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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$95K - $115K *

Engage in a dynamic role overseeing large projects and teams, ensuring successful delivery through effective stakeholder coordination and project management. Contribute to innovative power delivery so...

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Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$70K - $130K *

Drive project success by orchestrating activities across initiatives, translating technical concepts into actionable plans, and ensuring alignment with cost and schedule targets for optimal project de...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $135K *

Take ownership of engineering projects from kick-off to handover, leading design efforts for automated storage solutions while collaborating with clients and internal teams to ensure timely and budget...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $130K *

Empower your career with a role that blends engineering expertise and project management. Collaborate cross-functionally to oversee geostructural projects, ensuring successful execution from planning...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Serve as the Engineering Lead for complex multi-disciplinary projects, overseeing the full lifecycle from design to commissioning, ensuring safe and cost-effective delivery of utility-scale power gene...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$81K - $121K *

Accelerate progress at our manufacturing campus by leading capital projects that enhance operations and drive efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful results from conc...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$116K - $121K *

Drive project success by managing technical and administrative aspects. Lead a team of engineers, ensuring safety and compliance. Leverage your expertise to mentor and guide junior staff while maintai...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$90K - $108K *

Empower the future of civil engineering by leading innovative site development and infrastructure projects. Collaborate with teams to ensure quality design, compliance, and mentorship while driving su...

3 weeks ago

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

$85K - $100K *

Join a team that's committed to advancing engineering solutions in mining. The role encompasses project management, technical oversight, and collaboration across disciplines, driving innovative approa...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$122K - $127K *

Lead the execution of educational facility construction projects, providing technical and administrative support to ensure timely processing of Change Orders and effective collaboration with project t...

5 days ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's committed to delivering innovative engineering solutions by leading multi-disciplinary projects, ensuring adherence to quality standards, and driving successful execution throughout...

Edmonton, ABIn-Person

2 weeks ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's driving project excellence in engineering. Oversee multi-discipline activities, ensure compliance with safety and quality standards, and guide project deliverables while leading cro...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

2 weeks ago

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

$75K - $90K *

Optimize project engineering processes by supporting Project Managers with technical coordination, scheduling, and documentation to ensure project success and adherence to deadlines...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in managing Power Generation Projects from initiation to commissioning, ensuring stakeholder alignment, budget management, and technical support to optimize customer satisfaction and p...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $102K *

Transform project execution in Power Generation by leading initiatives from inception to commissioning, ensuring stakeholder alignment, managing budgets, and delivering technical support to enhance cu...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $97K *

Drive successful delivery of mixed-use construction projects through coordination, documentation, and communication. Contribute to quality control and project management, ensuring timely, safe, and co...

3 weeks ago

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

$93K - $100K *

Play a key role in managing electrical engineering projects, collaborating across disciplines to ensure technical excellence and financial goals are met through effective communication and leadership...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $150K *

Deliver impactful project management for decarbonization technology, ensuring successful installation and operation at wastewater facilities while managing timelines, budgets, and vendor relationships...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $150K *

Transform project execution by leading the installation and operation of decarbonization technology. Manage timelines, budgets, and vendor relationships while ensuring successful implementation at was...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$79K - $147K *

Join a team that's dedicated to driving engineering excellence through effective project coordination, ensuring compliance with standards, and fostering collaboration across dynamic organizations to a...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $158K *

Drive program success as a Manufacturing Project Manager, overseeing cost, schedule, and technical execution throughout the lifecycle. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure delivery on com...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $158K *

Lead the charge in driving manufacturing projects within the aerospace sector, ensuring cost, schedule, and technical execution throughout the program lifecycle while collaborating with cross-function...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $158K *

Lead the charge in managing production operations, ensuring quality, cost, and schedule performance across multiple programs. Drive process improvements and coordinate cross-functional teams for succe...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $178K *

Lead the charge in managing production operations, ensuring quality, cost, and schedule performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline processes, support program launches, and driv...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $128K *

Shape operational excellence by leading capital projects and reliability initiatives in a chemical manufacturing environment. Collaborate across teams to enhance equipment performance, safety, and eff...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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.