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.
$100K - $120K *
Lead construction oversight for heavy civil projects, ensuring compliance with specifications, safety standards, and contract requirements. Collaborate with contractors to resolve issues and maintain...
2 weeks ago
$180K - $240K *
Unlock innovative solutions as a Principal Process Engineer, guiding mining and mineral processing projects. Collaborate with clients and teams to tackle complex challenges and influence key technical...
3 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Champion innovative civil engineering solutions by designing site plans, managing projects, and leading junior engineers. Collaborate with agencies and clients to ensure successful project delivery an...
5 days ago
Project Engineer, Transmission Lines
$80K - $95K *
Unlock potential by providing engineering expertise for complex high-voltage transmission design projects, coordinating with teams, and ensuring compliance with standards for optimal outcomes in utili...
3 weeks ago
Project Engineer, Transmission Lines
$85K - $100K *
Elevate your career by providing expert engineering solutions for high-voltage transmission projects. You will lead design processes, coordinate with stakeholders, and deliver innovative contributions...
3 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Join a team that's dedicated to delivering innovative water treatment solutions. As a Senior Project Engineer, you'll oversee critical projects, ensuring efficiency and compliance while collaborating...
1 week ago
$88K - $105K *
Lead the charge in developing custom control systems, ensuring compliance with specifications and industry standards while coordinating with diverse teams to deliver high-quality projects on time and...
2 days ago
$88K - $105K *
Take ownership of developing custom control systems, leading projects from design to completion while collaborating with engineers and clients to ensure compliance with specifications and industry sta...
2 days ago
$120K - $175K *
Lead and manage complex electrical engineering projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions for industrial and commercial facilities while ensuring scope, schedul...
3 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Lead complex engineering projects, mentor junior staff, and solve intricate technical challenges. Collaborate with clients and project managers to ensure compliance with building codes and quality ass...
3 weeks ago
Principal Engineer - Land Development
$105K - $135K *
Advance your career by leading innovative land development projects. Collaborate with a dynamic team to design and deliver impactful solutions while shaping the future of our growing presence in the c...
3 days ago
Technical Project Engineer - New Product Development
$90K - $110K *
Transform customer needs into manufacturable products by leading engineering projects, ensuring quality and cost targets are met while collaborating across teams to deliver innovative solutions on tim...
1 week ago
Principal Engineer - Land Development
$105K - $135K *
Transform the landscape by leading innovative land development projects. Collaborate with a dynamic team to design, analyze, and implement comprehensive site solutions while advancing your professiona...
3 days ago
$90K - $120K *
Manage strategic Capex projects to enhance Operational Excellence in Advanced Wound Care. Collaborate across teams to ensure timely delivery, quality, and compliance with medical standards while drivi...
4 days ago
Senior Project Manager- Transmission
$140K - $160K *
Transform project execution processes and enhance collaborative efforts to bring energy transmission projects to construction-ready status, mitigating financial gaps and ensuring steady project progre...
3 weeks ago
Senior Project Manager- Transmission
$140K - $160K *
Drive impactful projects in the energy sector by overseeing capital initiatives, managing resources, and ensuring timely execution. Collaborate with diverse teams to prepare for construction-ready sta...
3 weeks ago
Senior Project Manager, Electrical Construction
$160K - $170K *
Unlock project success by leading the electrical scope of a major fuel storage upgrade. Oversee execution, manage costs, and ensure quality documentation while driving team performance and client sati...
3 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Champion engineering excellence by leading complex pipeline projects from design to execution. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance and deliver high-quality results while ment...
4 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Engineer innovative structural designs that ensure safety and functionality for diverse construction projects, from new builds to renovations, collaborating closely with project managers and architect...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of structural engineering. As a critical member, you will manage complex projects, ensuring compliance with safety and design standards while collaborating with a...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Drive your career forward as you collaborate on innovative structural design projects, ensuring compliance with safety standards while shaping the future of construction across diverse building types...
2 weeks ago
$88K - $105K *
Oversee complex gas pipeline projects by managing design, budgeting, and compliance. Lead multiple projects while ensuring safety and regulatory adherence. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to a...
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$105K - $125K *
Optimize drainage and stormwater infrastructure projects by leading design efforts, mentoring junior staff, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver effective solutions for public and...
2 weeks ago
$100K - $115K *
Advance the development of EV charging infrastructure by supporting project management activities, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring project controls are effectively maintained a...
2 weeks ago
$100K - $115K *
Advance the development of EV charging infrastructure by supporting project management activities, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and utilizing project control tools to ensure successful s...
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.