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 - $125K *
Lead the charge in solving complex structural engineering challenges while mentoring teams and collaborating across disciplines to deliver innovative design solutions. Opportunities for growth into se...
2 weeks ago
$85K - $125K *
Join a team that's passionate about solving complex structural engineering challenges. Lead project components, mentor junior engineers, and create innovative solutions across diverse industries, with...
2 weeks ago
$85K - $125K *
Lead the charge in tackling complex structural engineering projects while mentoring junior engineers. Collaborate across disciplines and contribute to innovative design solutions that enhance infrastr...
2 weeks ago
$90K - $100K *
Elevate project execution by providing technical support and managing documentation for construction projects, ensuring quality and efficiency from inception to completion...
1 week ago
$108K - $130K *
Lead the charge in executing integrated design projects, guiding a multi-disciplinary team to meet client objectives while ensuring quality, budget, and schedule alignment across diverse industries...
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Site Project Engineering Manager
$120K - $165K *
Manage the site project engineering team, ensuring timely, budget-compliant capital projects, while collaborating across departments to enhance manufacturing processes and support product development...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
Geotechnical Engineer, Project
$90K - $112K *
Unlock potential by leading geotechnical projects, mentoring junior staff, and managing design and investigation for complex civil works, ensuring effective communication and timely deliverables in a...
3 weeks ago
Geotechnical Engineer, Project
$90K - $112K *
Advance geotechnical engineering projects by managing fieldwork, mentoring juniors, and collaborating on innovative solutions for major infrastructure challenges while developing your professional ski...
3 weeks ago
$93K - $145K *
Lead testing and commissioning efforts for electrical substations, overseeing personnel and ensuring adherence to standards. Collaborate with engineering teams, manage troubleshooting, and provide vit...
Reposted 1 week ago
Project Engineer, Land Development
$80K - $95K *
Manage technical design and engineering execution on diverse projects, ensuring compliance and quality from concept to completion. Collaborate with clients and teams while mentoring junior staff and b...
Today
$90K - $110K *
Oversee complex engineering projects from conception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence. Collaborate with teams to manage large capital projects in aggregate processing and d...
1 week ago
Program Manager - Civil Engineer
$120K - $140K *
Lead the strategic planning and delivery of large-scale municipal infrastructure programs, ensuring project alignment with organizational goals, regulatory standards, and budgetary constraints while m...
2 weeks ago
Program Manager - Civil Engineer
$120K - $140K *
Optimize infrastructure impact by leading large-scale municipal projects. Oversee strategic planning, execution, and stakeholder engagement to ensure timely delivery and compliance with standards, whi...
2 weeks ago
Project Engineer - Heavy Civil Construction
$120K - $130K *
Elevate project execution by managing schedules and overseeing contractors. Collaborate with teams to ensure quality and timely delivery while maintaining client relationships essential for success in...
3 weeks ago
Principal Protection & Control Engineer
$120K - $135K *
Transform the energy sector as a Principal Protection & Controls Engineer. Lead protection design and enhance automation for impactful utility projects. Collaborate with a dynamic team to ensure compl...
3 weeks ago
$125K - $130K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing construction project efficiency through technical and administrative support. Collaborate on Bond-funded projects, ensuring timely processing of Change Orders...
1 week ago
Senior Civil Project Engineer - Land Development
$95K - $115K *
Empower the Land Development team by leading complex projects, ensuring quality deliverables, and fostering client relationships while managing scope and budget effectively...
2 weeks ago
Lead Project Engineer - Aerospace
$112K - $155K *
Lead innovative product development in aerospace, focusing on hydraulic actuation systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, analyze, and implement solutions that meet industry standa...
1 week ago
Lead Project Engineer - Aerospace
$112K - $155K *
Accelerate your career by leading innovative aerospace projects, collaborating with global teams to design and optimize hydraulic actuation devices, and driving product development from concept to imp...
1 week ago
$95K - $130K *
Lead the charge in innovative civil engineering design, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams. You'll mentor engineers while managing project activities and ensuring compliance with industry reg...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Transform electrical engineering solutions for agricultural, industrial, and municipal projects. Contribute to innovative designs in water and wastewater infrastructure while collaborating with multid...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Join a dynamic team to design and enhance electrical systems for agricultural, industrial, and municipal projects, focusing on water and wastewater infrastructure. Collaborate with multidisciplinary t...
1 week ago
Engineering Candidate/Engineer - Land Development
$67K - $110K *
Drive innovative land development projects by collaborating on design, planning, and implementation. Engage with clients and manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment to enhance your engineering...
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$134K - $201K *
Lead the charge in designing and delivering complex mechanical systems for energy and infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance and efficiency while mentoring junior engineers and managing multidis...
3 days ago
Senior Project Engineer (Electrical)
$85K - $100K *
Join a team that's dedicated to designing innovative electrical engineering projects for diverse sectors including education, industrial, and public works, while ensuring quality and meeting project g...
4 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.