weeks ago

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

$107K - $132K *

Advance innovative roadway design solutions for diverse infrastructure projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure project success and compliance while mentoring junior staff and enga...

3 weeks ago

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

$107K - $132K *

Unlock potential by joining our engineering team to design innovative roadway infrastructure projects. Collaborate on multi-disciplinary projects while mentoring junior staff and ensuring compliance w...

3 weeks ago

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

$84K - $107K *

Support project execution by coordinating documentation and communication, managing RFIs and submittals, and ensuring alignment with contract requirements, schedule, and budget. Collaborate with proje...

6 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Drive impactful civil engineering projects by leveraging your expertise in grading and utility design. Collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver high-quality solutions while ensuring compliance with...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Support transformative construction projects through effective engineering operations, contract management, and document control. Collaborate with a dynamic team to ensure compliance with specificatio...

Reposted 6 days ago

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

$86K - $111K *

Engage in engineering assignments to enhance utility systems through design, coordination, and monitoring. Collaborate with stakeholders to implement improvements and ensure system performance, while...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Join our dynamic team to design innovative electrical systems for the biotech and pharma sectors, leveraging your expertise in clean room and laboratory facilities to deliver exceptional engineering s...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Transform your career by collaborating with experts in MEP design, contributing to diverse projects in commercial and institutional sectors while enhancing your technical skills and professional growt...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$78K - $83K *

Join a dynamic team to design and deliver innovative water/wastewater projects. Engage in hands-on experience, develop technical competencies, and collaborate with experts to enhance community sustain...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $105K *

Develop project controls strategies to enhance cost forecasting, manage cash flow, and ensure compliance with contract requirements while collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders fo...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's committed to executing project controls and managing costs effectively. Utilize your expertise in commercial construction to enhance processes, support accurate billing, and ensure...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$86K - $121K *

Lead engineering projects by planning and executing across scopes, timelines, and budgets, ensuring technical success and alignment with business objectives while fostering collaborations with key sta...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Collaborate effectively within the Project Controls team to ensure precise project costing, manage change orders, and uphold compliance, while streamlining processes for timely deliverables and report...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Project Engineer do?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    With experience, Project Engineers may advance into senior project engineering, project management, program management, or engineering management roles.